Adams quits as Leicester boss

Leicester City have failed in their attempts to persuade manager Micky Adams to reconsider his decision to quit and “reluctantly” accepted his resignation, the club announced this morning.

Adams’ resignation was accepted at an emergency meeting of the board of directors at the Walkers Stadium this morning.

Director of football Dave Bassett has been placed in temporary charge of team affairs while the club consider their next move.

Chief executive Tim Davies said: “This is a very sad day for Leicester City Football Club.

“Everyone connected with the club wanted Micky to stay and we did our utmost to try to persuade him to change his mind.

“However, we have now accepted that Micky’s decision is final. We would like to place on record our sincere appreciation for the tremendous commitment, passion and success Micky has brought to the club.

“He has been manager during arguably the most difficult period in the club’s modern history and his achievement in steering the club to promotion in the season in which the club went into administration is a truly remarkable feat.”

The club have called a press conference for noon today at which Adams will be present.