By Samuel A. November 24, 2024
Leicester City have decided to fire head coach Steve Cooper after just five months in charge. Having lost four of their last five matches in all competitions, including a 2-1 home loss to Chelsea on Saturday, the club currently sits in 16th place in the Premier League table after 12 games, leaving them just two points above the relegation zone.
Cooper had signed a three year deal in the summer when he took over from Enzo Maresca, who moved to Chelsea. He is the second Premier League manager to leave their role this season following Erik ten Hag’s departure from Manchester United. A statement from 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. 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.”
He had been sacked from his previous role as Nottingham Forest manager in December 2023, after leading the club to promotion from England’s second tier.
The Foxes’ next game will be against the bees Brentford next Saturday in the Premier League.
