Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers will be paid £10million if he is sacked
2 years, 4 months ago

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers will be paid £10million if he is sacked

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers is due an eight-figure compensation package if he is sacked by Leicester following the club’s worst start to a season since 1983. Sunday’s 5-2 thrashing at Brighton was their fifth defeat in a row - a sequence that cost Claudio Ranieri his job in February 2017, nine months after leading Leicester to their first Premier League title. Brendan Rodgers' Leicester suffered their fifth straight league defeat after losing to Brighton The result leaves them bottom of the Premier League with just one point from six games Rodgers has expressed frustration at the club’s lack of transfer activity throughout the summer. If Rodgers is sacked by the club, he will be due an eight-figure compensation sum Aside from the team’s poor results, Rodgers’ public comments about the transfer window are thought to have caused frustration in some quarters.

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Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source says
1 year, 5 months ago

Aaron Rodgers takes a pay cut and agrees to a 2-year, $75 million deal with the Jets, AP source says

Associated Press  

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Aaron Rodgers has a new deal with the New York Jets — and he’s taking a pay cut to try to help deliver a Super Bowl to the winning-starved franchise. The person spoke to the AP on the condition of anonymity because the team didn’t announce the contract, which will save the Jets nearly $35 million …

Brendan Rodgers determined to achieve more success after Celtic return
1 year, 6 months ago

Brendan Rodgers determined to achieve more success after Celtic return

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I’m very proud and obviously very happy to be here, I want …

Celtic announce Brendan Rodgers as new manager ahead of 2023/24 season
1 year, 6 months ago

Celtic announce Brendan Rodgers as new manager ahead of 2023/24 season

Firstpost  

The appointment of Rodgers was announced on Monday amid some misgivings from Celtic fans at the way he left in February 2019 — just when the team was on course to win the Scottish title. Glasgow: Brendan Rodgers has secured a return to Celtic, four-and-a-half years after leaving the Scottish champions in the middle of a season to take charge …

Brendan Rodgers returns to Celtic as manager on three-year contract
1 year, 6 months ago

Brendan Rodgers returns to Celtic as manager on three-year contract

The Hindu  

Celtic has appointed Brendan Rodgers as manager on a three-year contract, the Scottish Premiership side said on Monday. Rodgers, who was sacked by Leicester City last season, previously managed Celtic from 2016-2019, winning consecutive trebles - Scottish Premiership, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup. RELATED | Who is Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s new manager John Kennedy, a former Celtic player and …

Premier League: Leicester boss Smith urges final push as relegation looms
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Leicester boss Smith urges final push as relegation looms

The Hindu  

Leicester boss Dean Smith has urged his relegation-haunted players to ignore the fact that survival is out of their hands as they face their last chance to keep the club in the Premier League. Smith’s side is on the brink of dropping into the Championship for the first time in nine years as it heads into Sunday’s final game of …

Sacked Brendan Rodgers believes he would have kept Leicester up
1 year, 9 months ago

Sacked Brendan Rodgers believes he would have kept Leicester up

The Hindu  

Brendan Rodgers said on Tuesday he believes he would have kept Leicester in the Premier League had he remained in charge till the end of the season. The former Liverpool and Celtic boss delivered two top-five finishes in the Premier League and the club’s first-ever FA Cup win in 2021. “I am obviously disappointed to depart so close to the …

Why Leicester sacked Brendan Rodgers – player unrest, split fanbase and facing relegation
1 year, 9 months ago

Why Leicester sacked Brendan Rodgers – player unrest, split fanbase and facing relegation

New York Times  

Brendan Rodgers is one of the most successful managers in Leicester City’s history, but his departure after just over four years felt inevitable in the end. He may have been responsible for two European campaigns — they have only had six in their history — and reached the Europa Conference League semi-final last season, but the worst opening to a …

Brendan Rodgers calls on Leicester to show better 'determination and perseverance' against Tottenham
2 years, 3 months ago

Brendan Rodgers calls on Leicester to show better 'determination and perseverance' against Tottenham

Daily Mail  

Under-fire Brendan Rodgers has called on struggling Leicester to be brave as they look to revive their season. Brendan Rodgers wants his side to show greater grit, determination and perseverance Leicester's struggles are in contrast to their previous top-four challenges and Rodgers wants his players to stand up after five straight defeats. Rodgers has come under increasing pressure after his …

