Leicester have sacked manager Steve Cooper after just five months in charge following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea.
Leicester have sacked manager Steve Cooper after just five months in charge following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea. The ex-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 on Saturday left the newly-promoted side 16th, two points above the relegation zone.
'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.' More to follow... This is a breaking news story that is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh this page for the latest updates. Sky Sports brings you live updates as they happen.
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