A decade after Leicester City’s extraordinary 2015-16 Premier League title, the article recalls the unlikely moments surrounding the club’s triumph and contrasts them with its current position after consecutive relegations. It highlights how remarkable the achievement remains, particularly as new manager Russell Martin now faces the more conventional task of returning the Foxes from League One to the Championship.

Leicester secured the title on 2 May 2016 when Tottenham drew 2-2 with Chelsea, prompting widespread celebrations and intense media interest the following day. Only eight regular British reporters received a discreet invitation to speak with Claudio Ranieri at the training ground, where he was applauded by the journalists present. Former defender Robert Huth says Ranieri’s team-building ideas, including a pizza outing after a clean sheet, helped players communicate more openly; Riyad Mahrez flourished and Jamie Vardy scored 24 league goals.