Gary Rowett: I'm delighted to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the stadium again, and I hope many more matches will be this exciting in the future.

2026-03-12 04:40

Gary Rowett: I'm delighted to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the stadium again, and I hope many more matches will be this exciting in the future.


Leicester City manager Gary Rowett said the team's 2-0 victory over Bristol City laid the foundation for even greater success in the future. In the first half, Ben Nelson and Abdel Fattah al-Fatou scored at Filbert Road, ultimately helping the team secure three points in the Sky Sports Betting Championship at a crucial stage of the season.  

 

Yakub Stolarczyk saved a penalty to help his team keep a clean sheet and secure the victory. After the match, Gary Rowett reviewed the team's outstanding performance. Despite having played one more game than the relegation zone teams, Leicester City successfully escaped the relegation zone and will face Queens Park Rangers at home with confidence and unwavering belief.  

 

After the match, Gary Rowett said, "I think the team played well at certain stages of the game. We controlled the tempo of the game well and successfully took the lead. The team seemed a bit nervous because we hadn't won for a while, but we still accomplished some goals. The first clean sheet and the first win make the previous three away draws look less bad."  

 

"Of course, a victory can boost confidence, and so can a clean sheet. It makes the team clearer about the direction we are heading and more specific about the decisions we need to make in the game. Our formation worked very well, and if we can maintain this form and create chances, I am confident that we can score."  

 

"This is just one game. Although we've worked hard in other games, it's just one victory. If a truly strong team comes up with a strong mindset in the next game, we'll see if we can perform at the same level."  

 

Gary Rowett said the game was a performance his supporters could be proud of, thanks to the fans' support. He was pleased with the team's progress at Fairbert Road, their first victory since January 5th.  

 

He continued, "It feels great. I'm happy to see the fans supporting the team and enjoying the game so much. They haven't had this kind of experience in a long time, so it's great for them too. I'm glad the fans are going home satisfied because we've had a lot of challenges this season. The fans' support makes a huge difference and makes the atmosphere at the stadium much more positive."  

 

"We had to put on a great performance, and I think we did that tonight. I'm happy to feel the energy of the stadium again, and I hope to see more of that in the future."  

 

Gary Rowett pointed out that perhaps the only thing that worried him was the penalty the team conceded. Despite their recent solid defensive performance, the team displayed a strong defensive line throughout the match. He added, "There was indeed a penalty awarded, and I think it was very unlucky. Emil Jacobson was very clever, blocking Ben with his foot, and I think Ben was really unfortunate at that moment."  

 

“We had detailed plans for both the first 60 minutes and the last 30 minutes of the game. We have always struggled to control the final stages of the game, but I think the depth of our bench and our opening strategy allowed us to maintain a strong presence when making substitutions, which is very important for the team. These adjustments changed the rhythm and atmosphere of the game. Although the return of some players temporarily deprived some younger players of playing time, at this stage of the season, we need experience and skill, and today the substitutes proved their value.”  

 

Image source: Internet/Leicester City official website

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