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Gary Rowett’s first move as Leicester City manager could prove crucial in relegation fight: Opinion
Gary Rowett is back with Callum Davidson for the third time, and they could help Leicester City avoid relegation.

Gary Rowett has Callum Davidson back as his assistant manager for the first time since 2020, and it could be pivotal in retaining Leicester City’s status in the Championship.
Leicester City are in a precarious position at the moment and are in grave danger of being relegated this term. The Foxes were handed a six-point deduction, which has been compounded by their current streak of six games without a victory.

Gary Rowett was recently installed as the new manager of LCFC until the conclusion of the current campaign, following the dismissal of Marti Cifuentes. The former Oxford United boss secured a 2-2 draw against Stoke City in his debut match in charge last weekend.

The Foxes sit 22nd in the standings and are one point from safety. Rowett has a difficult task to keep his side in the division, but his choice to rejoin forces with Callum Davidson could prove a wise move heading into the last 13 games of the season.

Davidson has been coaching in Scotland since 2020, but has been without a role since December 2025. The 49-year-old’s comeback to England comes at an opportune moment, with his former teammate requiring assistance to keep Leicester City in the Championship.

Gary Rowett and Callum Davidson reunite again

Both Rowett and Davidson played for Leicester City between 2000 and 2002. The pair first collaborated as manager and assistant at Stoke City in 2018 before they both joined Millwall in 2019.

Davidson played a vital role in helping the Lions push for the play-offs in the 2019/20 season. It was his efforts at The Den that helped him secure his first leading role as St. Johnstone manager. He won the Scottish Cup double in his debut season.

Callum Davidson’s record as St. Johnstone manager

After he departed the South London outfit, Rowett found it tough without the Scotsman as his number two. Now that they have reunited for a third time, they can resume where they left off and ignite the Foxes’ resurgence.

Rowett and Davidson can keep Leicester City in the Championship
Despite their struggles at Stoke City, Rowett and Davidson were a resounding success at Millwall. Through their 35 games together in South London, the duo amassed 56 points. They narrowly missed the play-offs by two points.

There is significantly more pressure on them at Leicester City this season, however, and they must discover a winning formula very swiftly. With their next three games against in-form opponents, securing points could be season-defining.

The Foxes must have belief in their coaches to salvage their disastrous campaign. If Davidson and Rowett prove to be a success once more, they could be a duo that LCFC wish to retain long-term.