Leicester City sack Steve Cooper after defeat to Chelsea
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Leicester City have announced they have parted company with manager Steve Cooper.
The former Nottingham Forest boss was appointed in the summer after Enzo Maresca left the Championship title winners for Chelsea.
However, Cooper has lasted just 15 games in the job at the King Power stadium.
A 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea was the final straw and his exit confirmed just 24 hours later.
“Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as First Team Manager with immediate effect,” a statement said.
“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.”
Cooper won just three of his 15 games in charge at Leicester and leaves them 16th in the Premier League.
