Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Coady: Leicester's problems run deeper than manager and players
Former Leicester defender Conor Coady says the club's decline stems from deeper issues after a tough start in League One.
Leicester
team
League
League One
Position
18th
Points
5 from 5 matches
Last result
Lost 4-0 to Oxford United at home
What happened. Conor Coady, former Leicester City defender, said the club's problems 'have got to run deeper' than the manager and players, citing a long transition and lost identity.
- Coady felt the decline during his two-season spell at Leicester.
- He said the club has been 'in transition too long' after three relegations in four seasons.
- Leicester have lost the identity that made them tough opponents, he added.
“There's got to be something deep down that's wrong here because it's been going on for too many years.”
— Conor Coady
Leicester City are 18th in League One after five matches, facing a challenging season ahead.
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