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 announced Sunday they sacked manager Steve Cooper just 12 games into the Premier League season after being hired in the summer.

TBR Football understands that England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley is on Leicester City’s radar to replace Steve Cooper as manager. Carsley was overlooked for the England job following an interim spell, and he was linked with a move to his former club Coventry City.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has emerged as a major candidate to replace the sacked Welshman following his exit from the King Power Stadium at the weekend

Leicester sacked manager Steve Cooper on Sunday with the Foxes just two points above the Premier League relegation zone.

Steve Cooper was sacked by Leicester City on Sunday and the Foxes hope to have his replacement in position in time for their next Premier League clash against Brentford

BBC Radio Leicester's When You're Smiling podcast has released an emergency episode after the Foxes sacked Steve Cooper. Owynn Palmer-Atkin is joined by former Leicester winger Matt Piper and The Fosse Way writer Iain Wright to react to the news,

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?