Wes Morgan Reflects on Leicester City's Painful Relegation to League One
Wes Morgan expressed his deep sorrow as Leicester City faced relegation to League One, marking a dramatic fall just a decade after he captained the club to its historic Premier League title. The former defender, now 42, retired in 2021 after leading the Foxes to their first FA Cup victory. The club's relegation occurred just 12 days shy of the 10-year anniversary of their remarkable 5,000-1 title win in 2016. Morgan shared his feelings with BBC East Midlands Today, stating, "I'm sad to see where we were as a club when I left, to where it is now. I just don't want to see the team in that position, and I can understand the fans and how they feel angry about the position they are in." He acknowledged the hurt of seeing the club in its current state but remained optimistic about its future: "It hurts to see where the club is, but at the same time I know football, know that things change and it goes full-circle sometimes. I know the club will be back." Morgan, who made 324 appearances for Leicester after joining from Nottingham Forest in 2012, played a pivotal role in several key moments: Promotion as Championship title-winners in 2014 The great escape from relegation in 2015 Captaining the team to the Premier League triumph in 2016 He also featured in the Champions League quarter-finals and the Europa League during his tenure. Reflecting on the successes, Morgan emphasized the importance of cherishing those memories, even in tough times, stating, "the special moment needs to be celebrated and talked about."
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-04-23