Fellow foxes have had a few days to reflect upon our new life in League 1. And it seems many of us would prefer our chances without Ollie . Even Ollie himself says he has job fears. This begs the question of who would take over? The Runes are not good…
No stability: We had something like seven managers during 2007 if you include caretakers Gerry Taggart and Frank Burrows!
Must get on with the boss: Martin Allen clashed once and was out.
Third Tier football: Even less glamour, smaller crowds, much less money, poorer quality football.
No Guaranteed Return: Others show that it could take a few seasons to escape (e.g. Forest!)
So can we attract a dynamic, highly regarded manager? It’s not going to be easy; and Mandaric may yet surprise us by announcing that Ollie is staying. Is anyone taking bets?
4 responses so far ↓
Songsungblue // 8 May, 2008 at 1:04 pm
My money is still on a new manager, but don’t ask me who.
Georgina Best // 10 May, 2008 at 11:17 pm
I can’t see how Ollie can stay but like songsungblue says not sure who would be attracted to the job at this stage unless it is a newby wannabe with potential who is prepared to start in the lower leagues
FrankieWortho // 12 May, 2008 at 9:37 am
Simon Grayson might be a good bet – has done a great job at Blackpool (promotion from League One last year and kept them in the Championship by spending 350K) Would he fancy a return to Leicester, a club rich in tradition and brimming with potential? Sorry, I think the heat must be getting to me.
cunningfox // 12 May, 2008 at 10:19 am
The hot weather effect works for me, but I have a hunch that the lack of a successor will keep Ollie on the pay roll. Can’t see that going down too well with foxes fans though.