Albrighton and Morgan reflect on Leicester’s 5,000-1 Premier League win
Former Leicester City stars Marc Albrighton and Wes Morgan have reflected on their miraculous 5,000-1 Premier League title victory a decade later, sharing bizarre memories of lockdown celebrations.
The historic 2016 triumph sparked unprecedented scenes across the city after title rivals Tottenham Hotspur failed to defeat Chelsea.
Bookmakers famously priced the East Midlands outfit at highly improbable odds to lift the trophy, as the squad had only narrowly avoided relegation the previous season.
Surreal police escort to Vardy’s party
The sheer scale of the ensuing street celebrations meant players faced unexpected logistical challenges simply attempting to gather together.
Veteran winger Albrighton revealed that the massive crowds outside striker Jamie Vardy’s home forced him into a brief stay at a local police station.
He arrived at the custody suite only to find full-back Ben Chilwell already waiting under similar lockdown conditions for his own safety.
“I got my parents to try drop me at Jamie Vardy’s house and they had to drop me at the police station instead because there were too many fans outside his gate so I had to get a police escort in,” Albrighton told BBC East Midlands Today.
“Then we were both sat in the back of this police car driving through to Vards’ house and you see all the fans banging on the police car window and throwing scarves on the car.”
The wide man admitted the chaotic journey through the adoring crowds made the squad feel like global celebrities.
Recent struggles cannot erase history
The upcoming milestone anniversary arrives during a difficult modern era for the Foxes, with recent campaigns culminating in devastating back-to-back relegations.
Despite the club preparing for life in the third tier of English football next season, former captain Morgan insists these struggles will not ruin their ultimate achievement.
“I don’t think it will taint what we did by any means,” Morgan explained regarding the recent drop from the Championship.
“Regardless of what’s happened, the club, the fans and everyone will celebrate that time.”
The Jamaican international skippered that legendary squad through one of the greatest underdog campaigns in sporting history, securing a legacy that remains a daily talking point.