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Leicester City For Sale (Ongoing Thread)

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CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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2 hours ago, Heathrow fox said:

I’ve had this debate before.SW have had several 30k+attendances in their history.I think at least 4 being over 40k.
BUT not since 1968.

They were getting very healthy crowds during footballs dark days.Well into the 20ks.Quite remarkable all things considered.

. That was back in the days when it wasn’t unreasonable for people to watch two clubs in the same city. Their crowds are now firmly in amongst a load of mid tier clubs 

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CosbehFox

CosbehFox

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3 hours ago, Manley Farrington-Brown said:

Except for all the seasons from 1947 to 1953 when they averaged above that each season. Over 40k a couple of times. Several individual seasons averaging over 30k since then as well.

An era when someone might watch Wednesday and United in two weeks. If we are picking up crowds from the 1950s, they are no longer some huge sleeping giant 

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st albans fox

st albans fox

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3 hours ago, Steve Earle said:

So far as I know, all true. 
 

Rudkin made it a ‘her or me’ and Top went with his bestie, rather than the director with a level of competence. 
 

He’s a bloody fool, unfortunately.

 

Give him two options and unerringly he’ll pick the wrong one.

His dad wouldn’t have made that mistake 

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Sly

Sly

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I’ll say it again.

 

I do not think, in our current state and the PSR rules that prevent us re-growing, we are in a got state to buy.

 

We have no confidence whatsoever that we have any potential interest in us. 

Bluearmyfox28

Bluearmyfox28

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6 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

Found this:

 

https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/07/28/turki-apunta-al-leicester-y-el-almeria-encuentra-la-llave-de-la-premier-ser-almeria/

 

The possibility of Turki Al-Sheikh breaking into the business of European football again does not go unnoticed in Almería. The information provided by journalist Edwin Mejía, which places the current president of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia (GEA) in the orbit of Leicester City, has been received with interest by those who know the close relationship he has with the current red and white owner, Mohammed El Assy. Although there is no closed operation, the simple appearance of the name of Turki around the historic English club reconnects the future of Almería with the major leagues of the continent.

Far from being isolated news, Turki's possible landing in England fits with a business profile that has never abandoned football. The man who led the Saudi revolution in Almería between 2019 and 2025 continues to move in circles of enormous economic and sporting influence. His management capacity, his proximity to large Saudi financial structures and his personal relationship with Mohammed El Assy feed an optimistic reading for the red and white club: if Leicester ends up in their hands, the path to the Premier League would be much clearer for the talent that leaves the Mediterranean.

The English track reappears

Journalist Edwin Mejía pointed out on his social networks that "the sale of Leicester opens the door to a new cycle" and placed Turki Al-Sheikh among the names related to the future of the Foxes. He also recalled his previous experience as owner of Almería and Pyramids FC, as well as his ability to manage large investments linked to the Saudi ecosystem.

A golden key for the red and white market

For Almería, Turki's arrival at Leicester would be much more than sentimental news. The red and white club has consolidated itself as a selling entity, specialized in detecting, empowering and revaluing footballers. However, large economic operations are usually accommodated in the leagues with greater financial muscle. Mohammed El Assy has always defended a model based on generating value from talent. Having a privileged road to England would multiply the chances of economic success of that strategy.

A historical one that seeks to grow back

Leicester City continues to be one of the most recognizable names in British football thanks to the legendary conquest of the Premier League in the 2015-16 season. That team led by Claudio Ranieri starred in one of the greatest sporting miracles of the modern era. In Almería, the option of seeing Turki again at the head of a football project generates an obvious reading. Although he no longer controls the red and white entity, personal and business ties with Mohammed El Assy remain intact. If Leicester ends up changing hands and lands under the umbrella of the president of the Saudi GEA, Almería could find something more valuable than an ally: a door wide open to the Premier League.

 

Which seems to be based on this:

 

https://xcancel.com/EdwinMe88/status/2081860990195454341

 

The sale of Leicester opens the door to a new cycle. Turki Al-Sheikh (president of the Saudi GEA) appears in the orbit of the Foxes. ▪︎Experience: Former owner of UD Almería (2019-2025) and Pyramids FC. ▪︎ Capacity: Direct management of large state capital via PIF.

