Each week the Coca-cola Championship throws up at least one surprising result, and on Saturday there was no signs or predictions that Ian Holloway’s relegation zoned Leicester City would get thrashed by West Brom as they began to put pressure on the other promotion seeking clubs.
But it wasn’t to be. West Brom took the lead after 22 minutes but Leicester drew level before half time. But no-one could have predicted a second half hat-trick from ex Derby striker, Steve Howard to give Leicester a much needed 4-1 win which took them out of the relegation zone; at the same time as denting West Brom’s automatic promotion chances.
Leicester’s win moves them up to 20th position, two above the relegation zone and with a better goal difference than all the teams around them. This result will keep Milan Mandaric and any fans of The Foxes off Ian Holloway’s back for a few days. Though next Saturday they entertain Hull City, who are currenly in the play-off places and will feel buoyant themselves after a 5-0 thrashing of Southampton.
Because I like Ian Holloway I hope that Leicester manage to avoid relegation. But if I were Holloway I would consider how safe his job will ever be withMilan Mandaric as chairman.
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1 Georgina Best // Mar 18, 2008 at 6:47 am
I agree with all you say. Mandaric is not known for his patience is he. I too like Holloway although there have been times when I have cringed at some of the things he has said publically. There is a time and a place for humour but he doesn’t always spot that.
Onwards and upwards.
Leicester ’til I die!