By Victor Kanayo
Leicester City on Sunday sacked manager Steve Cooper after just five months in charge of the former Premier League.
His removal followed strings of loses by Leicester City, the latest being a 1-2 defeat in the hands Chelsea on Saturday.
Announcing Cooper’s dismissal via its website, the club wrote, “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.”
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.
