OFFICIAL: Leicester officially announce Cooper’s departure as manager
- Leicester City have confirmed the sacking of Steve Cooper as manager.
- The Blue Foxes have dropped to 16th in the table, two points above the relegation zone.
- First-team coach Ben Dawson will temporarily oversee training.
Leicester City have confirmed the sacking of Steve Cooper as manager after the Foxes dropped to 16th in the table, two points above the relegation zone.
“Leicester City have parted ways with Steve Cooper as first-team manager with immediate effect,” a Leicester statement said.
“Assistant manager Alan Tait and first-team coach and analyst Steve Rands have also left the ufabet https://ufabet999.app club. We would like to thank Steve (Cooper), Alan and Steve (Rands) for their commitment during their time at the club and wish them well for the future.”
“The first-team training will be led by first-team coach Ben Dawson and supported by Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes as the club begins the process of appointing a new manager, which we hope will be completed as soon as possible.”
Cooper took over as manager of the Blues last summer, replacing Enzo Maresca, who left to take charge of Chelsea.
However, their performance this season has been poor, with only two wins from 12 Premier League games.