 

 

The one thing I will say is I’m sure that outlet reporting it is quite reputable in Spain, however, at the same time they appear to be quoting someone else so not so sure.

teblin

teblin

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12 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

Found this:

 

https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/07/28/turki-apunta-al-leicester-y-el-almeria-encuentra-la-llave-de-la-premier-ser-almeria/

 

The possibility of Turki Al-Sheikh breaking into the business of European football again does not go unnoticed in Almería. The information provided by journalist Edwin Mejía, which places the current president of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia (GEA) in the orbit of Leicester City, has been received with interest by those who know the close relationship he has with the current red and white owner, Mohammed El Assy. Although there is no closed operation, the simple appearance of the name of Turki around the historic English club reconnects the future of Almería with the major leagues of the continent.

Far from being isolated news, Turki's possible landing in England fits with a business profile that has never abandoned football. The man who led the Saudi revolution in Almería between 2019 and 2025 continues to move in circles of enormous economic and sporting influence. His management capacity, his proximity to large Saudi financial structures and his personal relationship with Mohammed El Assy feed an optimistic reading for the red and white club: if Leicester ends up in their hands, the path to the Premier League would be much clearer for the talent that leaves the Mediterranean.

The English track reappears

Journalist Edwin Mejía pointed out on his social networks that "the sale of Leicester opens the door to a new cycle" and placed Turki Al-Sheikh among the names related to the future of the Foxes. He also recalled his previous experience as owner of Almería and Pyramids FC, as well as his ability to manage large investments linked to the Saudi ecosystem.

A golden key for the red and white market

For Almería, Turki's arrival at Leicester would be much more than sentimental news. The red and white club has consolidated itself as a selling entity, specialized in detecting, empowering and revaluing footballers. However, large economic operations are usually accommodated in the leagues with greater financial muscle. Mohammed El Assy has always defended a model based on generating value from talent. Having a privileged road to England would multiply the chances of economic success of that strategy.

A historical one that seeks to grow back

Leicester City continues to be one of the most recognizable names in British football thanks to the legendary conquest of the Premier League in the 2015-16 season. That team led by Claudio Ranieri starred in one of the greatest sporting miracles of the modern era. In Almería, the option of seeing Turki again at the head of a football project generates an obvious reading. Although he no longer controls the red and white entity, personal and business ties with Mohammed El Assy remain intact. If Leicester ends up changing hands and lands under the umbrella of the president of the Saudi GEA, Almería could find something more valuable than an ally: a door wide open to the Premier League.

 

Which seems to be based on this:

 

https://xcancel.com/EdwinMe88/status/2081860990195454341

 

The sale of Leicester opens the door to a new cycle. Turki Al-Sheikh (president of the Saudi GEA) appears in the orbit of the Foxes. ▪︎Experience: Former owner of UD Almería (2019-2025) and Pyramids FC. ▪︎ Capacity: Direct management of large state capital via PIF.

 

 

Has been heavily linked with Derby. But it was investment rather than full takeover I beleive.

 

Though we might be available at a price, that he/his team see as better long term project. 

 

That said one of my Derby supporting mates said it was all but agreed.

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Happy Fox

Happy Fox

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23 minutes ago, teblin said:

Has been heavily linked with Derby. But it was investment rather than full takeover I beleive.

 

Though we might be available at a price, that he/his team see as better long term project. 

 

That said one of my Derby supporting mates said it was all but agreed.


A full takeover would be better for him, does he have the funds to make us a better prospect in the mid term , long term future?

Finnegan

Finnegan

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13 hours ago, urban.spaceman said:

Found this:

 

https://cadenaser.com/andalucia/2026/07/28/turki-apunta-al-leicester-y-el-almeria-encuentra-la-llave-de-la-premier-ser-almeria/

 

The possibility of Turki Al-Sheikh breaking into the business of European football again does not go unnoticed in Almería. The information provided by journalist Edwin Mejía, which places the current president of the General Entertainment Authority of Saudi Arabia (GEA) in the orbit of Leicester City, has been received with interest by those who know the close relationship he has with the current red and white owner, Mohammed El Assy. Although there is no closed operation, the simple appearance of the name of Turki around the historic English club reconnects the future of Almería with the major leagues of the continent.

