Despite Leicester's interest in Graham Potter - and discussion getting to an advanced stage with the former Chelsea boss - dialogue always remained open with Steve Cooper.
Talks never ended and he was never discounted from the process. Conversations with Potter ultimately failed to yield a positive outcome but Cooper's track record proves he can be the best man for the job, after his appointment on a three-year deal.
Leicester's profit and sustainability situation has been helped by the compensation of about £10m they got from predecessor Enzo Maresca's move to Chelsea, which naturally eases fears for any incoming manager.