Leicester City F.C. Board is no longer viable." The sacking was linked to a number of public relations issues involving Pearson throughout the season, with the final straw involving his son James' role in a "racist sex tape" made by three Leicester reserve players in Thailand during a post-season goodwill tour. Leicester reacted by appointing former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri as their new manager for the new 2015–16 Premier League season. Under Ranieri, the club made an exceptional start to the season. Striker Jamie Vardy scored 13 goals over 11 consecutive matches from August to November, breaking Ruud van Nistelrooy's Premier League record
2016–17 Leicester City F.C. season after winning the Premier League title in the 2015–16 season. Supplier: Puma / Sponsor: King Power On 15 June 2016, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced. Leicester City qualified for the group stage of the 2016–17 UEFA Champions League by winning the 2015–16 Premier League. It was their first participation in this competition. As champions of England, the club was in Pot 1 for the group stage draw. "As of 21 May 2017." "As of 21 May 2017." 2016–17 Leicester City F.C. season The 2016–17 Leicester City season was the club's 112th season in the English football league