Crisis-hit Leicester were today placed in the hands of administrators by a High Court judge to allow breathing space while the rescue bid launched by Gary Lineker is being considered.

Leicester City have applied to the High Court to go into administration.

Leicester City have applied to the British High Court to go into administration.

LEICESTER CITY yesterday confirmed that they would fight a Football League decision ordering them to reinstate controversial midfielder Dennis Wise.

Leicester City PLC warns it may run out of cash if it can't find new sources of income and reorganise its debts.