A secret invite and other 'pinch-me' moments before Leicester woke up

What the report says

BBC Sport Football reports that Leicester City are reflecting on the 10th anniversary of their Premier League title triumph as the club prepares for life in League One after back-to-back relegations. The piece revisits the extraordinary 2015-16 season, when Claudio Ranieri’s side defied 5,000-1 odds and later secured the title after Tottenham Hotspur’s draw with Chelsea in early May 2016. The club now expects new manager Russell Martin to guide them back up at the first attempt, underscoring how far the team has fallen since that remarkable campaign.

The article focuses on lesser-known memories from the title celebrations and the culture around the squad. It describes a discreet invitation for a small group of reporters to meet Ranieri at the old Belvoir Drive training ground, where he received a standing ovation. Former players and staff also recalled bonding moments away from the pitch, including a team pizza outing after a clean sheet, which helped build trust and communication in the dressing room. Robert Huth said those informal interactions improved relationships inside the squad.

Other anecdotes highlight the wider city’s reaction. Nathan Dyer watched the title-clinching match from hospital after the birth of his son, while Jamie Vardy hosted team-mates for the decisive game amid huge public interest. The report also notes local businesses capitalizing on the fairytale, including a butcher’s shop that created a “Ranieri” sausage. Together, the stories show how Leicester’s title run became a city-wide event and why it remains a defining moment in English football.