Leicester City chief Rudkin accepts responsibility for club's decline

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 21:13 · Archive

Jon Rudkin, Leicester City's chief football officer, has accepted responsibility for his role in the club's sharp decline. The Foxes dropped from FA Cup winners in 2021 to competing in League One, the second tier of English football. Rudkin said the period had been 'very disappointing' and that he accepts his share of responsibility as part of the football leadership.

Rudkin made his first public appearance in years ahead of Leicester's League One clash at Peterborough United, speaking to BBC Radio Leicester. He acknowledged that he has faced criticism from supporters on matchdays throughout the club's demise. Despite the downturn, Rudkin insisted that chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanapraba remains 'very committed' to Leicester City and is focused on overseeing a revival.

There has been speculation about a potential change of ownership at the King Power Stadium since the club's descent from the Premier League. Rudkin said the ambition to get promoted and return to the Premier League remains. He stressed the importance of learning from recent years and establishing 'clear accountability' across the footballing structure.

How it is being reported

• Leicester owners still committed to club - RudkinLeicester City's owners remain 'very committed' to the League One club, according to chief football officer Jon Rudkin.BBC Leicester · 10 Oct, 20:40
• Jon Rudkin 'accepts responsibility' as Leicester City chief finally breaks silenceJon Rudkin has spoke publicly for the first time in yearsLeicestershire Live · 10 Oct, 14:21

In this story: Jon Rudkin · Leicester City · Aiyawatt Srivaddhanapraba · Russell Martin · James McCarron · Peterborough United · League One

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