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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Leicester face battle to find a manager to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy amid points deduction fears
No fewer than EIGHT players have entered the final year of their contracts Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LEICESTER face a battle to convince their top managerial targets to take on the chaos gripping the crisis-hit club. The Foxes finally parted company with manager Ruud van Nistelrooy on Friday — 33 days after the end of the season — and a whopping 68 days since relegation was confirmed against Liverpool with five games remaining. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 Ruud van Nistelrooy left Leicester City this week 7 The Foxes were relegated back to the Championship after just one season Credit: Getty 7 Sean Dyche has been linked with the Leicester job Credit: Getty Sean Dyche and Sheffield Wednesday's departing boss Danny Rohl have emerged as the front-runners to replace the Dutchman following his marathon period as a dead-man walking. Former Wolves boss Gary O'Neil and ex-Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick are also on Leicester's radar. However, club chiefs will find it tough to persuade any potential candidate to accept what increasingly appears to be a poisoned chalice. The Foxes seem to be in freefall and have a potential points deduction hanging over them in the Championship as Prem bosses charged them with breaching strict Profit and Sustainability Rules. READ MORE LEICESTER NEWS CAR CRASH Fans claim Carabao Cup draw is 'rigged' as huge derby clash is handed out Meanwhile, the club's main backers, King Power, have been plunged into a financial crisis and are feared to be on the brink of collapse after running up eye-watering losses of £450million. Legendary striker Jamie Vardy quit the East Midlands outfit this summer to cut the last ties with the club's 5,000-1 title-winning team which famously lifted Premier League trophy in 2016. Wilfred Ndidi, 28, is expected to follow him out of the door, with Everton and Manchester United looking to sign the powerful midfielder. No fewer than EIGHT players have entered the final year of their contracts, while Van Nistelrooy banished Harry Winks and Jannik Vestergaard for refusing to stay one night a week in Leicester. 7 Former Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has been linked with taking over at the King Power Stadium Credit: AP 7 Manchester United legend Michael Carrick is also on the Foxes' radar after leaving Middlesbrough last month Credit: PA CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS With little cash available to patch up a wafer-thin squad already low on confidence following relegation, the new boss may also struggle to convince potential targets to join. It is a bleak prospect for Leicester chiefs — club chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha and beleaguered director of football Jon Rudkin — as they try to find 48-year-old Van Nistelrooy's replacement. Ruud Van Nistelrooy speaks after Leicester relegated to the Championship Title-winner Marc Albrighton fears for his former club, whose players return for pre-season training on Monday. The 35-year-old former wideman told SunSport: 'Most clubs are prepared for the worst now. 'They sack their manager in the morning and by the afternoon they've got someone else in charge. 'But it will be hard for Leicester to get someone in with a potential points deduction hanging over the club. 'Any new manager will be conscious of that and won't want to commit until they know what they're dealing with. 7 Title-winner Marc Albrighton exclusively opened up about his fears to SunSport Credit: Getty 'The fans will be expecting an early appointment, given the length of time the board must have known Ruud was going. 'But I wouldn't be too hasty with a new appointment. 'I'd be really thorough because they MUST get this appointment right. 'They obviously went through two major managerial changes last season, and they won't want to go through that again. 'They'll want a manager who is hopefully going to be there for quite a while. So I wouldn't be rushing too much into it if I was them."
The Irish Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Leicester face battle to find a manager to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy amid points deduction fears
LEICESTER face a battle to convince their top managerial targets to take on the chaos gripping the crisis-hit club. The Foxes finally Liverpool with five games remaining. 7 Ruud van Nistelrooy left Leicester City this week 7 The Foxes were relegated back to the Championship after just one season Credit: Getty 7 Sean Dyche has been linked with the Leicester job Credit: Getty Sean Dyche and Sheffield Wednesday's departing boss Danny Rohl have emerged as the front-runners to replace the Dutchman following his marathon period as a dead-man walking. Former Wolves boss Gary O'Neil and ex-Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick are also on Leicester's radar. However, club chiefs will find it tough to persuade any potential candidate to accept what increasingly appears to be a poisoned chalice. The Foxes seem to be in freefall and have a potential points deduction hanging over them in the Championship as Prem bosses READ MORE LEICESTER NEWS Meanwhile, the club's main backers, King Power , have been plunged into a financial crisis and are feared to be on the brink of collapse after running up eye-watering losses of £450million. Legendary striker Jamie Vardy quit the East Midlands outfit this summer to cut the last ties with the club's 5,000-1 title-winning team which famously lifted Premier League trophy in 2016. Everton and Manchester United looking to sign the powerful midfielder. No fewer than EIGHT players have entered the final year of their contracts, while Van Nistelrooy banished Most read in Football 7 Former Wolves boss Gary O'Neil has been linked with taking over at the King Power Stadium Credit: AP 7 Manchester United legend Michael Carrick is also on the Foxes' radar after leaving Middlesbrough last month Credit: PA CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS With little cash available to patch up a wafer-thin squad already low on confidence following relegation, the new boss may also struggle to convince potential targets to join. It is a bleak prospect for Leicester chiefs — club chairman Aiyawatt 'Top' Srivaddhanaprabha and beleaguered director of football Jon Rudkin — as they try to find 48-year-old Van Nistelrooy's replacement. Ruud Van Nistelrooy speaks after Leicester relegated to the Championship Title-winner pre-season training on Monday. The 35-year-old former wideman told SunSport: 'Most clubs are prepared for the worst now. 