Coventry City player-manager Gary McAllister has backed Micky Adams to guide Leicester City back to the Premiership.

McAllister who was linked with a player-coach role at Leicester will come up against Micky Adams as both clubs bid for promotion. McAllister is looking forward to the competition and admits it is not the first time the two have gone head-to-head.

McAllister told teamtalk.com,

"I've played against Micky loads and loads of times and have a lot of respect for him. He's done well in difficult circumstances at other clubs and I'm sure Leicester have got the right man".

The former Scottish international is also looking forward to the many local derbies next season. He said,

"I'm very excited about next season. There's going to be a lot of interest in the Midland derbies. It will be interesting because there are four or five Midland clubs looking to get back in the Premier League".

An ex-Leicester City player, McAllister was disappointed to see City relegated. He told teamtalk.com,

"It's very sad that Leicester have gone down. It's not the first time it's happened to clubs who are moving to new stadiums but I know the club is geared to play in the Premiership League and I wish them a speedy return".

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