Leeds United supporters were stunned into shock earlier this week when news came out that manager Garry Monk had resigned from his post.
The 38-year-old led the Yorkshire outfit to seventh place in the Championship in his first season at the club, their highest league finish since 2011, and highest points tally (75) in the second tier since 2006.
And although there was some disappointment given they missed out on a top six place, especially as they were in the play-off positions for much of 2017, it was widely seen that Monk had done a great job at Elland Road, although his tenure came to an end this week after failing to agree a new deal.
And attentions have already turned to who might take over from the former Swansea boss, with several names such as Aitor Karanka, Walter Mazzarri, Alan Pardew, and Nigel Pearson being banded around the media.
And there was one name in particular which stimulated quite the response from Leeds on Twitter, that of 65-year-old Claudio Ranieri.
The Italian has been out of work since being sacked by Leicester in February, less than nine months after guiding the Foxes to the most incredible of Premier League title successes.
And despite being responsible for one of the most remarkable stories in sport last year, Leeds fans seem split on the idea of the former Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Juventus boss taking over at Elland Road.
Some are sold on the idea…
Look Ranieri isn’t everybody’s cup of tea but god dammit the bloke won the Premier League last season with Leicester #lufc
— Tom Huffinley (@TomHuffinley) May 26, 2017
Cant believe people wouldn’t want Ranieri, he’s a next level manager. Look at his record. Can it work in the Championship? It’s worth a risk
— Ian Lillystone (@ianlilly) May 27, 2017
@LukeGardener82 @CrossyDailyStar yes @andrearadri do it
— x (@JackLUFC14) May 26, 2017
@LukeGardener82 @CrossyDailyStar @andrearadri Now this would be top draw!! If that fails then Karanka please
— Adam Brown (@adambrown1992) May 26, 2017
@MarkOgden_ I really hope so.as we need a very experienced manager to take us back to.the promised land
— TracysSammy B (@Indie1973) May 26, 2017
Whereas some just aren’t…
@DeadlineDayLive @carpitone I certainly don’t want him at ER
Only reason he did well at LCFC is the staff
Not got the right temperament for #lufc— Harry (@HarryLUFC1307) May 26, 2017
@LukeGardener82 @CrossyDailyStar Hope this isn’t true
— arcticdyl1987 (@arcticdyl1987) May 26, 2017
@LukeGardener82 @CrossyDailyStar Wouldn’t want this at all
— Mike Gore (@MikeGore2) May 26, 2017
Prefer Karanka over Ranieri all day long. Different gravy in the Championship.46 games.Couldnt care less about the style of football. #lufc
— Jonny Howard (@Jonny__Howard) May 27, 2017
@lufcThommo @andrearadri I’m not sure Ranieri is for us. Sounds bonkers to write off a prem winner but no champ exp, Lei a smaller club. Worry he lost dressing room.
— Simon F (@sycophanticsimo) May 26, 2017