Leicester City: When You're Smiling Leicester City: When You're Smiling

City Still Searching for a Win

Aug 31, 2026 · 36m

Summary

Jack Rafferty hosts Mike Stowell, former Leicester coach and current Plymouth goalkeeper coach, to discuss Leicester’s slow League One start and the upcoming clash against Plymouth. They analyze Russell Martin’s tactics, the need for a gritty winning mentality, and Luke Thomas’s successful shift to center-back. Stowell also shares insights on Plymouth’s promotion ambitions and his emotional return to the King Power Stadium.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Whole Foods Market and Odu Intro: Leicester City's poor start and Mike Stowell joins Mike Stowell's emotions returning to King Power Stadium Analysis of Leicester's draw against MK Dons Pressure on Russell Martin and fan expectations Momentum, frustration, and the need for results League One toughness and the need for a gritty win Striker options and squad depth concerns Importance of the clean sheet and defensive solidity Interview with Luke Thomas on playing center-back Mike Stowell's view on Luke Thomas and Harry Souttar Transfer deadline day and center-back needs Sponsor break: Whole Foods Market Russell Martin preview: Plymouth and quick turnaround Plymouth's form and promotion ambitions Tom Cleverley's management and Mike's return Outro: Broadcast details and BBC Podcasts promo
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