Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers saluted “a job well done” by his players after they beat Danish outfit Randers 4-1 in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie.The Foxes took the lead at the King Power Stadium through a 23rd-minute Wilfred Ndidi effort before the visitors sprung a surprise by equalising in the 45th minute via captain Vito Hammershoy-Mistrati.Harvey ...Full Story »

LEICESTER boss Brendan Rodgers has found a new home in Cheshire’s ‘football belt’. As we revealed, Rodgers was looking for a posh address and has now landed a penthouse in Wilmslow — a postcode shared with some of the game’s leading lights. Brendan Rodgers has found a new home in Cheshire's 'football belt' He faces a lengthy commute to the Foxes’ training g...Full Story »

Leicester remain without several key players for the visit of West Ham.Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans, Wesley Fofana, Timothy Castagne and Ryan Bertrand are all out for Brendan Rodgers.Youri Tielemans and Harvey Barnes could be recalled after being second-half substitutes in the 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Thursday.Kurt Zouma will be available for West Ham despite the ongoing furore about mistreating h...Full Story »

Furious boss Brendan Rodgers has told his Leicester flops they are fighting for their futures after being dumped out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest.The Foxes chief questioned his squad’s hunger and desire and labelled their performance embarrassing as the holders were routed 4-1.Two goals in 87 seconds from Philip Zinckernagel and Brennan Johnson were added to by Joe Worrall and Djed S...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers suggested Leicester could seek to have Tuesday’s trip to Everton postponed after being reduced to just eight senior outfield players for Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Watford.The Foxes have been hit by a raft of injuries, positive coronavirus tests and Africa Cup of Nations call-ups in recent weeks.They managed to put the problems aside to begin their defence of the c...Full Story »

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers will assess his squad before thinking about asking for Tuesday’s trip to Everton to be postponed after being reduced to eight senior outfield players for Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Watford.The Foxes have been hit by a raft of injuries, positive coronavirus tests and Africa Cup of Nations call-ups in recent weeks.All eight of those senior players s...Full Story »

Boss Brendan Rodgers’ hailed Leicester’s resilience after the depleted Foxes recovered from their Europa League exit to thump Newcastle.James Maddison shone, scoring one and making two, as the Foxes cruised past the struggling Magpies 4-0.They were dumped out of the Europa League after Thursday’s 3-2 Europa League defeat at Napoli, when they were without seven players who were ...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admitted he does not even know what the Europa Conference League is after blaming “naivety” and poor defending for his side’s 3-2 Europa League defeat at Napoli.The Foxes began the night top of Group C, but they ended it in third place and heading into the lesser competition of the Europa Conference League after their defeat was compounded by Spar...Full Story »

Brendan Kiernan could be pushing for a place in Walsall’s starting line-up for the visit of Crawley in Sky Bet League Two on Tuesday.The midfielder has missed his side’s last two matches with a foot injury.Kiernan was absent for the Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Cambridge and was an unused substitute for his side’s FA Cup home loss to Swindon at the weekend, but could be f...Full Story »

Walsall will have Brendan Kiernan available for the FA Cup clash with Swindon.Kiernan missed the midweek Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Cambridge with a foot injury but has returned to training and will be fit.Rory Holden is still absent, but is the only player who has not trained ahead of the game.Liam Kinsella, Conor Wilkinson and Zak Mills have all recently returned from injury and could ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers rued a lack of concentration and aggression in key moments after Leicester had to come from behind twice to salvage a 2-2 draw at Southampton.James Maddison’s moment of magic early in the second period earned a point at St Mary’s but the Foxes were unable to fully overcome a sloppy opening period.Defender Jonny Evans initially fired the visitors level, in between firs...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers hailed in-form James Maddison as a “real inspiration” for the Foxes following their 4-2 win over Watford.The midfielder scored one and created two for Jamie Vardy as the Foxes overcame the battling Hornets at the King Power Stadium.Ademola Lookman added a fourth in the second half to seal the game and end Watford’s hopes of comeback.Josh King&rsqu...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is hopeful Jonny Evans will be fit to face Watford.The defender pulled out of Thursday’s 3-1 Europa League win over Legia Warsaw following the warm up with a thigh issue.Daniel Amartey stands by to deputise again while the rested Jamie Vardy will return. Youri Tielemans (calf), Ricardo Pereira (hamstring), James Justin (knee) and Wesley Fofana (broken leg) re...Full Story »

Boss Brendan Rodgers has urged Leicester to finish the job after they took control of their Europa League destiny.Patson Daka, James Maddison and Wilfred Ndidi struck in the first half to beat Legia Warsaw 3-1 and send the Foxes top of Group C.Victory over Napoli in Italy next month will guarantee a place in the last 16."The positioning of the team was excellent, and we scored some good goals." ...Full Story »

Plymouth will be without Zimbabwe defender Brendan Galloway because of a dislocated kneecap.Galloway was carried off on a stretcher in the first half of Tuesday’s 3-0 home defeat by Wycombe.“I don’t know how long it will be or how bad it is. There is a bit of swelling on it but it’s not ligament damage,” boss Ryan Lowe said.Long-term absentees Niall Ennis and James ...Full Story »

Brendan Rodgers will be allowed to leave Leicester City for Manchester United - thanks to a clause in his contract. That's what's alleged by recent reports, as the pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer grew over the international break. Rodgers, who has been linked with the Old Trafford hot seat, can apparently break his time at Leicester, should a team playing Champions League football approach ...Full Story »

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admitted he was disappointed after his side were booed by their own fans during Saturday’s 3-0 loss to Chelsea.Rodgers also dismissed a suggestion that speculation over his future, with the former Liverpool manager having recently been linked to Manchester United, played any part in the Foxes’ latest underwhelming performance.Some supporters voiced thei...Full Story »

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has denied that he is interested in the Manchester United job amid mounting pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Last month, ESPN reported that Rodgers is a potential replacement for the Norwegian after impressing senior figures at Old Trafford during his short tenure at Leicester. Rodgers, 48, signed a long-term contract in 2019 at the King Power Stadium an...Full Story »

Plymouth will again be without Brendan Galloway and Luke Jephcott when they take on League One rivals Sheffield Wednesday in Tuesday’s FA Cup first-round replay at Home Park.The pair remain unavailable due to international duty, defender Galloway with Zimbabwe and striker Jephcott with Wales Under-21s.George Cooper, Niall Ennis and James Bolton have been working their way towards fitness a...Full Story »

Barcelona to make Sterling loan offer with permanent option (Mirror) Man City winger open to making move abroad Barcelona will make an offer to sign Raheem Sterling on loan with an option to buy him outright, The Mirror claims. Manchester City do not want to lose the England star but he is open to making the move if he does not get assurances about his playing time at the Premier League sid...Full Story »