🦊⚽ The Post Horn Gallop - Friday 16th May 2025 🦊⚽
Jamie Vardy confirms his Leicester career will be cut even shorter with fresh updates on the manager's job after last weekend's draw with Nottingham Forest.
🦊 Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Post Horn Gallop. After a dramatic afternoon at Nottingham Forest, attention now turns to the final game of Jamie Vardy’s Leicester City career vs Ipswich on Sunday. Get updated with all of the latest headlines:
STANDOUT HEADLINES
Vardy announces he will NOT play in final game ⬇️
Sacked manager back in frame for Leicester job ⬇️
Forest owner storms onto pitch vs Leicester ⬇️
Monga opens up on Leicester future ⬇️
Leicester lose manager as search for successor starts ⬇️
Last result: Nottingham Forest 2-2 Leicester City (Coady 16’, Gibbs-White, 25’, Wood 56’, Buonanotte 81’)
Next game: Leicester City vs Ipswich Town (King Power Stadium, May 18, 3pm KO)
TRANSFERS
😭 - Leicester City have announced this weekend’s match vs Ipswich will be Jamie Vardy’s final game for the club. He will not play on the final day vs Bournemouth. Read the full statement here
👀 - Regarding his next stage, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has dropped a fresh hint that he could make a move for Vardy, having confirmed to The Leader his side will be attempting to sign free agents this summer.
🤔 - Meanwhile, in a wide-ranging interview with Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett, Vardy has confirmed that he is clueless over his next move but did not rule out staying in the Premier League.
❌ - Former Leicester striker Paul Dickov has claimed that Vardy should snub interest from Scottish giants Celtic and Rangers despite links with both clubs. Read his comments on Leicestershire Live here.
🇳🇬 - Wilfred Ndidi could follow Vardy out of the exit door. Former Premier League star Taribo West has suggested that he could quit for a European side in an interview with Africa Foot.
✍️ - Ruud van Nistelrooy has confirmed that the Foxes are hopeful of announcing a deal for young wonderkid Jeremy Monga amid reported interest from Manchester City. Read more from The Athletic here [paywall]
🤞 - Fan channel Blue Tinted Glasses have also shared their views on the youngster’s future and claimed he would be better served staying where he is.
💰 - Leicester could earn a windfall from Sheffield United should they earn promotion. The playoff finalists have an option to sign Hamza Choudhury permanently following his loan spell, report Leicestershire Live.
📝 - The Foxes have expressed an interest in signing Yverdon Sport midfielder Moussa Baradji alongside Torino and Galatasaray as per Foot Mercato.
🇺🇦 - Leicester are also competing with Wolves for the signing of Dynamo Kyiv teenager Matviy Ponomarenko, according to Mikhail Spivakovsky. The striker could sign a pre-contract with foreign clubs this summer.
🦢 - As per the Swansea Independent, Leicester are among a clutch of clubs interested in Swansea’s Harry Darling. They face competition from Birmingham, Ipswich and Southampton.
THE DUGOUT
🆕 - Sean Dyche is reportedly back in the frame for the Leicester job should they sack Van Nistelrooy. The Sun suggest the Foxes have been attracted by his promotion-winning ability.
🎙️ - The former Everton boss has also spoken out on his future, claiming he’s not actively looking for his next role.
Speaking on the Stick to the Football podcast, he said: “I’m not looking at the moment, the timing is wrong anyway. Clubs are going to have this time to fathom out and see what they’re doing.
“I was offered a couple of things straight away and I said no, they’re not for me now. You never say never – with the Everton job, I was going along, living my life, doing a few media bits and charity bits and other things that I do, and then the Everton job comes up. It’s not an exact moment in time.”
😬 - On Dyche, Lee Hendrie has suggested that he might not be the best fit for Leicester due to the style of football that he plays. Read more from Football League World here
🤔 - Another coach linked with the Leicester job has been Russell Martin. Speaking on Match of the Day, he revealed what he will take into account when looking for his next job.
