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Brighton beat Chelsea and heap more pressure RoseniorThis is not available in the location you selected. There was an errorBrighton heap even more pressure on Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior with a 3-0 win. Goals from Ferdikadioglu (pictured), Jack Hinshelwood, and Danny Welbeck were enough to secure victory. Premier League36 minutes agoShare this pageAbout sharing

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Image source: Getty ImagesByNick MashiterFootball Reporter25 minutes ago155 commentsTen years ago Leicester was days away from winning Premier League. The Foxes will play in League One next season. They have been on a steep decline since winning the FA Cup 2021. Tuesday’s 2-2 tie with Hull City confirmed the relegation. The Foxes experienced all emotions in the last decade, from the shock of winning the FA Cup by a 5,000-1 margin to the tragic death of Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha two years later in a helicopter accident. In 2016-17, they played Atletico in the Champions League quarter finals. The Foxes are now in the same league as Bromley, a team that has played non-league football for 132 years. The decline began after Rodgers’ dismissal in April 2023, when the club was in the bottom three. They still had internationals like Jamie Vardy and James Maddison, but they were unable to win the FA Cup. In the three years since Rodgers’ departure, Leicester has had seven managers. Sources question the decision-making, as the Foxes have lurched between styles with no identity. They went from Smith to Enzo Maesca who at least led them to the Championship title 2024. Steve Cooper, after a failed attempt to sign Graham Potter, to Ru Marti Cifuentes, who was appointed by Van Nistelrooy in July, was expected to take over with the same squad. He was sacked in January after finishing 14th, six points away from the play-offs. Former Foxes defender Gary Rwett was then appointed 24 days later, having been fired by releg Leicester has fallen even further under Rowett. The six-point deduction in February for violating EFL financial regulations left them only on goal differential from the relegation zones. Insiders were shocked at the poor performance of the team in the Saturday’s loss at Portsmouth. Harry Winks got into an ugly argument with fans after the match as he boarded his team coach. Winks, who was brought on as a substitute in the second half of the Hull game, was booed when he entered the field. Follow the reaction as Leicester is relegated from League OneLeicester is relegated after a draw against Hull. The impact of the owner’s deathThe impact that Vichai’s death has on the Foxes cannot be underestimated. The story of winning the Premier League in 2015-16 against all odds is one of the most inspiring sporting stories ever. Robert Huth, the key member of Foxes’ winning squad, said: “He was so important.” “He was a man who got things done.” “After Vichai died, his son Aiyawatt (known as ‘Top” in Thailand) took over the club and father’s business. Huth said, “Top is younger.” “He lost his father, he has to now run King Power. He is in the spotlight. It’s easy to criticise. “He lost his dad in public and it will have an impact. People tend to overlook this. He had to take the company over when he was only 33. You’re a teenager, you look to your father for guidance and it was taken from him overnight.” Leicester have taken steps in order to stop the decline. However, some sources have cited blame culture and a lack of responsibility from both the squad and the club. Huth, Leicester’s loan manager between 2022-2024, said, “I always found Jon to be fair, reasonable, and honest.” “They love Leicester, and want the club do well, but they need help. “Image source, PA MediaThe Fans’ verdict”It is heartbreaking to see us do so well and then dare to dream or to do the impossible,” Foxes Trust Chair Lynn Wyeth told BBC Sport. “I don’t believe anyone ever truly, honestly, thought that we would compete in the Premier League each season. We’re not deluded, but there was an optimism that we could start to be up there in the European spots quite frequently. “It’s not been a gradual slide. It has been in a free fall since Brendan Rodgers. “It all went horribly wrong very quickly. It “The financial impact of another relegationByDale JohnsonFootball issues correspondentLeicester’s relegation comes with serious financial question marks.After being deducted six points for exceeding the maximum loss threshold through to the 2023-24 season by PS20.8m, last month the club reported another huge loss (PS71.1m) for 2024-25.And that second season was as a Premier League club.Leicester had been operating a wages-to-turnover ratio of more than 100% for the two seasons to 2023-24, meaning they were paying out more just on salaries than they generated.Wages dropped to 82% for the Premier League relegation season – largely due to television income – but they still had several big earners.Those players had clauses that reduced their wages upon relegation, but Leicester have still had several of the highest-paid players in the Championship this season.Many of the big earners – such as Patson Daka, Ricardo Pereira and Winks – will be out of contract in the summer.But Oliver Skipp, who has won 10 England caps, is contracted through to 2029 and Jannik Vestergaard remains under contract after being given a three-year deal just before his 31st birthday in 2024.Finding new clubs for those players will not be easy.And then there’s the issue with Leicester’s loan from Australian investment bank Macquarie.In September, they went to Macquarie to bring forward instalments due from the transfers of Tom Cannon, Kasey McAteer and James Justin. In ‘Top’ has previously written off hundreds of millions of pounds in loans.But now it seems Macquarie has been providing lots of the advanced funding, spending future monies due.With television revenues much lower in the League One, there will come a point when there is not much left to take out loans against.From next season, clubs in League One will be restricted to spending 60% of their extra football income – such as prize money, cup earnings or transfer fees received – on player-related expenditure.With many players still at the club on – in League One terms – astronomical wages, it will be tough for Leicester to operate within these parameters.Related topicsLeicester CityPremier LeagueLeague OneChampionshipFootball

