How van Nistelrooy beat other managers to Leicester job

When Leicester City sacked former manager Steve Cooper last week, a mixture of uncertainty and optimism engulfed the Foxes fans. The Blue Army were unsure how quickly a new boss would emerge at the King Power. Plenty of candidates were mentioned in reliable and unreliable sections of the football media. Though the City owner seems to have chosen the right man. The following is the apparent story of how standout ex-Manchester United player Ruud van Nistelrooy beat other managers to the Leicester City job. The outstanding applicant.

In addition to speaking on and explaining that precise angle, we take a look at what two prominent experts think of van Nistelrooy’s installation on Filbert Way. One of these pundits is a legendary former gaffer at Filbert Street himself. Another, a decorated defender with a typically keen eye for insight. So, what did Martin O'Neill and Gary Cahill make of the latest change in Leicestershire?

Gary Cahill on Ruud van Nistelrooy

Cahill won it all during his career: the UEFA Champions League, the Europa League twice, the Premier League on a couple of occasions, the FA Cup twice, not to mention one League Cup trophy. Therefore his opinions have a certain realistic credence. But how does he rate the most recent switch at the City helm?

"He [van Nistelrooy] did well at PSV, was interim at Manchester United and did well recently in the couple of games he had, but there is going to be a slight unknown around him. At the same time, I think it will be exciting."

- Gary Cahill

The ex-Chelsea man believes van Nistelrooy's imminent arrival at LCFC is 'interesting'. Although he doesn't mean that in a solely positive sense. There is uncertainty and the 'unknown' with respect to the 48-year-old, suggests Cahill.

Martin O'Neill on Ruud van Nistelrooy

O'Neill usually has something engaging and accurate to assert regarding the Foxes. And this contemporary perception is no different: Leicester must rid themselves of entitlement.

"I shouldn’t really say this about my former club where I really loved my time after a stodgy start, but there’s maybe a sense of entitlement that after winning the league in 2016, that life should be very good for them."

- Martin O'Neill

With respect to the Dutchman, O'Neill essentially says 'why not'. He believes van Nistelrooy has the 'name' and had the skills as a player to succeed.

How Ruud secured the Leicester City position

According to GIVEMESPORT, City bosses 'pinpointed' van Nistelrooy as someone with the capacity to build a tight bond with the Leicester squad. The display versus Chelsea was the final nail in Steve Cooper's coffin, so to speak.

Consequently, Srivaddhanaprabha and director of football Jon Rudkin wished for 'a fresh presence in the dugout'. Cooper and his old group of players reportedly didn't enjoy a close connection. Yet van Nistelrooy is a person capable of 'cultivating a relationship' between roster and management, it is claimed.