Only a few weeks back, Leicester City Football Club's Blue Army fan base were still fed up with seemingly overpriced and underperforming players like Oliver Skipp being selected. In addition to that, Foxes supporters were upset and baffled by the assumed fact that the former Tottenham Hotspur man was as good an option as we had in stock on Filbert Way. I'm sure if somebody got Skipp to be totally candid - he would have had to admit that his transfer to Leicestershire was a complete and utter disaster for all involved!
Oh what a difference a couple of weeks makes! Since then, the LCFC midfielder has shown some of the form which helped him almost break through to the first team of what is technically a larger organisation at Spurs. Skipp now looks to be totally integral to what Leicester manager Marti Cifuentes is doing at King Power Stadium and beyond in the English Football League Championship division.
The player is passing the eye test, and is now a standout statistically. As a matter of fact, a one-time star of the LE2 team has cited and praised 'Skippy' for his recent form, along with his rejuvenated prowess. Let's hear what Matt Piper had to say of the Fox.
Leicester City's midfield general Oliver Skipp goes from Foxes zero to hero and wins over former athlete
According to the stats from the Ipswich Town fixture, Skipp is kind of a big deal. He produced 42 passes with 89 per cent accuracy and five passed into final third. Additionally, he made seven defensive contributions, nine recoveries and succeeded in five duels.
The City faithful are definitely beginning to be convinced as well, which is nice to see. Obviously I was advocating a sale for some time, which felt absolutely rational - until lately. Confidence, a coach's trust and fitness appear to be significant to this story.
"It feels to me like he’s [Skipp has] got a new lease of life. He’s the number one now under Marti Cifuentes..." In addition to the quotes above, Piper also praised his ability to dictate the game. He added: “He keeps it ticking."Last Word On Sport