Leicester City chairman Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha has explained why new manager Dean Smith is the right man for the job. Speaking as Smith was unveiled on Monday evening, Top outlined the qualities that made him the best candidate to guide Leicester City to Premier League safety before the end of the season.
Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha said: “On behalf of everyone at Leicester City, I’d like to offer Dean a warm welcome to the football club. His leadership, coaching and motivational qualities will be vital assets for us in the coming eight games as we fight to secure our Premier League status. We’ve endured a challenging season, but I have no doubt that we have the quality in our squad to win this fight. Dean’s experience will be key to unlocking that potential, helping the team rediscover its confidence and channelling the support of our fans, who will be so important during these final eight games. Their support has been the foundation of everything we’ve achieved in these last 13 years and it will play a vital role once more in this crucial moment in our history. This is a fight we can win, together. I ask you to support the team, to fight with them for every goal, to inspire them to create a legacy again for this Club. Every fan, every player, all our staff, we need to be behind the team and our new management team. Together we can find success this season.”
Smith has been confirmed as the City boss on a short-term deal until the end of the season, bringing with him assistants Craig Shakespeare and John Terry, with whom he worked at Aston Villa.
