Leicester City sack manager Steve Cooper

24 November 2024, 15:59 | Updated: 24 November 2024, 16:28

Leicester City have sacked their manager Steve Cooper after a run of bad form, leaving them just above the Premier League's relegation zone.

In a statement, the club said assistant manager Alan Tate and first team coach and analyst Steve Rands have also left.

It said: "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."

The newly promoted team has endured a winless run of games in the league, leaving them in 16th place in the table with a total of 10 points after 12 games.

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Cooper took over the Foxes on a three-year deal from former boss Enzo Maresca just five months ago.

His last match as manager was the 2-1 home defeat to Maresca's Chelsea on Saturday.

Cooper is the second Premier League manager to be sacked this season, after Manchester United parted ways with Erik ten Hag last month.

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