Leicester City Sack Manager Cooper After 12 Games
Leicester City have sacked manager Steve Cooper after Saturday's 2-1 home defeat to Chelsea.
The loss left the Foxes 16th on the Premier League table and two points above the relegation zone.
Cooper lasted five months in the role after taking over from Enzo Maresca in June.
Leicester have won just twice in 12 attempts so far on their return to the top flight and have lost three of their last four games.
A Leicester statement read: "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's next Premier League game is away at Brentford on Saturday.
