Leicester City have stunned many with the firing of coach Steve Cooper following a 2-1 loss to Chelsea in Week 12.
The ex-Nottingham Forest boss oversaw the side for just 12 Premier League games and — to add insult to injury — was sacked after losing to Enzo Maresca, the man he replaced this summer.
His status as the former boss of Leicester’s rival didn’t help with supporters, and perhaps that explains the odd timing.
Leicester were promoted last season and are two points clear of the bottom three having won twice and drawn four times to start the season.
First team coach Ben Dawson will look over the team while it hires its new boss, and the way the club phrased his duties it seems like a new man is lined up.
Leicester City statement on sacking of Steve Cooper
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.
