Adams quit to free Foxes' 'shackles'

Leicester manager Micky Adams revealed he quit the Walkers Stadium because he believed his anxiety was affecting the fortunes of the team.

Adams stunned his employers by tendering his resignation this morning and despite the club’s attempts to persuade him otherwise the former Brighton and Fulham boss was determined to walk away.

The Foxes have had a disappointing start to a Championship season in which they were expected to challenge for honours and Adams believes he needs time to recharge his batteries.

“I am an honourable man. We are not talking about just this season, we are talking about a series of events at this football club that have weighed heavy on my mind and I think I need fresh start,” he said.

“I think the straw that broke the camel’s back was the last two home games we had. The players did not show the confidence they should have.

“Maybe I was passing my anxiety on to them (the team) to do well. I am now hoping that with me going the shackles will be off and they can show they are a good team.”

Adams’ tenure at Leicester has been a traumatic one, having endured administration, promotion to the Premier League and the subsequent immediate relegation and the La Manga affair which saw three players accused of sexual aggression before having all charges dropped.

“I might have lost a little bit of myself. Last season took more out of me than I thought it would,” Adams added.

“Relegation from the Premier League and La Manga has taken its toll on me and I think I need a little bit of a breather, just to reassess where I am and where I am going.

“I tried to put a brave front on it (La Manga) but it affected the club. Maybe I should have gone then.

“But rather than me go another month down the line, when there’s a clamour for me to go, I am throwing myself on the knife. It is time for me to step down and do another thing.”