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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ben Fisher at the King Power Stadium

Little respite for Brendan Rodgers as Leicester draw blank with Crystal Palace

Leicester’s James Maddison looks disappointed after failing to score against Crystal Palace
Leicester’s James Maddison reacts after going close against Crystal Palace. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

Even the boos felt a touch half-hearted as apathy reigned at the final whistle, when a section of Leicester supporters made their disdain clear, calling for Brendan Rodgers to be sacked. In the stands the chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, shook his head in frustration alongside Jon Rudkin, Leicester’s director of football, and fans unfurled a banner that read: “Board – the time for action is now!”

On the pitch, a lethargic and forgettable goalless draw with Crystal Palace, who also underwhelmed, does little to ease the pressure on Rodgers, whose side remain marooned in the relegation zone after one win from 10 games this season.

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