Leicester City Have Sacked Manager Martí Cifuentes After Humiliating Home Defeat Against Oxford United
Leicester City have given their manager, Martí Cifuentes, the axe after a series of poor results left the club languishing in 14th place in the Championship. The decision comes on the back of a crushing home defeat against struggling Oxford United on Saturday, which was just the latest in a string of inconsistent performances from the Foxes.
The team's struggles have been well-documented, with Cifuentes failing to establish himself as promotion contenders despite being appointed last summer on a three-year deal. The club had high hopes for an instant return to the Premier League but instead find themselves hamstrung by profitability and sustainability regulations that limit their ability to sign new players.
Cifuentes' tenure has been marked by poor recent performances, with the team going winless in five matches. The decision to sack him was reportedly made after crunch boardroom talks on Sunday, and the club's owner, Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha, has released a statement thanking Cifuentes for his commitment but acknowledging that it is time for change.
The news comes as a blow to fans who have grown disillusioned with the ownership after being relegated from the Premier League in 2022-23. Director of football Jon Rudkin is under fierce scrutiny, and the club's hierarchy faces significant challenges in restoring confidence among supporters.
Cifuentes himself acknowledged that he had let fans down, saying that "it's not a pleasant situation" but that as a manager, one must be accountable and responsible for results. The news also comes at a time when Leicester are close to appointing new technical director and chief executive, with the club expected to name an external successor to Cifuentes.
The Foxes will return to league action next Saturday against Charlton, but it remains to be seen how quickly they can turn their fortunes around given the current situation.
Leicester City have given their manager, Martí Cifuentes, the axe after a series of poor results left the club languishing in 14th place in the Championship. The decision comes on the back of a crushing home defeat against struggling Oxford United on Saturday, which was just the latest in a string of inconsistent performances from the Foxes.
The team's struggles have been well-documented, with Cifuentes failing to establish himself as promotion contenders despite being appointed last summer on a three-year deal. The club had high hopes for an instant return to the Premier League but instead find themselves hamstrung by profitability and sustainability regulations that limit their ability to sign new players.
Cifuentes' tenure has been marked by poor recent performances, with the team going winless in five matches. The decision to sack him was reportedly made after crunch boardroom talks on Sunday, and the club's owner, Aiyawatt "Top" Srivaddhanaprabha, has released a statement thanking Cifuentes for his commitment but acknowledging that it is time for change.
The news comes as a blow to fans who have grown disillusioned with the ownership after being relegated from the Premier League in 2022-23. Director of football Jon Rudkin is under fierce scrutiny, and the club's hierarchy faces significant challenges in restoring confidence among supporters.
Cifuentes himself acknowledged that he had let fans down, saying that "it's not a pleasant situation" but that as a manager, one must be accountable and responsible for results. The news also comes at a time when Leicester are close to appointing new technical director and chief executive, with the club expected to name an external successor to Cifuentes.
The Foxes will return to league action next Saturday against Charlton, but it remains to be seen how quickly they can turn their fortunes around given the current situation.
& the reg season is getting more competitive by the day 
still, gotta give it to them for trying different things but like i said, 14th place in the championship is no joke 
I mean, not that I'm surprised or anything... Leicester City's struggles are pretty predictable when you think about it. All this emphasis on "profitability and sustainability" is just a nice way of saying they can't afford to spend money on decent players. And then they expect to win with the squad they have? 
It's like trying to build a house on shaky ground... eventually, it's gonna come crashing down.
Honestly, i think its about time for a change at leicester city. Theyve been struggling for ages and cant seem to get anything right. 14th place in the championship is pretty pathetic. Cifuentes did have some promise but poor results are all that matter. The club needs someone who can bring in new talent and inject some life into the team. I'm not surprised Top Srivaddhanaprabha wants to shake things up. Fans are getting fed up with the lack of progress. 
THEY NEED TO GET THEIR ACT TOGETHER FAST 'CAUSE THAT OWNER MAN, TOP, ISN'T GOING TO BE HAPPY ABOUT THIS ANYMORE. 
I MEAN, I GUESS YOU COULD SAY IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE, BUT NOW THE QUESTION IS WHO'S GOING TO TAKE OVER AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THEM TO TURN THINGS AROUND? 
. I mean, you've got this huge club with such a rich history and they're struggling to stay relevant in the Championship. It's not just the on-field performance that's the problem, it's the financial side of things too - those sustainability regulations are really biting them hard 
.
. And if they can sort out their finances and bring in some decent signings, they might just have a shot at getting back into the Premier League 
. Fingers crossed for the Foxes! 
... their struggles are like a reflection of our own lives, ya know? we get what we want, but it's all just an illusion, and when reality hits, we're left with nothing but disappointment 
theyve been thru so much already with relegation and now this... its like theyre stuck in neutral 
marti cifuentes didnt exactly have an easy job but 14th place is pretty tough to swallow 
, cifuentes was clearly struggling to adapt to the league and make a difference. hope they can find someone who can get the team back on track soon 
️ I'm not surprised to hear that Leicester City have finally kicked off this underperforming era of theirs. It's been a long time coming given the team's lackluster results and inability to capitalize on past successes. The club's struggles are reflective of deeper issues, namely their inability to navigate the nuances of profitability and sustainability regulations 
. I also feel sorry for Martí Cifuentes, who was unfairly saddled with this responsibility from the get-go. His departure is a testament to the team's need for change, but it remains to be seen whether this will actually translate to on-field success 
... anywayz, i gotta say that leicester city's new manger situation is super messy 
. first, they're stuck in 14th place in the championship, and now they're sacking martí cifuentes after just one season? that's like, what even happened? 
. Stats show their points per game are 1.55 ( lowest in the league 
) and they've only scored 25 goals this season 
. Fans have been feeling it for months now 
, but at least he acknowledged Cifuentes' commitment 
. New faces coming in might shake things up 
️. Will they be able to turn their season around? 
poor marti cifuentes, he tried his best but just didnt cut it in the premier league circuit 
they need someone who can bring in fresh ideas & players, not just a quick fix 
... but, at the same time, what's done is done? 
The fans are probably relieved, right? 
I mean, who wants to watch a team that can't even beat Oxford United at home? 
But then again, maybe it's just time for some fresh blood 
... or not? 
... and on a bigger picture, this whole thing reminds me of how easy it is to lose sight of what's truly important when we're chasing success at any cost 
. maybe leicester city needs a fresh perspective or some outside help to figure out what's going on inside their own organization 
.