When Newcastle became the 3rd team in just 8 consecutive matches scoring against Leicester in the first 2 minutes, the live television lens turned to coach Ruud Van Nistelrooy standing on the border.
“Damn it”, he let go in anger.
Even those who are new to reading the image can understand his emotions, and all Leicester fans shared that feeling, when their team was slipping shameful to the second relegation in just 3 years – and Van Nistelrooy was helpless to see it happening.
Leicester's appointment of Van Nistelrooy has become a disaster, not only for the club but also him.
In November, the former MU striker was empowered to replace Steve Cooper, who was fired after only 12 matches. There are still many questions around the appointment of Cooper and the reason he was quickly removed,