Former Celtic coach Adam Sadler is facing the stark reality of back-to-back relegations with Leicester City, as the Foxes teeter on the brink of dropping into League One. Brought back to the King Power Stadium in January to steady the ship, Sadler has been unable to reverse the club's alarming slide down the Championship table.

The situation reached a critical point following a 1-0 defeat to Portsmouth, leaving Leicester eight points from safety with only three games remaining. The loss sparked ugly scenes at Fratton Park, with the traveling Leicester fans delivering a loud and clear rebuke to their players at the final whistle.

Sadler's connection to Celtic adds a notable layer to this story. He joined the Hoops' coaching staff last year, assisting Brendan Rodgers—a manager he previously worked with at Leicester—following Harry Kewell's departure. However, Sadler's tenure at Celtic Park was short-lived; he left his post as first-team coach in late October after Rodgers' own sensational exit to return to Celtic.

Leicester's current plight marks a dramatic fall from grace for a club that captured the world's imagination by winning the Premier League in 2016. In recent seasons, financial constraints have hampered their ability to compete, ultimately leading to Rodgers' mutual departure in 2023—a move that paved the way for his Celtic reunion. Now, the club faces a monumental challenge to avoid a second consecutive demotion, a fate that seemed unthinkable just a few years ago.