Steve Cooper stunningly sacked as Leicester City boss

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Steve Cooper has been stunningly sacked by Leicester City, with the club lying 16th in the Premier League table. open image in gallery Cooper’s final game was against former Leicester boss Enzo Maresca Cooper was furious at referee Andy Madley’s display at the King Power, saying it was “the last thing the PGMOL needed”, and believed his side should have been awarded a penalty in the 84th minute for a foul on Stephy Mavididi. In a short statement on the club website, Leicester said: “Leicester City Football Club has parted company with Steve Cooper, who leaves his position as first team manager with immediate effect. open image in gallery Cooper had previously been in charge of Forest in the Premier League “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.” Cooper is the second Premier League manager to be sacked this season after Manchester United parted ways with Erik ten Hag last month.