Robbie Savage the panto villain puts scepticism aside to leave Leicester reeling
Robbie Savage, once a divisive figure at Leicester during his playing days and now managing Peterborough, guided his side to a damaging result against his former club. The piece frames Savage as a pantomime villain whose tactical preparation and man-management paid off on the day. Leicester, meanwhile, were left 'reeling' — suggesting either a heavy defeat or a major upset in cup competition. The article blends match reaction with colour around Savage's relationship with the Leicester fanbase.
Read the full story at theguardian.comRobbie Savage returning to the touchline as an opposition manager against his old club has long been a storyline waiting to happen, and this result suggests he has quickly established credibility in the Peterborough dugout. For Leicester, being on the wrong end of a result orchestrated by a figure their fans love to loathe adds an extra layer of discomfort, and the manager in the home dugout will have to answer questions about preparation and mentality. Whether this is a one-off shock or a sign of structural problems depends on how Leicester respond in the next outing.
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