Brendan Rodgers frustrated Leicester failed to ‘get help’ from owners in transfer window
2 years, 4 months ago

Brendan Rodgers frustrated Leicester failed to ‘get help’ from owners in transfer window

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Leicester chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha explained their restricted transfer approach in his programme …

Brendan Rodgers confirms Leicester DID reject a third bid worth £70m from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana
2 years, 4 months ago

Brendan Rodgers confirms Leicester DID reject a third bid worth £70m from Chelsea for Wesley Fofana

Daily Mail  

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has said Chelsea target Wesley Fofana was left out of the matchday squad after not turning up for first-team training last week and has been working with the Under 23s as a result. Having been dropped from the squad for Saturday's 2-1 Premier League loss to Southampton, with Rodgers saying the defender was not in the …

Brendan Rodgers hints at taking the Man United job, as the Leicester boss buys a new home
2 years, 10 months ago

Brendan Rodgers hints at taking the Man United job, as the Leicester boss buys a new home

Daily Mail  

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has put Manchester United on alert after finding himself a new home in Wilmslow, just 13 miles away from Old Trafford. The former Liverpool manager 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 including Red Devils forward Marcus …

Is Brendan Rodgers on the brink following Leicester City's humiliation?
2 years, 11 months ago

Is Brendan Rodgers on the brink following Leicester City's humiliation?

Daily Mail  

The sobering truth is that Leicester City have been sleepwalking towards a shock result of this magnitude for some time. The Foxes were dumped out of the FA Cup by local rivals Nottingham Forest, losing 4-1 Brendan Rodgers blasted his players and is losing his patience amid an underwhelming season Rodgers sought to remind his stars of that amazing feat …

Leicester: Brendan Rodgers furious with Liverpool fixture going ahead 51 hours after Man City defeat
3 years ago

Leicester: Brendan Rodgers furious with Liverpool fixture going ahead 51 hours after Man City defeat

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers has criticised Leicester City's 'ridiculous' two-day turnaround and claimed he cannot make many changes to his severely depleted squad against Liverpool. Rodgers watched Leicester threaten an improbable comeback during the 6-3 defeat at City on Boxing Day but fears the same team are not physically able to produce again. Brendan Rodgers has slammed Leicester City's 'ridiculous' two-day turnaround …

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admits the busy fixture schedule is 'not good' for his depleted squad
3 years ago

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers admits the busy fixture schedule is 'not good' for his depleted squad

Daily Mail  

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has added his voice to the growing concern over this year's holiday schedule and insisted it is 'not good' for the players. Leiceste boss Brendan Rodgers has added his voice to the concerns over player welfare And with his depleted squad facing the champions on Sunday and Liverpool barely 48 hours later, Rodgers has raised his …

Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers hopeful Youri Tielemans will extend contract amid Liverpool interest
3 years, 4 months ago

Leicester coach Brendan Rodgers hopeful Youri Tielemans will extend contract amid Liverpool interest

Daily Mail  

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is hopeful that Youri Tielemans will sign a new contract with the club. Leicester are keen to sign Youri Tielemans to a new contract amid interest in the midfielder Brendan Rodgers called Tielemans 'a top-class professional' and hopes he stays with the club The Belgium international has two years remaining on his existing contract, and Rodgers …

Rodgers proud of Leicester players despite missing Champions League berth
3 years, 7 months ago

Rodgers proud of Leicester players despite missing Champions League berth

The Hindu  

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers could not hide his disappointment after his side was edged out of the Premier League top four on the final day for the second season in succession after a 4-2 home defeat by Tottenham Hotspur. His side had spent a total of 242 days in the top four this season, even more than champions Manchester …

Tottenham 'will target Brendan Rodgers if Leicester fail to qualify for the Champions League'
3 years, 7 months ago

Tottenham 'will target Brendan Rodgers if Leicester fail to qualify for the Champions League'

Daily Mail  

Tottenham will reportedly make another attempt to hire Brendan Rodgers as their new manager if Leicester fail to qualify for the Champions League on Sunday. According to The Sun, Rodgers is still Daniel Levy's first choice to replace Jose Mourinho but the Spurs chairman feared he would not be able to tempt the Northern Irishman if Leicester secured Champions League …