🛑 - Finally, The Star have revealed that other managerial target Danny Rohl has not agreed an exit from Sheffield Wednesday despite the German talking up a potential move.
☝️ - Ironically, there have been some fresh reports regarding Rohl’s future. Sky Sports have suggested that he is in the running for the Rangers job.
MATCH COVERAGE
🔢 - Leicester managed to come from behind to secure a point vs Nottingham Forest at the weekend. Jordan Blackwell was once again on hand to give his player ratings for Leicestershire Live
📻 - BBC Radio Leicester were also at the City Ground for their latest episode of the When You’re Smiling podcast. They were joined by Chris Powell, Luke Thomas and Van Nistelrooy.
👏 - Meanwhile, Dominic Wells has offered his tactical expertise to take a look at if Leicester have actually improved following the stalemate with Forest.
😠 - There was also a bit of drama in Nottingham as Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis appeared to berate Nuno Espirito Santo on the pitch at full-time. Read the full story from The Mirror here. It has since been revealed that his anger was due to Taiwo Awoniyi’s abdominal injury - the forward having undergone emergency surgery and put in an induced coma.
🗣️ - Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards have given their verdict on the draw on The Rest Is Football and Marinakis’ outburst. Tune in below:
THE DRESSING ROOM
⭐ - With Monga’s future up in the air, the 15-year-old featured in a nice interview with the club’s official channels and revealed how he felt making his debut for Leicester City.
💙 - Both Conor Coady and Mads Hermansen have been doing their bit to help fans speak out about mental health. The former was at the heart of a great interview with Sky Sports, while Hermansen featured in a video checking in with one of his close friends.
OTHER NEWS
👋 - Leicester loan manager David Fox has left the club after just a matter of weeks. As per BBC Sport’s Nick Mashiter, he has accepted the role of Plymouth’s Head of Football Operations.
⏰ - The EFL have officially confirmed the transfer windows that Leicester will have to abide by next season. Read the full announcement.
✈️ - A young Leicester squad has flown to Asia to take part in the Hong Kong Soccer Sevens tournament. Take a look at who is set to feature here.
❌ - Fan group Union FS have released a statement suggesting that they have seen multiple requests to stage a tifo during Vardy’s last game rejected by the club. Read the statement.
🤩 - A star-studded Leicester legends side took to the pitch against Anstey Nomads last weekend. The game ended in a 3-3 draw in front of a sold-out crowd. Take a look at all of the photos from the day here.
🎤 - The Big Strong Leicester Boys have been back at the mic ahead of their live show this weekend. In the latest episode, they debate the future of Conor Coady, as well as consider the manager’s job.
🔮 - Championship expert Benjamin Bloom has taken a look into his crystal ball to take a look at how the 2025/26 season could play out for Leicester and their rivals.
🗣️ THE POST HORN GALLOP VIEW:
Well, what a dramatic afternoon it was at the City Ground on Sunday. It was great to see Leicester show a bit of fight and desire to secure a point - things that have been sorely missing this season. And can I just say? What a goal that was from Buonanotte!
But attention now turns to this weekend’s game against Ipswich, Jamie Vardy’s last in a Leicester shirt. It goes without saying that it’s going to be an emotional one so it’s a shame that Leicester have failed to engage with Union FS to give the striker a real send-off from the fans.
But let’s all hope that Leicester can round off their home campaign with a win and make it the perfect finale for Vardy, who will no doubt be keen to score his 200th goal for the club.
Most Visited links from last newsletter:
👋 - Bilal El Khannouss can leave Leicester for just £22m this summer following the club’s relegation to the Championship, as per Sacha Tavolieri.
🤔 - The Athletic’s Rob Tanner has taken to the squad with a fine-toothed comb to identify who may or may not be with the club next season. Read the full story here [paywall]
🙌 - LeicestershireLive has been left in the extraordinary position of giving player ratings after a win a couple of weeks ago. Jordan Blackwell gave his after the 2-0 victory vs Southampton.
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