Leicester Sacks Head Coach, Steve Cooper
Premier League side, Leicester have dismissed manager, Steve Cooper after just five months in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea.
The former Nottingham Forest boss joined the Foxes on a three-year deal in June but has been dismissed after a five-game winless run in all competitions.
Leicester’s home defeat to Chelsea, who are managed by Enzo Maresca whom Cooper replaced in the summer, left the newly-promoted side 16th and two points above the relegation zone.
Leicester have just two wins from 12 league matches and have conceded 14 goals in their last five games in all competitions.
A Leicester statement read: “Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as first-team manager with immediate effect.
“Assistant manager Alan Tate and first-team coach and analyst Steve Rands have also left the club. Steve, Alan and Steve depart with our thanks for their contribution during their time with the club and with our best wishes for the future.
“Men’s first-team training will be overseen by first-team coach Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, as the club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope to conclude as soon as possible.”
