Leicester's inevitable relegation is finally confirmed and now the club can seek clarity.
Sunday's defeat by Liverpool confirmed the drop but it had been coming for a long time. After 16 defeats in the past 18 games, it may even come as a relief.
It allows the Foxes to move forward and decisions have to be made over Ruud van Nistelrooy's future, with his appointment in November failing to stop the club's slide towards the Championship.
The Dutchman said there was no date set for talks with the club's hierarchy over his future but knows time is of the essence.