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BBC News
16-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Cifuentes will need a magic wand'
We asked you what you thought of Marti Cifuentes' appointment as the new manager of Leicester City, as well as the timing of his arrival and what you expect to see from the Spaniard at the King Power Stadium as the Foxes aim to make an immediate return to the Premier is what you had to say: Jonathan: Even Harry Potter would struggle to get things sorted at the KP in the time left before the season starts! All catastrophically slow this summer. Who's staying? Who's coming in? Who's the best player in each position? What's our best starting eleven? And many more questions to be asked and answered. Is anyone at the top (pardon the pun) going to take responsibility for the glacial pace of change this summer?Steve: After the worst performing season in my club's history, mismanagement and indecision from the board, and no explanation why it's taken so long, I'm expecting nothing from Cifuentes. Little success as a manager, working now for peanuts, and zero evidence of past loyalty. He'll be gone before the end of 2025. Hope he's got a magic wand!Martyn: Most Foxes fans seem to be moaning about it. I'm actually quite optimistic. He did well at QPR under difficult circumstances, trying to play attractive football. A year to rebuild and I think he could do well for The last time we belatedly appointed a new manager was Claudio Ranieri... we all know what happened I'm actually fairly optimistic about this appointment. He offers the flexibility to deal with any of the situations we might face - from promotion races to points deductions and relegation fights! My only gripe, like for many fans, is why it took so long and why no change at the top of the Cifuentes got Leicester promoted without being our manager back in 2024 when QPR beat Leeds to secure Leicester's promotion, and now he will do the same again but this time as our gaffer. That's not a prediction, that's a I would say that he looks a good manger, but also I want him to bring some new players into the team to strengthen at the Time for a dose of realism for us City fans, the club's in a mess. A few seasons back the job attracted the best, now it's become a bit of a poisoned chalice, financial and points deduction uncertainty etc. At least he wants the job, need to get behind him and hope for a good One word. The last time City appointed an ex-QPR manager, we ended up in League One. History does have a habit of repeating itself!Lindsay: Promotion, no. Stability, yes. He needs to turn this team around and prepare them for a challenging season ahead. Bring through the youth and give them the game time, and build the confidence and experience to maintain their position in the Championship at a high level. Then push for promotion in future I'm OK with this. I wasn't excited about the other names floating around and he does like to play attacking football and has some experience in the Championship. May as well get behind him. Why not?Carl: A fan since 1969 through thick and thin but no longer. Lack of communication and respect with fans. This is not Leicester City as I remember it. Get the owners out. My respect for them has gone!James: Let's not get carried away. Let him have a chance before everyone shoots him down. Hopefully, he'll get the basics right, keep us up and build from there. Anyone thinking we're bouncing straight back up needs to wake up. Let's take whatever points deduction comes our way, use our youth and build again. Stay up, that is the I'm just so glad we didn't appoint Chris Wilder. The club now needs to back the manager with some funds to buy key players. I'd be happy with a season of consolidation - let's not put too much pressure on the team!
Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints rivals Leicester confirm appointment of QPR manager as new boss
Leicester have appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager (Image: PA) CHAMPIONSHIP Leicester City have appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager, following his departure QPR at the end of last season. The Spaniard has been handed a three-year contract at the King Power Stadium, two weeks after delayed sacking of Ruud van Nistelrooy. Advertisement The 43 year old will be charged with taking the Foxes back to the Premier League following their relegation last season. However, Cifuentes could have to contend with a potential nine points deduction after the club's charge for breaching financial rules. 'It's a great honour to be appointed Leicester City manager,' he said. 'This is a fantastic club with a proud history and it's a privilege to me. 'I'm looking forward to getting to know the players, as well as connecting with our supporters and the city in the weeks and months ahead. 'After speaking with (chairman) Khun Top, I can see the passion that exists here. I'm grateful to him for this opportunity and excited." Advertisement Leicester are expected to be among the teams fighting Saints for promotion to the Premier League, despite their financial difficulties. Cifuentes impressed in his 18-month stint at Loftus Road, where he kept Rangers up and then improved on their league position. The Foxes hierarchy have taken a liking to his style of play – similar to that of former boss Enzo Maresca – and his man-management.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Leicester finally appoint manager to replace sacked Ruud van Nistelrooy as Foxes hire ex-Championship boss
LEICESTER CITY have finally appointed Marti Cifuentes as their new manager. SunSport first revealed that the Spaniard was wanted by the Foxes earlier this month. 1 Cifuentes, 43, has signed a three-year deal to take the reins at the King Power Stadium. He arrived as the replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy, who left following the club's relegation from the Premier League. More to follow... THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
BBC News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Cifuentes arrives with work to do but little time
Nearly three months after relegation was confirmed and three weeks since Ruud van Nistelrooy eventually left the club, Leicester City finally have their Cifuentes arrives at King Power Stadium with plenty of work to do and not too long to get it terms of the football, I'm told we can expect something similar to the style implemented by Enzo Maresca during his time at the club, with possession a key focus. That may have frustrated some of the Foxes fans, but we know it's a way of playing admired by the players who were part of the 2023-24 Championship winning with the squad off to Austria this week and the start of the new season less than four weeks away, time is already against Cifuentes to get his ideas across and his players ready. He also needs to target new recruits with not much money to play fans would have wanted this appointment confirmed much, much earlier. But hopefully now it's finally done, it's one they can get behind.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Leicester 'scraping barrel' in search for new boss
Former Leicester city striker Matt Piper is scathing in his criticism of the club's search for a new boss as BBC East Midlands Today looks ahead to the upcoming season. The candidates for the top job at the King Power Stadium are pored over, with fans sharing their thoughts, while BBC Radio Leicester's Owynn Palmer-Atkin also shares his views on how the side is shaping up after the exit of boss Ruud van Nistelrooy and departure of club legend Jamie Vardy.
