Leicester City: Supporters have their say on next manager and react to owner’s interview

Leicester City supporters were asked for who they would want as the next Foxes boss, and the wishlist is long.

The responses range from former bosses Enzo Maresca and Nigel Pearson to current Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick and England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley.

Ash: I think most Leicester fans would take Maresca back in a heartbeat, realistically we will end up with Russell Martin and another six months time he will be getting the sack.

Nick: Go for experience, ideally someone previously connected with the club, for this season at least. Characters like Nigel Pearson or Neil Lennon would reconnect the fans and push the players.

William: I would have Andy King or Nigel Pearson until the end of the season then bring in Carsley or Carrick in the summer and they have fresh season and a summer to have time to implement there tactics and get the signings they want.

John: Someone like Gary Rowett. We need to stop conceding goals. Clean sheets and build from there. Every point we can get is vital. Please not Russell Martin!

Mark: I think Leicester are well and truly cemented into the Championship dog fight this season. I think the manager appointment needs to reflect this and the profile needs to be someone who can get players working hard on the pitch.

Forget developing or maintaining a footballing philosophy, this boat is in danger of sinking to League One and it’s SOS time.

Sam: Use the small bit of money we do have and go and get Mark Robins. Experienced, respected and will steady the ship.

Scott: Depending on the financial situation of the club, if we can afford some compensation then maybe best to look at the likes of Dave Challinor, Andy Woodman, Michael Skubala, or push the boat out and get Carlos Corberan.

Basil: If Russell Martin gets the job I fully expect there will be riots/protests/boycotts. City fans have had enough of the tippy-tappy – we want to see a team with fight, organisation, and front-footed football.

The problem is – which managers actually play like that any more? I’d love to see Nigel Pearson back to sort this sorry lot out, but longer-term, we need a forward-thinking manager, and honestly, no one stands out. I’m worried.

Chris: We need someone who can steady the ship, someone who will get the respect from the players. Many people won’t like it, but I think Steven Gerrard would be a good option. Like Frank Lampard has done at Coventry, he believe he can build a team capable of going up next season.

Becky: I just want to watch a team that wants to play, and wants to win. There are a great deal of issues going on at the club at the moment and I’m not convinced that another new manager will fix things, but it can’t get much worse… (can it?! Will it?!)