3 potential new managers to replace Shakespeare at Leicester

A trio of prospective replacements based on three categories

It was announced yesterday evening that Craig Shakespeare had been relieved of his duties as manager of Leicester City.

After a poor start to the campaign, the Foxes’ owners decided enough was enough and pulled the plug on Claudio Ranieri’s ex-assistant.

Shakespeare replaced Ranieri after his ruthless sacking last season. While the 53-year-old pulled the East Midlands club clear of trouble last term, he leaves the Foxes mired in the relegation zone.

Who now do Leicester’s Thai-based custodians turn to this time around? The Coral News Team give their recommendations from the current betting list.

Realistic Option: Sam Allardyce – 7/2

When a Premier League club is in trouble, the first name that pops up on any list is Sam Allardyce.

The ex-Sunderland, Bolton Wanderers, and England boss has an innate ability to steady a sinking ship. 

His organisational ability and penchant for no-nonsense, direct football could suit this Leicester squad.

He has stated on a few occasions now he has “retired”. But a return to club management with a mid-table Premier League club could be just the ticket for Big Sam.

Optimistic Option: Thomas Tuchel – 10/1

The former Borussia Dortmund head coach is a free agent and has been mentioned in the betting with a handful of Premier League jobs.

Tuchel’s brand of football is fast and frenetic, but he is tactically very astute and would bring an organisation to this Leicester squad.