Leicester fans demand change as Rowett urges action after relegation
Summary
Leicester City football club has been relegated to League One, the third tier of English football, just 10 years after winning the Premier League. Fans protested outside the stadium, calling for changes in club management, and the club’s chief football officer and owner faced demands to leave or sell the club. Manager Gary Rowett took responsibility but said the club’s leaders need to act decisively to improve.Key Facts
- Leicester City was relegated to League One after a 2-2 draw with Hull City.
- The relegation comes 10 years after Leicester’s surprise Premier League title win in 2016.
- Fans protested, demanding the owner Khun Aiyawatt ‘Top’ Srivaddhanaprabha sell the club and for chief football officer Jon Rudkin to leave.
- Owner Khun Top apologized and said he takes full responsibility for the club’s poor performance.
- Gary Rowett became manager in February but could not prevent relegation despite 14 games to save the club.
- Leicester had 6 points deducted earlier for breaching spending rules.
- The club has had six permanent managers during three recent relegations in four years.
- The club faces financial cuts and must reduce its high wage bill after reporting large losses.
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