Ruud Van Nistelooy was chatting to some early arrivals before walking into the King Power Stadium ahead of his first game in charge.
The new Leicester boss has made an impressive first impression around the club and victory over West Ham on Tuesday would give the fans the same positive feeling.
The Dutchman said at his opening news conference on Monday he was not a romantic and would not compromise victory for style. After five defeats in eight games - including Saturday's poor 4-1 loss at Brentford - the hosts would take a scrappy win.