Far from being isolated news, Turki's possible landing in England fits with a business profile that has never abandoned football. The man who led the Saudi revolution in Almería between 2019 and 2025 continues to move in circles of enormous economic and sporting influence. His management capacity, his proximity to large Saudi financial structures and his personal relationship with Mohammed El Assy feed an optimistic reading for the red and white club: if Leicester ends up in their hands, the path to the Premier League would be much clearer for the talent that leaves the Mediterranean.

The English track reappears

Journalist Edwin Mejía pointed out on his social networks that "the sale of Leicester opens the door to a new cycle" and placed Turki Al-Sheikh among the names related to the future of the Foxes. He also recalled his previous experience as owner of Almería and Pyramids FC, as well as his ability to manage large investments linked to the Saudi ecosystem.

A golden key for the red and white market

For Almería, Turki's arrival at Leicester would be much more than sentimental news. The red and white club has consolidated itself as a selling entity, specialized in detecting, empowering and revaluing footballers. However, large economic operations are usually accommodated in the leagues with greater financial muscle. Mohammed El Assy has always defended a model based on generating value from talent. Having a privileged road to England would multiply the chances of economic success of that strategy.

A historical one that seeks to grow back

Leicester City continues to be one of the most recognizable names in British football thanks to the legendary conquest of the Premier League in the 2015-16 season. That team led by Claudio Ranieri starred in one of the greatest sporting miracles of the modern era. In Almería, the option of seeing Turki again at the head of a football project generates an obvious reading. Although he no longer controls the red and white entity, personal and business ties with Mohammed El Assy remain intact. If Leicester ends up changing hands and lands under the umbrella of the president of the Saudi GEA, Almería could find something more valuable than an ally: a door wide open to the Premier League.

 

Which seems to be based on this:

 

https://xcancel.com/EdwinMe88/status/2081860990195454341

 

The sale of Leicester opens the door to a new cycle. Turki Al-Sheikh (president of the Saudi GEA) appears in the orbit of the Foxes. ▪︎Experience: Former owner of UD Almería (2019-2025) and Pyramids FC. ▪︎ Capacity: Direct management of large state capital via PIF.

 

 

 

 

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Stevosevic

Stevosevic

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1 hour ago, Finnegan said:

 

 

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The kind of person the liberal left support in the name of diversity and inclusion 😂 

 

He’s worth about 3 billion apparently - how much someone of that worth can put in I am not sure. 

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Happy Fox

Happy Fox

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4 minutes ago, Stevosevic said:

The kind of person the liberal left support in the name of diversity and inclusion 😂 

 

He’s worth about 3million apparently - how much someone of that worth can put in I am not sure. 


We are royally screwed if he’s only worth 3 million :D, 3 billion plus maybe some help from the Royal Saudi Family, are PIF and SCM related?

fkas

fkas

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6 minutes ago, Stevosevic said:

The kind of person the liberal left support in the name of diversity and inclusion 😂 

 

He’s worth about 3million apparently - how much someone of that worth can put in I am not sure. 

More like £2 billion isn't it? Though as most of that will be estimated net worth of various investments how accurate it is, is open to interpretation.

Stevosevic

Stevosevic

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1 minute ago, Happy Fox said:


We are royally screwed if he’s only worth 3 million :D, 3 billion plus maybe some help from the Royal Saudi Family, are PIF and SCM related?

😂 My massive error! 
 

Of course 3 Billion 

Sol thewall Bamba

Sol thewall Bamba

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13 hours ago, CosbehFox said:

. That was back in the days when it wasn’t unreasonable for people to watch two clubs in the same city. Their crowds are now firmly in amongst a load of mid tier clubs 

It's genuinely just Hillsborough as a stadium that keeps them in the peripheries of the "big club" conversation. If they had a 25k stadium no one would even consider them "big" given their recent history and lack of trophies in however many years. They'd just be in the pile of generic Yorkshire clubs with everyone else.

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