Craig Shakespeare sacked as manager of Leicester City.

Leicester City have fired manager, Craig Shakespeare following the club’s 1-1 draw with West Bromwich Albion on Monday. The 53 year-old who was appointed in June contract succeeded Claudio Ranieri on a caretaker basis. The decision comes after the foxes slipped into the bottom three and 18th on the PL log.
Leicester’s performances have been below par this season. The club recorded six winless matches and 1 victory in 10 Premier League games, against newly promoted Brighton in August.  Shakespeare who signed a 3 year-deal with the club was given money to spend during the summer transfer window, bringing in the likes of Harry Maguire for £17million and Kelechi Iheanacho for £25m.
He gained 15 points from his first 5 PL games with the club. His assistant, Michael Appleton will replace him temporarily.

Kelechi Iheanacho moves to Leicester City in £25m deal

Nigerian footballer, Iheanacho Kelechi has sealed a move to Leicester City from Manchester City in a deal valued at £25m.
The club has also insisted on a £50 million buy-back option for the striker
Iheanacho, who had a medical at Leicester’s training ground on Tuesday is expected to be officially unveiled in the next 24 hours. The 20 year-old could make his Leicester debut in Friday’s friendly against Borussia Monchengladbach at the King Power Stadium.

As revealed by Telegraph Sport last month, Leicester agreed a fee and terms nearly four weeks ago for the Nigeria international and have had to be patient while the impasse with his agents was resolved.

Opinion: Leicester City And A Familiar Practice | By: Victor Olugbemiro

The sacking of Claudio Ranieri by the Leicester City Football Club management gives credence to the saying that “success has killed more men than bullets.” Reading all the back stories, it becomes clear that no one in the hierarchy could manage the pressures of success. Players wanting better contracts, egos becoming inflated, management beginning to micro manage (some board members started attended training sessions on some occasions) and the manager feeling the need to change a winning formula, possibly because of the departure of Kante.
Winning the league came with new and unanticipated expectations, not limited to competing in the revered Champions League. Now they became title contenders from the start of the season, now they became the team to beat. Now they’re players had started getting national call ups (e.g Danny Drinkwater). Everybody was now under pressure to do far more than avoid relegation which had been their only objective since their promotion to the EPL a few seasons ago.
Blackburn Rovers who won the league in ’95 were relegated two seasons later; got promoted and were relegated again and have since been wallowing in the Championship. I don’t know their back story, but Leicester seems headed in the same direction and sacking Ranieri appears to be the most rational decision under the circumstances.
Liverpool and Arsenal are clubs that haven’t won anything tangible in recent times, but I don’t see them crumbling when they eventually do. So what will be the difference?
Chelsea and Man City metamorphosed from mediocrity to winning and challenging for titles overnight and have remained serious contenders so far. So what is the difference? I think they anticipated success and were ready for it when it came. It therefore becomes dangerous for one to happen upon greatness.
For Leicester, the way forward is inward. They shouldn’t have sacked the manager, but that milk has been spilt already. They need to eat the humble pie once more and dispose of the debilitating trappings of overnight success. They need to listen to reason and become a team once more. They need to fight as one man and stop pointing accusing fingers. They need to take responsibility. Till then, down the hill they shall continue to tumble till they reach rock bottom.

Leicester sign Nigeria's Wilfred Ndidi

Reigning EPL  champions, Leicester City have confirmed the signing of Nigerian midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, for £15m. The former KRC Genk player who  has successfully completed his medicals will  feature for the team as soon as he secures his work permit.

Ahmed Musa scores twice as Leicester City lose to Barcelona

Nigeria international, Ahmed Musa came off the bench at half time to score a brace as Spanish Champions, Barcelona beat Leicester City 4-2 at the 2016 International Champions Cup match held last night in Stockholm. The 23 year-old was the star of the match and his sterling display during the match didn’t only earn him accolades but also dominated discourse on social media yesterday. The Super Eagles player joined the Foxes from CSKA Moscow in the summer.

Ahmed Musa to join Leicester City for £21m

Premier League Champions, Leceister City have signed Nigeria and CSKA Moscow player, Ahmed Musa for £21m. The Nigerian international forward is set to undergo medicals next week.
“Musa will be in England on Monday to have his medicals alongside his agent, it has been a turbulent story to keep up with but I can confirm to you that he has been bought by Leicester City for a fee in the region of £21m which could rise further base on success.
“There was a late bid from West Ham and Southampton also had a fee agreed for his services but at the end I guess the lure of Champions League Football gave Leicester City the edge over other contenders with Tottenham Hotspur only making enquiries without putting in a bid”. OwngoalNigeria.com confirmed.

Arsene Wenger opens up on Jamie Vardy transfer

Arsenal boss, Arsène Wenger has said Jamie Vardy is not interested in leaving Leicester City amid  speculation linking him with a move to the the Emirates. The Frenchman believes the England international who is currently on national duty will
stay on to help the Fearless Foxes defend their Premier League crown.
Jamie Vardy is, at the moment, at Leicester and from what I know, he will stay at Leicester,” Wenger stated.

Leicester City football shirts sell out

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Who didn’t see this coming? Everyone wants to identify with their astonishing victory
Leicester City’s incredible title success has prompted a huge splurge on shirt sales. According to reports, Hours after the foxes were declared Premier League Champions, fans (football fans too) stormed the Leicester Shop and snapped up the club’s kits and memorabilia. The shirts have sold out and only a few flip flops are on the shelves. 

John Terry, Mourinho hail Claudio Ranieri

Chelsea captain, John Terry and former club manager, Jose Mourinho have sent some heart-warming messages to Leicester City coach, Claudio Ranieri in the wake of Leicester City’s iconic Premier League title victory. The Italian football manager who steered the club to its fist Premier League title revealed he is still reveling in amazing feeling.
Mourinho, who once branded the former player a failure with the mentality of someone who doesn’t need to win acknowledged his huge influence in the club’s groundbreaking feat. In a statement issued by his management company CAA Sports, Mourinho said: “I want to congratulate everyone connected to Leicester City; players, staff, owners and fans. “I lost my title to Claudio Ranieri and it is with incredible emotion that I live this magic moment in his career.”
John Terry also paid glowing tribute to the 64 year-old. I’m 100% pleased for Claudio. He’s different class and a great person – credit to him and the players” He wrote.

Leicester City crowned Premier League Champions

Leicester City have claimed their first Premier League title ever. Needless to say they have had an absolutely ground-breaking season moving from relegation favourites to Premier League title contenders and outright winners .
Tottenham crashed out of the race  after levelling with current title holders, Chelsea today.
With two games left the foxes are seven points clear at the top of the table  and are already  champions for the EPL 2015/2016 season.
Congratulations to them.
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