Failures in recruitment over the past decade is the primary reason behind Leicester's fragile state, says former winger Matt Piper. The Foxes made astute signings such as Jamie Vardy, Riyad Mahrez and N'Golo Kante,

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Reaction as Chelsea beat Leicester to go eight points clear at the top of the Women's Super League as Manchester City are held to a draw by West Ham.

The outlook is bleak for Leicester this season but they have a batch of prospects who could ease the pain in seasons to come

Hear from Amandine Miquel & Hannah Cain after another loss in the WSL.

Leicester might not have played over the weekend but there is still plenty to talk about because of the league position and lacklustre performances. BBC Radio Leicester delves into things in the latest episode of the When You're Smiling podcast to look at how a club that was the envy of football for so long is now viewed very differently.

"Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is unhappy with the “huge” influence of captain Jamie Vardy, sources have told Football Insider.The Foxes legend, 38, has the ear of Leicester owner Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha and sources say he “listens to Vardy more than Van Nistelrooy”. "

The players are not up to English top flight standard. Better recruitment is required with a larger budget. If Ruud van Nistelrooy takes us down, he may be given a chance to rebuild in the Championship. I'm not sure that's wise either. His staff would probably exit if he did.

Kasper Schmeichel played a big part in one of English football’s most extraordinary achievements but is keen to credit team spirit as the driving force. The Celtic goalkeeper won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2015-16 and followed it up with the Foxes’ first FA Cup win five years later.

If there is a resignation that Leicester’s Premier League place is no longer salvageable then decisions must be made now

West Ham handed relegation-threatened Leicester its fourth straight Premier League loss by beating Ruud van Nistelrooy’s team 2-0.

Leicester City have made two changes to their coaching set up following a run of dreadful results in the Premier League, but manager Ruud van Nistelrooy remains in his post, the club confirmed on Monday.