But he has written one of the stories of the decade and whatever happens over the final nine games of the season he has been the manager of the year.

Mauricio Pochettino and Eddie Howe would also be right up there but for what Ranieri has achieved I think he deserves every award coming his way. He has proven everyone wrong and done it with a smile on his face.

Leicester are virtually guaranteed Champions League football next season, a stunning achievement in itself, and I cannot see them slipping up for the league.