Leicester sack three players

Posted Thursday, June 18, 2015 by Foxsports.com

Leicester City have terminated the contracts of the three players involved in the events on the club tour of Thailand.

It is confirmed that Tom Hopper, Adam Smith and James Pearson - the son of first-team manager Nigel Pearson - will leave the club with immediate effect.

"The decision follows the conclusion of an internal investigation and disciplinary proceedings, as a consequence of events that took place during the Club's end-of-season goodwill tour of Thailand," a club statement read.

"Leicester City Football Club is acutely aware of its position, and that of its players, as a representative of the city of Leicester, the Premier League, the Football Association and the Club's supporters.

"It is committed to promoting a positive message of community and family values and equality, and to upholding the standards expected of a Club with its history, tradition and aspirations."

The club's internal investigation was launched after the three players were allegedly filmed in an incident with a Thai woman.

The explicit video was reportedly filmed while the players were touring the country celebrating Leicester avoiding relegation from the Premier League.