'I promised the players that after our first clean sheet, I'd treat them all to pizza - but instead of eating them, the boys would have to make their own!' Claudio Ranieri on the evening that inspired remarkable Leicester City Premier League title win

"They were all good lads humble and eager to work. Whether we won, drew or lost, they trained at 100 per cent. Many of them didn't actually live in Leicester, so they didn't spend a huge amount of time together away from the pitch."

"For example, when we organised team dinners, [Jamie] Vardy never really came along. He was quite a solitary character by nature, but I've never been a despot."

"There were rules, of course as long as those were still respected, everything ran smoothly. There were never any real problems."

Claudio Ranieri reflects on Leicester City's remarkable 2016 Premier League title victory, attributing it to the team's exceptional spirit. Despite narrowly avoiding relegation the previous season, the squad transformed their momentum into a title challenge. Ranieri emphasized the importance of fostering relationships among players, many of whom lived far from Leicester. He organized team dinners and activities to enhance camaraderie, acknowledging that some players, like Jamie Vardy, were more solitary. Ranieri maintained a balance of rules and respect, ensuring a harmonious environment without major issues.

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