Official Statement
Posted on: Wed 06 Feb 2008
Leicester City Chairman Milan Mandaric has responded to statements released by Plymouth Argyle Chairman Paul Stapleton on the club's Official Website this afternoon (Wednesday).
In those statements, Stapleton talks about the departure of several key players during the January transfer window and in the process openly criticises Foxes boss Ian Holloway, who left the club back in November after 17 successful months at Home Park.
Mandaric said: "I am saddened and disappointed by Paul Stapleton's comments and the timing of them just three days before our crucial game against Plymouth at the Walkers Stadium.
"One thing their Chairman fails to mention is the amount of quality players Ollie brought to Home Park and the team he built under difficult circumstances and financial constraints.
"Surely Ollie deserves some recognition and praise for his efforts. But Plymouth's loss is Leicester City's gain.
"I am delighted Ollie is with us and the important thing is that we put these mind games to one side and concentrate on picking up three points on Saturday with the help of our players and supporters.
"In the short couple of meetings I've had with Paul, he has always conducted himself in a professional manner but after reading these statements, all I can say is that it's not all about their Chairman crying all the way to the bank."
