Le Saux steps down after Chelsea bonuses row

Graeme Le Saux has resigned as Chelsea’s players’ union representative to remove himself from the “firing line” in the wake of the first-team squad’s row with the club over bonuses.

Le Saux felt the issue had become “personal” and has therefore decided to step down from the role to ensure that he does not suffer a long-term fall-out with outspoken chairman Ken Bates.