Steve Cooper sacked by Leicester City after just five months in charge

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Leicester City have announced the sacking of manager Steve Cooper after just five months in charge.
The Premier League club made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, the day after his side suffered a 2-1 defeat by Chelsea, who are coached by Enzo Maresca, the man Cooper was brought in to replace during the summer.
In a statement, Leicester said: “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.”
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