Leicester City sack Steve Cooper after newest Premier League embarrassment
Leicester City have sacked Steve Cooper.
The Foxes were tamed by Chelsea on Saturday, and it was the final straw for the chiefs at the King Power Stadium. In a statement, Leicester said: “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.
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“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 Foxes are now 16th in the Premier League, sitting just above the relegation zone with two wins to their name this season.
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“Leicester City sacks Steve Cooper. Two managers who are available and can give them a chance of survival are David Moyes and Graham Potter,” one fan fumed. While a second said: “Before anybody says it. No, Steve Cooper should be nowhere near the Rangers job…”
“Leicester made the right decision by sacking Steve Cooper. He was never a good option to consider,” a third pointed out. And another added: “There’s the first relegation rival that’s acted before us. Moyes or Potter in at Leicester then FFS…”
While a fifth shared: “That’s ridiculous he has the 2nd worst team in the league in 16th!”
