Leicester City sack coach Steve Cooper – Blueprint Newspapers Restricted

Leicester have sacked supervisor Steve Cooper after simply 5 months in cost following Saturday’s 2-1 house defeat to Chelsea.

The ex-Nottingham Forest boss joined the Foxes on a three-year deal in June however has been dismissed after a five-game winless run in all competitions.

Leicester’s house defeat to Chelsea on Saturday left the newly-promoted aspect sixteenth, two factors above the relegation zone.

A Leicester assertion learn: “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.”

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