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Image source: Getty ImagesByDale JohnsonFootball Issues Correspondent59 minutes ago395 CommentsChampionship Clubs have rejected the chance to introduce a video assistant referee (VAR) system for next season. Football Video Support (FVS), a variant of VAR that requires fewer resources and allows each coach to review two games per game, could’ve been brought in by August. Goal Line Technology will remain in the second tier. A cost-based study will be conducted before a vote is held in June on whether to extend it to League One. In recent months several managers have called for the introduction of VAR. Norwich manager Philippe Clement stated that there are “moments when I miss VAR in order to get the right decision” after his team conceded a penalty against Ipswich this month. Former Bristol City manager Gerhard Struber stated in January that there are “many indications, evaluations, and the decisions with VAR are better and fairer”. VAR is currently used in the second divisions of Spain, Italy, and Germany. The TV rights deal collapsed and it was scrapped for financial reasons. Slot claims VAR has been against Liverpool – Is he correct?6 days agoWe’ve complied with the financial rules – West Brom13 AprWhat is Football Video Support (FVS?) Football Video Support (FVS), has been tested for two years. It is designed for leagues with fewer cameras and officials. There is no VAR. Instead, a replay operator shows the match referee the camera angles on the pitchside monitor. The manager keeps the challenge if it is successful. Mark Bullingham, Football Association chief executive, said earlier this year that FVS “reduces the amount of times when there is a VAR intervention and effectively puts onus on the coach”. The referee only went to the monitor twice in the last two rounds in the Premier League. With FVS, that number could increase to four times a game – or even more if a manager’s challenge is upheld. Pacific FC and Supra du Quebec had a 2-2 score in injury time after the referee let a tackle from the home team’s Joshua Belluz go unpunished. Supra du Quebec challenged the straight red card for Belluz. It was not a foul that warranted a red card, but the referee needed to take the appropriate disciplinary action once he saw the monitor. Belluz received a yellow card, and as he had already been cautioned, he was dismissed. Supra du Quebec had lost their challenge but they used it tactfully to get a player dismissed. Then, they scored the winning goal during the extra time that was caused by the review. Related topicsChampionshipFootball

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Image source, Getty ImagesByAadam PatelFootball Reporter1 hour ago87 comments”Did i ever think that I would be playing for Liverpool in Premier League? When I was called upon, I wanted to do my very best. Freddie Woodman played four Premier League matches in eight years with Newcastle, but he was also loaned out to six other teams during that time. He joined Preston in 2022 after leaving Newcastle at the end his contract. Woodman, 29, admitted that being a third choice keeper is difficult. “I’m new to this position. When the opportunity arose, I was a little unsure if I should take it on. As a third option, I am still learning the job. “I quickly realized that my game time would be limited, and that I’d probably be called on for 10, 20 minutes. When that time came, I wanted to be ready. “So, during the eight months that I train, I think about those 10 minutes or those 20 minutes where you might be nervous, but can rely on the preparation you’ve done. That’s what I did. “I’ve learned that being third choice is more important than I thought it would be. “You’re trying to build a relationship with your teammates, so if Dom (Szoboszlai) wants to do more free-kicks I want to help him. I will be there for Mo [Salah] if he wants to shoot more. “So, it’s about trying to find another role within the team. And realising how crucial it is. “Joy to Liverpool fans, but a big summer for Slot1 day agoDerby Bow caps superb weekend for FamilyAsked about his ability to put himself last on a daily bases, Woodman replied: “It is easy here.” You know that Mo Salah will come to you and say he wants to shoot more. It’s a dream for every child… “And to develop a relationship with Robbo, Curtis Jones, Cody Gakpo, Virgil van Dijk ]… I saw these guys as superstars last season. You come in and realize that they are just normal guys and good people. It’s been nice to build these relationships. “After Sunday’s match, Liverpool boss Arne slot praised Woodman who made a save to deny Iliman Ndiaye, after coming on. “He said that I had worked hard all season and didn’t get much credit. Woodman said, “I’m happy about that.” “He was happy for me, and for me, to shake his hands after the match, realising that I felt like i’d done my best, is a lovely moment. Woodman is expected to play at Anfield against his boyhood team Crystal Palace this weekend. Alisson is still out with a serious hamstring injury, and Mamardashvili will be on the sidelines for a while. “It would feel unreal and incredible to play another Premier League game for Liverpool,” said Woodman. “I grew supporting Palace. I was a Ball Boy there and played against [them] in the Carabao Cup this season. I hope Giorgi is fine and that Ali, the best goalkeeper on the planet, returns fit. “We’ll have to wait and see what happens Saturday. I will do my thing this week and prepare like I’m playing. “Woodman made his top-flight Liverpool debut on Saturday, capping a fantastic weekend for him and his family. His father Andy, a former goalkeeper who now manages Bromley, celebrated the club’s first ever promotion to League One. Woodman said, “I was enjoying the Merseyside Derby at the new stadium when I was thrown into it at full speed. It was a great weekend for my family.” “Yeah it was a bit nerve-racking. The nerves are what drive you to do your best and not let anyone down. “You come on, and you think of the eight months you’ve spent working every day to get this one moment. When you are called upon, all you want to do is be reliable. “That’s how it feels and to be honest, i was happy to get to the finish line. But to win the game the way we did (with Van Dijk’s 100th-minute head) was incredible. “Related topicsLiverpoolPremier LeagueFootballMore on this storyLatest Liverpool news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Liverpool – what do you want to know?