Brendan Rodgers snubs Tottenham interest despite calling them 'one of the biggest clubs in Britain'
3 years, 8 months ago

Brendan Rodgers snubs Tottenham interest despite calling them 'one of the biggest clubs in Britain'

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers has reiterated his happiness at Leicester after rebuffing fresh interest from Tottenham. Brendan Rodgers is in high demand after a hugely successful two seasons with Leicester Rodgers described the north Londoners as one of Britain’s biggest clubs but has no plans to leave the King Power Stadium or a squad he believes can only get better. Rodgers has …

Premier League: Brendan Rodgers Coy About Leicester City's Title Chances
3 years, 11 months ago

Premier League: Brendan Rodgers Coy About Leicester City's Title Chances

News 18  

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers says talk of his side emulating the Foxes’ 2016 fairytale Premier League title win is premature given the volatile state of the race for the crown. Rodgers, though, is wary of any such comparisons especially as his side faded in the run in to the title race last term and lost out on a Champions League …

Premier League: Leicester City ready to 'attack the season' after winning first two matches, says Brendan Rodgers
4 years, 3 months ago

Premier League: Leicester City ready to 'attack the season' after winning first two matches, says Brendan Rodgers

Firstpost  

It was the 100th victory for Rodgers in the Premier League in his 210th game — Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish and Kevin Keegan are the only British managers to have reached the landmark in fewer matches. London: Brendan Rodgers said Leicester were “ready to “attack the season again” after two wins from their opening two Premier League matches eased the …

Rodgers: Champions League fate still in Leicester's hands
4 years, 5 months ago

Rodgers: Champions League fate still in Leicester's hands

The Hindu  

Manager Brendan Rodgers says Leicester City is in a first-class position in its pursuit of Champions League qualification, despite its shock Premier League defeat by Bournemouth at the weekend. With three rounds of fixtures remaining, the battle for the Champions League spots could be settled on the final day of the season when Leicester hosts United at the King Power …

Brendan Rodgers and Leicester's season risks becoming a damp squib
4 years, 5 months ago

Brendan Rodgers and Leicester's season risks becoming a damp squib

Daily Mail  

How Brendan Rodgers and Leicester must be wishing they could relaunch Project Restart all over again. How Brendan Rodgers must be wishing they could relaunch Project Restart all over again Leicester suffered a spectacular collapse on Sunday as they fell to a 4-1 defeat at Bournemouth Chelsea have leapfrogged them into third and they sit one place ahead of Manchester …

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester's slump in form will prove a blessing in disguise
4 years, 6 months ago

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester's slump in form will prove a blessing in disguise

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester's current nosedive will prove a blessing in disguise - even if it costs them a place in the Champions League. Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester's current nosedive in form will prove a blessing in disguise Leicester looked nailed on for a top-four spot but haven't picked up a win since the restart With games against Arsenal, Sheffield …

Leicester boss Rodgers reveals family snub over Celtic exit
4 years, 7 months ago

Leicester boss Rodgers reveals family snub over Celtic exit

The Hindu  

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers claims he has been shunned by some of his family since quitting Celtic to return to the Premier League. Former Liverpool boss Rodgers infuriated Hoops fans when he left the Scottish champion to take charge at the Foxes in February 2019. Speaking to the Beautiful Game Podcast, Rodgers said: “I had family who were just …

Rodgers: Leicester City unlikely to sign players in January
5 years ago

Rodgers: Leicester City unlikely to sign players in January

The Hindu  

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers insists it will not sell any of its star players unless the club decides it want them to leave. Leicester's form has seen some of its top players linked with moves elsewhere, with Manchester United said to be interested in James Maddison and Ben Chilwell a reported target for Chelsea and Manchester City. pic.twitter.com/yTdfTtlhIR — …

Brendan Rodgers signs Leicester City deal until 2025
5 years, 1 month ago

Brendan Rodgers signs Leicester City deal until 2025

The Hindu  

Brendan Rodgers has signed a new contract at Leicester City, keeping him at the Premier League club until 2025. Leicester City is delighted to confirm that manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new contract! — Leicester City December 6, 2019 “When I made the decision to come to Leicester City, it was because I was excited about the direction the …

