Jock Wallace saw his newly promoted Leicester City side struggle in their first season back in the top flight as they finished off the campaign in a miserable 21st position, which in turn demoted them straight back into the second division.
The 1981 – 1982 campaign proved to be a mixed bag for the foxes as they could not manage the promotion straight back in to the top flight which they had went in search for at the start of the campaign with an eighth position finish at the end of the season, however they enjoyed a magnificent run in the FA cup which led to them reaching the semi finals of the cup competition, suffering defeats against Tottenham Hotspur in the last four,. They reached the third round of the FA cup the following year as they suffered defeat against Notts County in the third round of the competition.
Gary Linker was in prolific form for the club during the 1983- 1984 and 1984 – 1985 seasons as his goals helped establish the Foxes back in the first division as they finished off their campaigns in 15th position on both occasions as Gordon Mile took charge and enjoyed a fine time in charge at the club.