adminLeicester City are still dealing with the fallout from a disastrous period that many fans consider one of the lowest points in the club’s modern history.
Relegation, poor performances, constant changes on the touchline, and growing frustration in the stands turned what was supposed to be a rebuilding season into complete chaos.
For supporters who watched the club lift the Premier League title less than a decade ago, the decline has been difficult to accept.
One man who found himself right in the middle of that storm was Martí Cifuentes. When the Spaniard arrived at the King Power Stadium, there was hope he could steady things and help Leicester move in the right direction again.
Instead, results continued to disappoint, performances lacked identity, and the pressure around the club only grew stronger with each passing week.
Even after his difficult spell at Leicester, Cifuentes has chosen to speak positively about the club.
In an interview with BBC Radio 5 Live, the former Foxes boss admitted things did not work out the way everyone had hoped, but he still spoke warmly about the people behind the scenes and club chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha.
“It’s an incredible club, everyone there is incredible, Top is an incredible person. Unfortunately, we didn’t achieve our goals while I was there. I hope they can come back stronger,” he said.
Cifuentes eventually lost his job in January after a poor run left Leicester sitting 14th in the Championship, six points away from the playoff places.
The defeat that finally pushed the board into action was a frustrating 2-1 loss at home to Oxford United, a result that sparked even more anger from supporters already losing patience with the direction of the club.
After his departure, former Leicester player Gary Rowett was appointed following a short spell with club legend Andy King in interim charge. But Rowett’s arrival did not exactly excite the fanbase.
A large section of supporters felt the appointment showed a lack of ambition. Many criticised Rowett’s style of football as too defensive and outdated, while others questioned why the club kept making short-term decisions instead of focusing on a proper long-term rebuild.
Across social media, frustration quickly turned toward the board, with fans blaming years of poor recruitment, questionable decisions, and constant managerial changes for Leicester’s dramatic fall.
The anger surrounding the club goes beyond one manager or one season. Leicester’s drop from Premier League champions in 2016 to League One football within ten years has left many supporters shocked and frustrated.
Financial concerns, failed signings, and instability behind the scenes have only added to the toxic mood around the club.
Still, despite how badly things ended, Cifuentes does not appear to hold any bitterness toward Leicester. If anything, his comments suggest he still respects the club deeply and hopes they eventually find a way back from one of the toughest chapters in their history.
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