First of all, this writer was not convinced Gary Rowett did a particularly good job; he appears to have avoided being criticised for many shortcomings due to a couple of clean sheets and being a former Fox himself. Strategies, strategems and methodology was basic and far from innovative; the execution of those elementary ideas was ultimately poor from management and players alike.
In the cold light of day, tactical austerity was mistaken for stability or rejuvenation, yet the underlying rot remained unaddressed. But relegation is confirmed now; dwelling on the past, positive or negative, feels totally redundant.
All that remains is 2016 inspiration, juxtaposed with 2026 lessons. The East Midlanders stand at a crossroads where the ghosts of a miraculous title win haunt the corridors of a club now navigating the grim reality of the third tier.
Gary Rowett with a big claim about Leicester City
Moving forward, reports indicate Rowett is not wanted on Filbert Way; he insists the job is alluring, and hints he'd stay, meanwhile. Though the question on the Blue Army's collective minds, along with onlookers', is why would the City head coach role be tempting to elite, or even highly-regarded, bosses?!
"when you've been part of this club, when you've seen this club, when you see the opportunity that I believe the club may have next season if they get some things right, of course you want to be part of that, of course you want to try and help and want to use your experience to be part of that."Gary Rowett - The Star
Considering what is known about the terribly disorganised and penniless or restricted organisation, the lure has potentially evaporated. The financial shackles and administrative fog present a daunting gauntlet for any tactician possessing even a shred of self-preservation or ambition.
"I think it will be a job a lot of people will want. The club have to make the right decision for how they see the future looking."
Yet LCFC is still a draw: the loyal, one-team city support, a ground with apparent permissions to expand, the prestige, the world-renowned training centre and the history. These are the pillars of a Premier League institution trapped in a League One body..The Seagrave complex remains a crown jewel of European football, a cathedral of sport that belies the current status of its occupants.
Apart from the not insignificant roadblock of Jon Rudkin remaining, and Khun Top needing to get his act together or leave, much is in place for a renaissance. The skeletal remains of foundation are visible beneath the surface of this seasonal failure.
The parallels to when King Power took over are there, whispering of a dormant potential that requires only the right catalyst to ignite. LCFC is a peculiar paradox: a club possessing the tools of a titan but the hands of an amateur. It's just that different ownership may be required for another big bang!
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