Unbelievable: Jordan James’ father has made the final decision on the Leicester City star’s future at the club, that surprised everyone.

Leicester City’s flirtation with disaster in 1991 remains one of the more overlooked chapters in the club’s modern history.

Long established in the second tier, the Foxes suddenly found themselves dragged into a relegation fight that went to the wire.

David Pleat began the campaign in charge but paid the price for a disjointed season, departing before its conclusion. Leicester, never expected to struggle, had lost both balance and direction.

Performances lacked cohesion, and a side containing capable individuals failed to find any rhythm.

Survival hinged on the final day against Oxford United at Filbert Street. Tony James proved the unlikely saviour, scoring the only goal to preserve Leicester’s status.

With Pleat gone, first-team coach Gordon Lee oversaw matters on an interim basis, selecting a side that, while not without talent, looked uneven and at times improvised.

Martin Hodge kept goal behind a defence featuring Steve Walsh and James, while David Kelly led the line. Yet the team’s shape remained uncertain, with players frequently deployed out of position.

James, a promising figure, might have hoped his decisive moment would cement his place, but change soon arrived. Brian Little took charge and swiftly reshaped the squad, ushering in a new era built on energy and belief.

Within three years, Leicester had reached three play-off finals, winning promotion in 1994 — a remarkable turnaround from the brink.