Steve Cooper has nearly twice the points in his 1st 12 Premier League games at Leicester City as he did at Nottingham Forest, but without fan support, his sacking was coming.

Foxes hierarchy act after rising concerns over poor performances, a lack of connection with fans and friction in the dressing room

Leicester City have parted ways with manager Steve Cooper, the Premier League club confirmed in a statement on Sunday. The 44-year-old took over at King Power Stadium in the summer and leaves the club in 16th place in the Premier League after 12 games.

Leicester has fired manager Steve Cooper, just 12 rounds into the Premier League season. Leicester is in 16th place in the 20-team league, two points above the relegation zone.

Cooper was only appointed head coach of Leicester in June, replacing Enzo Maresca, who made the move to Chelsea. However, the Foxes have made the decision to sack the Welshman after only 15 matches, with Cooper boasting a record of three wins, five draws and seven defeats.

Leicester City opted to sack Steve Cooper after the defeat to Chelsea with the players not convinced he was the man to keep them in the Premier League as their antics told

GARY LINEKER has named his choice to become the next Leicester manager. Steve Cooper was sacked by The Foxes on Sunday after just five months and 12 games in charge of the club. It came in the

Steve Cooper was sacked by Leicester City after their home defeat against Chelsea in the Premier League this weekend, but why was the Welshman let go of and who will take over the Foxes hot seat next?