I love it when a plan finally pays off. In this case, the reward came in the form of Leicester City Football Club freeing themselves from the burden of a senior player who had become more of a problem than a presence. A defender who was earning far more than his on-pitch influence ever justified.
The player in question is none other than Conor Coady, and it now appears that Leicester were wise to move him on when they did. His struggles since leaving the King Power have quickly become a topic of ridicule across sections of the media.
The Foxes’ recruitment team might have made an error offering such high wages in the first place, but they certainly got it right by cutting ties at the earliest chance. Leicester not only managed to remove a declining asset from their wage bill — they also offloaded him to a Championship rival, a move that looks even smarter in hindsight.
Coady’s new club, Wrexham, were widely praised at first for signing a player of his experience and leadership pedigree. But things have gone downhill fast. His performances have failed to live up to expectation, leading to brutal criticism from pundits and supporters alike.
As one report noted:
“Wrexham’s acquisition of former Liverpool and Leicester City star Conor Coady has been criticized as one of the most disappointing deals of the summer… after a shaky performance in the club’s 3-1 home loss to Queens Park Rangers in mid-September, he was benched and hasn’t played since.” – [Liverpool FC News]
Now, as headlines begin to circulate about his decline, Foxes fans can’t help but feel a touch of satisfaction. They warned that Coady’s signing was a risk, and now the prediction has come true.
While the media continues to pile on the embarrassment, Leicester supporters can take comfort knowing the club dodged a long-term issue — and that the King Power Stadium has moved on from a player who no longer fit the new era.