Bookmakers were offering 5,000-1 on us winning the title, and considered it more likely the Loch Ness Monster would appear or that Bono would be elected Pope' Claudio Ranieri on how Leicester City achieved the impossible

"Ranieri faced skepticism regarding his appointment, with bookmakers offering 5,000-1 odds on Leicester winning the title, considering it more likely that aliens would land."

"Despite initial doubts, Ranieri was determined to succeed, focusing on reaching 40 points and later adjusting his goals as the season unfolded."

"Ranieri was astonished by the players' incredible determination in training, which he believed was crucial to the success of Leicester's fairytale season."

Claudio Ranieri took over Leicester City in July 2015, facing skepticism after a brief tenure with Greece. Initially tasked with reaching 40 points, he later adjusted his goals as the season progressed. Despite bookmakers giving Leicester 5,000-1 odds to win the title, Ranieri remained undeterred by the doubts surrounding his appointment. He was impressed by the players' determination during training, which laid the groundwork for an extraordinary season that culminated in Leicester's unexpected Premier League championship victory.

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