adminLeicester City are facing a fresh wave of anger from supporters, and this time the spotlight is firmly on director of football Jon Rudkin, with fans blaming him for key decisions that have contributed to the club’s current crisis.
The backlash has intensified following fresh reports surrounding the club’s situation that have left many fans angry and heartbroken.
Fans have not held back in their reactions:
> “He has screwed Top and because he’s under a lengthy contract, Top doesn’t know how or can’t get rid of him.”
> “Get rid of RUDKIN! Absolute disgrace in all he does!”
> “I’ve said before I’ve got a feeling Rudkin has something about our club that’s why he doesn’t leave.”
These strong reactions reflect growing frustration with decisions made behind the scenes, especially with the club now dealing with a reported £71.1 million shortfall for the 2024–25 season.
Many supporters believe that mismanagement at the top level has played a major role, with Rudkin’s recruitment strategy and wage decisions now under heavy scrutiny.
One of the biggest talking points is the salary of Harry Winks, who is reportedly earning around £90,000 per week a figure fans see as excessive given the club’s situation and his performances on the pitch.
Supporters argue that approving such a high wage has backfired badly, especially when compared to players across Europe performing at higher levels for significantly less.
> “His [O’Reilly’s] deal is estimated to be worth £30,000 per week.” — Football365
> “His [Zubimendi’s] wages are supposedly only worth £75,000 per week, though, which is relatively modest for a midfielder of his pedigree.”
For further comparison, Jérémy Doku earns around £50,000 per week at Manchester City.
> “Doku plays for one of the richest clubs in the world… he is one of Manchester City’s lowest-paid players on a reported £50,000 per week.”
Other players such as Malick Thiaw, Daniel Muñoz, Harry Wilson, and Igor Thiago are also believed to earn less while playing key roles for their clubs.
For many fans, this has become a symbol of deeper issues within the club’s decision-making structure, with Rudkin now facing direct blame for what supporters see as poor financial judgment.
The situation is made worse by Leicester’s wider financial crisis. Since 2019, the club is believed to have accumulated losses of around £375 million and taken on over £100 million in high-interest loans just to stay operational.
Now heading into League One, Leicester are under strict financial regulations, forcing the club to consider wage cuts of up to 30–40 percent a move that only highlights how unsustainable previous decisions may have been.
With pressure mounting and fan anger growing louder, Jon Rudkin now finds himself at the center of a storm that shows no sign of slowing down.
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Abdulhafiz Teslim