lookwhaticando Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Mutual Consent Leicester City and manager Ian Holloway have today parted company by mutual consent.Discussions have been on-going between the two parties since the club were relegated to the third tier of English football for the first time in their history earlier this month. However, Chairman Milan Mandaric today confirmed that the Foxes and Holloway had opted to go their separate ways ahead of the 2008/09 campaign. He said: "This has been a very difficult decision for all parties but, after taking stock and holding several constructive meetings, we have agreed that the time is now right. "I would like to place on record my thanks for the way in which Ian has worked tirelessly over the last seven months to try to bring success to this club. "I could not fault either his commitment or effort to the cause but the last few weeks have been the most disappointing during my tenure within the game. "That's why ultimately we both felt it would be in the best interests of Leicester City and its long-term future if we amicably parted company now. "My energies will now be fully focused on getting the right man, firstly to stop the decline we have suffered in the last few years, and secondly, to take us forward in the future with that level of stability which we all crave." Holloway took over the reins at the Walkers Stadium last November but was only able to guide the Foxes to nine victories from 32 matches, with their goalless draw at Stoke City on the final day of the season not being good enough to stave off the drop down to League One. Holloway added: "Leicester City is a marvellous club and I am as devastated as anybody that this great club suffered relegation. "I gave 100 per cent to the cause but unfortunately we ran out of time. "The fans here are a different class and deserve a lot, lot better. "I'd like to wish everyone connected with Leicester City well for the future - the club will always remain close to my heart." No further comment will be made at this time.
Fox You Forest Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Wow, talk about out of the blue. Edit - That was aimed at the timing.
Legend_in_blue Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Blimey! Thought MM was waiting for first week of june Just as I predicted. He makes "the announcement" in the run in to the final week of season ticket sales. Congratulations MM. I just read you like a book. Now I expect you to hope all us fans come running with £500 by Saturday. Oh, but before that happens, you'll announce the new man. Say, Wednesday?
Basingstoke Fox Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Exactly on a Friday night tooNot really happy or gutted to be honest. BUT PLEASE GET IT RIGHT NOWW!!!!!
Malinki Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 http://www.lcfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/Lates...1318502,00.html
harpendenfox Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 I have one simple hope. That whoever is appointed as the new Leicester City manager remains in post for 3 - 5 years.
BoneHead. Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Saw him in Tesco yesterday doing a big shop, must have known he would be at home watching a lot of telly
Fez of Mahrez Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 The timing might seem strange but I reckon they just want to shift a few season ticket renewals over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Legend_in_blue Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 I wrote this in another thread earlier in the week: "A final push on ST sales may well coincide with a 'premature announcement' regarding the future of IH, say next Wednesday? A week early? Quite plausible that one." Well, ok, so it came a bit earlier than I predicted but I am not at all surprised by this move. Like I said, expect an announcement during the week regarding the new manager, and all those who said 'Nah' to renewing their tickets will run back with their tails between their legs. Me included. We're mugs, the lot of us!!!
Master Fox Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 The timing might seem strange but I reckon they just want to shift a few season ticket renewals over the Bank Holiday weekend. So, who's the next sucker to step up for another epic fail?
morris1234 Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 i have to agree, holloway to me was a breath of fresh air from all the cliche filled numpties and tbh he did try and like ive always said the players need to be told after this that it was partly their fault and that thye are going to need to work harder! cheers holloway , sorry it didnt work out! well see who MAD MANDY gets in now but either way! COMMON CITY
Fez of Mahrez Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 So, who's the next sucker to step up for another epic fail? Well the sooner they appoint Thracian, he leads us to European glory and gets poached by Real Madrid, the better for all of us.
Joe. Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 I must admit I'm shocked. Am I disappointed though? Not really I'm afraid to say.
harpendenfox Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Thracian is composing as we speak. Could well be he's breaking the news of his appointment here on our very own FT ......
Thracian Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Some days are diamonds. Just hours after I was offered my season ticket as a present I find I can accept it. Doesn't suggest the ticket sales were going too well though does it? Now we need an inspiring manager who can genuinely rally the players around him and get a few doubtfuls back in the fold. Someone who will then set about presenting the sort of football this club and our fans deserve.
Master Fox Posted 23 May 2008 Posted 23 May 2008 Well the sooner they appoint Thracian, he leads us to European glory and gets poached by Real Madrid, the better for all of us. I think so too. Viva Thracian
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