The atmosphere at Leicester City Football Club’s King Power Stadium has turned hostile. The fact that chairman Aiyawatt (Khun Top) Srivaddhanaprabha had to deploy additional security to protect him at his own venue actually speaks volumes.
Negativity has escalated quite quickly – and that was before the Foxes were 3-0 behind against Sheffield United at the interval.
Even though City produced a fairly spirited and commendable effort to rally in the second half, it was far too little, far too late. Alongside the owner’s issues and supporter unrest, manager Marti Cifuentes is now in serious danger on Filbert Way. Things are getting a bit nasty both on and off the pitch right now.
The Queens Park Rangers head coach was welcomed to LE2 when he arrived. Yet he has never truly won over Leicester’s Blue Army support.
Sadly, the Catalan boss may not be given any further opportunity to do so. That’s because analysts, media outlets and well-informed fan platforms such as our own now anticipate Cifuentes’ LCFC downfall.
If the current gaffer is kept in the role, it may come down to the fact that City cannot financially afford to dismiss Cifuentes. That scenario would mirror Ruud van Nistelrooy’s unnecessarily extended stint at Leicester; when many others would likely have been removed from the job. So which well-known manager is reportedly the frontrunner to step in within Leicestershire?
Is Michael Carrick Leicester City’s chosen man to replace Marti Cifuentes?
Michael Carrick is the individual bookmakers expect to take over Cifuentes’ position, according to reports. The elegant former Manchester United and England midfielder is currently unemployed, making him practically ideal.
“Michael Carrick is the current bookmakers’ favourite to replace Cifuentes, should Leicester opt for a change.”
“The former Middlesbrough manager has been out of work since leaving the Riverside in the summer.”
“Russell Martin, who was linked with the Leicester job before the season began, is available once again following his disastrous reign at Rangers.” – [TalkSPORT]
Unfortunately, ex-Southampton manager and failed Rangers experiment Russell Martin was mentioned as well. The similarly connected Gary O’Neil is more appealing than Martin in my view.