Steve Copper has left his role as the manager of Leicester City for failing to reach the expectations of the board after 12 Premier League games.
Steve Copper was sacked by Leicester City on Sunday, November 24, 2024, after they lost to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium a day earlier. The Foxes have only managed to secure 10 points in the 36 points after the opening 12 games of the season.
The club statement read as follows,
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.”
Leicester City are currently placed in 16th place with 10 points. They will face Brentford in their next Premier League game at the Community Stadium.
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