Leicester’s squad was made up of rejects in the eyes of many and the appointment of Claudio Ranieri, who had just been sacked by Greece, was seen as a baffling decision at the time.
Indeed, as it happened, the Italian inspired one of the greatest stories in sporting history and still to this day, many reminisce on the achievement.
One of the title-winners Marc Albrighton, who announced his retirement in the summer, has just shared a very interesting story from the season prior to the 2016 triumph.During Leicester’s historic 5-3 victory against Manchester United in September 2014, Marc Albrighton was on a farm, frozen out of the squad under Nigel Pearson.During Leicester’s historic 5-3 victory against Manchester United in September 2014, Marc Albrighton was on a farm, frozen out of the squad under Nigel Pearson.During Leicester’s historic 5-3 victory against Manchester United in September 2014, Marc Albrighton was on a farm, frozen out of the squad under Nigel Pearson.
In a podcast with Undr The Cosh, Albrighton revealed he wanted to leave at that point.
Host: “So at this point, you’re regretting the move aren’t you?”
Albrighton: “Oh massively. I was thinking, I’m looking to get out, already, just signed a four year deal.
Host: “And you’re probably thinking Championship at best when you’re on the farm with the kids.
In a podcast with Undr The Cosh, Albrighton revealed he wanted to leave at that point.
Host: “So at this point, you’re regretting the move aren’t you?”
Albrighton: “Oh massively. I was thinking, I’m looking to get out, already, just signed a four year deal.
Host: “And you’re probably thinking Championship at best when you’re on the farm with the kids.
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