'They sack their manager in the morning and by the afternoon they've got someone else in charge. 'But it will be hard for Leicester to get someone in with a potential points deduction hanging over the club. 'Any new manager will be conscious of that and won't want to commit until they know what they're dealing with. 7 Title-winner Marc Albrighton exclusively opened up about his fears to SunSport Credit: Getty 'The fans will be expecting an early appointment, given the length of time the board must have known Ruud was going. 'But I wouldn't be too hasty with a new appointment. 'I'd be really thorough because they MUST get this appointment right. 'They obviously went through two major managerial changes last season, and they won't want to go through that again. 'They'll want a manager who is hopefully going to be there for quite a while. So I wouldn't be rushing too much into it if I was them." 7 Jamie Vardy and Albrighton won the Premier League, FA Cup and Championship together at Leciester Credit: Getty
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 'Bizarre timing for a sensible call'
"The timing seems so bizarre but saying that, nothing should surprise me now."Ruud van Nistelrooy's departure from Leicester City did not come as a surprise for many after a poor tenure in the Premier League. But the timing of it? That's caused a When You're Smiling podcast team break down the possibilities for why the announcement has taken several weeks and the implications for Leicester in the upcoming season."A little bit surprised in terms of the actual timing of it. With the financial regulations, I thought it may have been beyond June into July," former Foxes striker Matty Fryatt said."Leicester have been sealed to their fate for nine weeks now and there's been no real news and you're thinking 'is Ruud going to stay or not?'."It seems to me like someone has said 'we've got the players back in for pre-season on Monday, by the way we've still got Ruud in charge, can someone get rid of him?'"Listen to the full reaction and more on BBC Sounds.
See - Sada Elbalad
16 hours ago
- Sport
- See - Sada Elbalad
Leicester City Sack Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy
Rana Atef On Friday, 2015 Premier League Champion Leicester City sacked their coach Ruud van Nistelrooy due to the poor performance. Leicester City finished in the 18th place on the standings and were relegated to the Championship. There were no reports regarding the next manager for the Foxes. Leicester City clinched just six wins and conceded 25 defeats in 38 matches. The Foxes announced the news on social media. They posted: "Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud's contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect," Leicester City wrote on their social media handle." read more Japan Stun Spain 2-1 to Qualify for World Cup Last 16 World Cup 2022: Get to Know Confirmed Line-ups of Japan and Spain Group E Decider Saudi Arabia Bid Farewell to World Cup after 2-1 Loss to Mexico Tunisia Achieve Historic Win over France but Fail to Qualify Tunisia to Clash against France in World Cup Sports Get to Know Squad of Group D Teams in World Cup Sports Al Ahly Gift EGP 70,000 to Players After Claiming Egyptian Super Cup Title Sports Bencharki Hits First 2 Goals with Al Jazira Since Leaving Zamalek Sports Arsenal Possible Line-up for Nottingham Forest News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Rhyl Journal
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Ruud van Nistelrooy's Leicester departure confirmed
Van Nistelrooy was appointed at the King Power Stadium in November but was unable to steer the club away from danger, with a return to the Championship confirmed with five games of the season to play. The Dutchman called for clarity on his future following their relegation at the beginning of May, but has had to wait with the club finally confirming his exit on Friday morning. Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud's contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect. — Leicester City (@LCFC) June 27, 2025 The delay is understood to have hinged around the start of a new accounting period, which begins on Monday. With players due back in for pre-season training on June 30, the recruitment process for Van Nistelrooy's replacement is well under way. A statement read: 'Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud's contract with the club as first team manager will terminate with immediate effect. 'Ruud has overseen a challenging period for the club. From his appointment in November 2024, he approached the role with professionalism, integrity and a clear commitment to our aims, including through the integration of several promising players from the club's academy into our first team environment. 'Ruud moves on with the respect and thanks of everyone at the football club for his dedication and hard work, and with our very best wishes for the future. 'Preparation for the EFL Championship season will continue with the planned start of pre-season on Monday, June 30. 'First team coaching staff will oversee the delivery of those plans until a new manager is appointed. 'There will be no further comment until this process has been completed.' Van Nistelrooy replaced Steve Cooper on November 29 and won four points in his opening two games. But that was as good as it got, as a run of 15 defeats from their next 16 matches sealed their fate. Within that run, they lost nine successive home games without scoring – a new top-flight record. Once relegation was confirmed, the Foxes improved, taking seven points from their final five outings to finish 22nd, 13 points from safety. Van Nistelrooy called for talks with the club's hierarchy as soon as relegation was confirmed, but was left hanging for a number of weeks. The Dutchman said: 'I would like to personally thank the Leicester City players, coaches, academy and all the staff I have worked with for their professionalism and dedication during my time at the club and to thank the fans for their support, and take this opportunity to wish the club well for the future.' The Foxes face the prospect of having to deal with a significant points deduction in the Championship, having been charged by the Premier League for breaking Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Leicester begin their season with the visit of Sheffield Wednesday on August 10.
