News about Alex Smithies

Leicester City were not that long ago the club that no one outside of England's top class aspired to be. A shining example of hope that you did not need an oligarch or a nation state to do great things. Not just for the 2016 miracle. Beyond that, this was a club that took great pride in being on the back row of the big boys' bus, where they did not belong. One that lost key players but enhanced with it, while another with a respected coach full of exciting talent, is all part of a well-run company. An FA Cup and a Community Shield have all been awarded for top finishes, as well as a two-placed ones. And here they are, at the bottom of the table. Manchester United's loss was another limp display. One point from five games. Four consecutive losses in the League. They are a team devoid of hope, with fans dissatisfied and a boss criticizing his owners.