Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

'He came in at Liverpool at a time when we needed someone like him in terms of a modern coach who was going to take us forward'

Gerrard heaps praise on 'top coach' Rodgers

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has spoken of his respect for Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers ahead of Sunday's midlands derby between the two clubs.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

The former Liverpool manager underlined his commitment to Leicester

Rodgers distances himself from Man United vacancy

Brendan Rodgers sought to put an end to speculation linking him with a potential switch to Manchester United, with the Leicester City manager stating that he is committed to developing his team at the King Power Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

Brendan Rodgers (R) has been linked with replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Rodgers: Man United job speculation is 'not real'

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers says speculation linking him with the Manchester United job "is not real".

Soccer • 18 Nov 21

Brendan Rodgers' side sit third in Group C with two games remaining

Rodgers remains confident of Europa League chances

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers remains confident his side can reach the Europa League knockout stage despite a frustrating 1-1 draw with Spartak Moscow.

Soccer • 04 Nov 21

Ryan Bertrand (right) is off to Leicester

Leicester sign Southampton defender Bertrand

Former England defender Ryan Bertrand has joined Leicester on a free transfer following his departure from Premier League rivals Southampton.

Soccer • 15 Jul 21

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester will come back fighting next season

Rodgers reassures fans he is staying at Leicester

Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers insisted he will not be leaving this summer after seeing his side's season end in Champions League heartbreak.

Soccer • 23 May 21

Jonny Evans celebrates after scoring Leicester City's second goal against West Brom

Rodgers wants Foxes fully focused on Champions League

Boss Brendan Rodgers has called for complete focus in Leicester's race for the Champions League.

Soccer • 23 Apr 21

Under Rodgers, the Foxes are in a cup final and remain on course to make the Champions League

More to do at Leicester as Rodgers rules out Spurs move

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers dismissed links to the Tottenham job and insisted he wants to progress at the Foxes.

Soccer • 20 Apr 21

Rodgers brings trio back in from cold for cup showdown

Brendan Rodgers believes Leicester's tarnished trio can become heroes again after their Covid-19.

Soccer • 16 Apr 21

Rodgers 'bitterly disappointed' over star trio's breach

Brendan Rodgers admitted Leicester's Champions League challenge had been undermined by players who breached Covid protocols.

Soccer • 11 Apr 21

'We want to be in a position where we can establish ourselves as a top club'

Rodgers wants Leicester to establish 'top club mindset'

Brendan Rodgers wants to cement Leicester among the elite to ensure they keep their stars.

Soccer • 10 Apr 21

Leicester continue to sit in the Champions League places

Leicester have shown they can compete - Rodgers

Leicester have shown this season they have nothing to fear when facing the Premier League's 'Big Six' as they try to establish their own place within that group, according to boss Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer • 02 Apr 21

The Premier League hit-man has lost his spark in recent games

Rodgers expects Foxes' striker Vardy to rediscover form

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers has backed Jamie Vardy to rediscover his form as the striker looks to continue his hot streak against Arsenal.

Soccer • 27 Feb 21

Jurgen Klopp's side suffered their third Premier League defeat in a row

Klopp concedes title after Liverpool collapse

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool's title defence is over after their alarming collapse at Leicester.

Soccer • 13 Feb 21

Brendan Rodgers (l) and Jurgen Klopp go head to head at 12.30pm

Klopp focus on Foxes not air miles

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is not worried by the extra demands being placed on his squad due to additional Champions League travel.

Soccer • 13 Feb 21

Leicester City's James Justin receives treatment

Leicester's Justin ruled out for remainder of season

Leicester's James Justin has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury.

Soccer • 12 Feb 21

James Maddison's career has flourished since his arrival at Leicester in the summer of 2018

Maddison display leaves Rodgers purring

Brendan Rodgers hailed the hunger and enthusiasm of James Maddison after the England midfielder helped Leicester avoid an FA Cup shock at Brentford.

Soccer • 24 Jan 21

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers gestures with Youri Tielemans and Wesley Fofana following the 2-0 defeat of Chelsea

Focused Rodgers plays down Leicester title talk

Boss Brendan Rodgers continued to play down Leicester's title chances despite the Foxes going top of the Premier League.

Soccer • 20 Jan 21

Leicester now trail Liverpool by three points having played an extra game

Rodgers defends decision to rotate squad

Brendan Rodgers defended his decision to rotate key players after Leicester were held to a 1-1 draw by Crystal Palace.

Soccer • 28 Dec 20

Brendan Rodgers managed Liverpool from 2012 to 2015

Rodgers plays down title talk ahead of Reds reunion

Leicester may be the early Premier League frontrunners but manager Brendan Rodgers insists emulating the club's unlikely title triumph from four years ago is a long way from his mind.

Soccer • 20 Nov 20

'To come here and put in that type of performance was very pleasing'

Rodgers praises 'brilliant' Leicester after Leeds win

Brendan Rodgers could barely fault his players as Leicester went second in the Premier League with an impressive 4-1 win over Leeds.

Soccer • 02 Nov 20

'In that position we have to be more calm'

Guardiola: Man City weren't strong enough to be patient

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola felt his side allowed Leicester to frustrate them in a 5-2 Premier League defeat to Brendan Rodgers' side on Sunday.

Soccer • 27 Sep 20