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers demands improvement despite Burnley victory
5 years, 2 months ago

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers demands improvement despite Burnley victory

Daily Mail  

Forget the public caution. Brendan Rodgers believes his Leicester team can have a glorious season in the Premier League The 21-year-old created the equaliser for Jamie Vardy with an insidious left-wing cross and had grown into the game, causing Burnley problems in the second half with his direct running. Jamie Vardy rose highest to head in Leicester's equalising goal against …

Brendan Rodgers taking nothing for granted as Leicester face Huddersfield
5 years, 9 months ago

Brendan Rodgers taking nothing for granted as Leicester face Huddersfield

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester cannot afford to take Huddersfield lightly despite their relegation from the Premier League. Last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Crystal Palace saw the Terriers lose their place in the top flight with six matches still remaining. Brendan Rodgers insists Leicester cannot take Huddersfield lightly despite their relegation 'You can't go into a Premier League game if you …

Brendan Rodgers insists he will control Leicester squad player-power
5 years, 10 months ago

Brendan Rodgers insists he will control Leicester squad player-power

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers made his return to the Premier League after more than three years away by addressing what he has left and what he is joining. Brendan Rodgers speaks to the media in his first official press briefing as Leicester City boss It was a confident show from Rodgers, back in England's top-flight for the first time since being dismissed …

Premier League: Brendan Rodgers returns to England with Leicester City; Neil Lennon temporarily takes on Celtic job
5 years, 10 months ago

Premier League: Brendan Rodgers returns to England with Leicester City; Neil Lennon temporarily takes on Celtic job

Firstpost  

Leicester sacked Claude Puel on Sunday after a 4-1 defeat by Crystal Palace left the 2015/16 League champions languishing in 12th, appointing Rodgers as his replacement London: Leicester City appointed Brendan Rodgers as the Foxes’ new manager on a three-year deal on Tuesday as Neil Lennon returned to Celtic until the end of the season as Rodgers’s successor. Leicester sacked …

Brendan Rodgers spotted inside King Power Stadium ahead of Leicester arrival
5 years, 10 months ago

Brendan Rodgers spotted inside King Power Stadium ahead of Leicester arrival

Daily Mail  

Brendan Rodgers has been spotted for the first time at the King Power Stadium as he prepares to leave Celtic and take charge of Leicester City. Brendan Rodgers was shown around Leicester's King Power Stadium by physio Dave Rennie Rodgers is close to agreeing a deal to leave Scottish Premiership giants Celtic for Leicester Celtic chief Peter Lawwell insisted the …

Rodgers granted permission to speak to Leicester City
5 years, 10 months ago

Rodgers granted permission to speak to Leicester City

The Hindu  

Brendan Rodgers has been granted permission to talk to Leicester City over its vacant managerial position, Celtic has confirmed. Leicester is in the hunt for a new manager after sacking Claude Puel on Sunday following a run of five defeats in six Premier League matches, culminating in a 4-1 home loss to Crystal Palace. RELATED| Leicester sacks Puel "Celtic football …

Former Celtic star Roy Aitken believes Brendan Rodgers will stay despite Leicester speculation
5 years, 10 months ago

Former Celtic star Roy Aitken believes Brendan Rodgers will stay despite Leicester speculation

Daily Mail  

Roy Aitken knows all about the powerful magnetic pull of the English Premier League. Former Celtic tar Roy Aitken believes Brendan Rodgers will stay at the club Former Celtic captain Aitken believes from conversations he has had with Rodgers that the Northern Irishman is already in his dream job and that leaving for the Foxes would, at least, be a …

Brendan Rodgers focused on Celtic amid Leicester links
5 years, 10 months ago

Brendan Rodgers focused on Celtic amid Leicester links

The Hindu  

Brendan Rodgers insists his focus remains on Celtic despite reports of interest from Leicester City. Leicester sacked Claude Puel on Sunday after a 4-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace the previous day, with Rodgers already tipped as a potential replacement before the news was confirmed. And reports subsequently emerged suggesting the Foxes would be prepared to wait until the end …

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