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On the bus to Bromley with Leicester City fans: Win or lose we’re all miserable now

Ten years ago, Leicester City were playing Copenhagen in the Champions League. This week, The Athletic joined fans on the bus to Bromley…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:30 AM
On the bus to Bromley with Leicester City fans: Win or lose we’re all miserable now
Key Things to Know
  • Leicester City supporters expressed widespread frustration and misery following back-to-back relegations into League One.
  • Leicester defeated Bromley 4-0 to secure their first consecutive league victories since August 2025.
  • Head coach Russell Martin has faced criticism from supporters over his ineffective, possession-based tactical style.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Leicester City supporters travelled to Bromley for a League One fixture, reflecting on their club's steep decline a decade after competing in the Champions League. Following consecutive relegations, 825 away fans made the journey to south-east London with the team sitting 10th in the third tier. Despite widespread frustration over recent poor form and divisive tactics under head coach Russell Martin, Leicester's away following remains completely sold out this season.

The match concluded positively for the travelling supporters as Leicester secured a 4-0 victory over Bromley, achieving back-to-back league wins for the first time since August 2025. The result offered brief respite amid ongoing supporter discontent regarding club ownership and Martin's possession-based style, following a turbulent summer where sporting director James McCarron oversaw more than 30 departures and 16 new arrivals.

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