Possible Clues:

• Loss of status connected with mission
• Runs eastern diplomatic mission in exile
• Earth on limb in part that makes footballers go down
• Oriental eg transferred consignment to an inferior position
• Concerning diplomatic mission faced by those with least points?
• Demotion, to a lower league
• The downgrading of envoys by soldiers
• Demotion — large one — it is staggering
• In giving account, say something that reduces one's authority
• Fate of poor team helping to overwhelm English cricket side