Leicester Announces the Dismissal of Steve Cooper

Leicester City has officially announced the departure of head coach Steve Cooper.

Details: According to the club’s official website, Steve Cooper is stepping down from his position as first-team manager with immediate effect. Cooper’s assistant, Alan Tate, and first-team coach and analyst, Steve Rands, have also left the club.

First-team training will be overseen by Ben Dawson, supported by coaches Danny Alcock and Andy Hughes, while the club begins the process of appointing a new manager.

Reminder: Leicester lost to Chelsea yesterday. The Foxes are 16th in the table with 10 points after 12 rounds.

The 44-year-old Cooper took charge of Leicester in 2024, helping the Foxes return to the top flight of English football.

The Welsh manager is also well-known for his previous roles with Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, and England’s youth national teams.