adminLeicester City’s battle to avoid relegation in the Championship took another blow on Monday as they were held to a 1‑1 draw by rock-bottom Sheffield Wednesday a team that had not won in 36 games. The result has left fans frustrated and questioning the ability of certain Leicester players to deliver when it matters most.
Manager Gary Rowett didn’t hold back after the match, openly criticizing the squad’s lack of efficiency and resilience. Speaking after the game, Rowett revealed just how disappointed he was:
> “We’ve had over 50 shots. We’ve had over 20 shots on target. We have to score goals. If we’re not going to play with that physical resilience in those moments defensively at times, as a team, then we have to show quality.”
Rowett also addressed why Leicester continue to concede early goals:
> “We’re not defending well enough. It’s as simple as that. When the ball comes into your box, you’ve got to go and dominate it. They put it in the right area and they’re aggressive — unfortunately, we weren’t.”
The manager emphasized that Leicester dominated possession but failed to finish their chances:
> “We’ve had most of the ball, we’ve had all of the chances. They’ve had one shot on target; we’ve had five or six incredible chances. The keeper’s made four or five very good saves. We’ve hit the post, we’ve hit the bar, and I’d say we’re disappointed.”
Rowett also called out the officials for a missed penalty that he believes should have been awarded:
> “We should have a penalty as well. It’s a clear penalty. Jannik Vestergaard gets dragged down in the box. The shirt is in the player’s hand. He’s pulled it about a foot away from his body. I don’t understand why that’s not a penalty.”
On Leicester’s overall performance, Rowett admitted frustration but praised the team’s persistence:
> “It’s hugely frustrating. I get the narrative that you have to come here and beat Sheffield Wednesday. I’m disappointed. We kept going. Sometimes we rushed things.”
Despite dominating the game and creating a flurry of chances, Leicester were unable to secure all three points, leaving supporters worried about the Foxes’ chances of survival.
After only one win in their last 15 matches, fans have started calling out underperforming players, demanding change, and questioning whether the squad has the fight and quality required to stay in the Championship.
Leicester now face a tense run-in, needing wins in the remaining fixtures to avoid slipping into League One, while Rowett’s tough words may signal that changes and accountability are coming.
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