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Worthington announced as Leicester boss

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Leicester have appointed Nigel Worthington as their manager until the end of the season after sacking Rob Kelly earlier on Wednesday.

The club's 3-0 defeat by Plymouth on Bank Holiday Monday was the final straw which ended Kelly's reign at the helm.

The result left The Foxes without a win in eight matches and just five points above the relegation zone.

Worthington was axed by Norwich in October and will face his former team at the Walkers Stadium on Saturday.

He has been placed in temporary charge until the end of the season by the Foxes' new owner Milan Mandaric.

"Indifferent results and continuing under-achievement on the field has left me with no alternative but to address the situation," said Mandaric.


I have a responsibility to safeguard the future of Leicester and take the appropriate action to ensure that happens

Milan Mandaric

"This is a decision I have not taken lightly and it has been the cause of endless sleepless nights recently.

"I have the utmost respect for Rob and his team and the tremendous job he has done in increasingly difficult circumstances over the last 14 months.

"However, the lacklustre and uninspired performance at Plymouth on Easter Monday has drawn me to the conclusion I have to act now.

"I have given Rob and his coaching team undivided loyalty and support since I assumed control of this club two months ago but unfortunately it has not worked.

"I want to make one thing perfectly clear to the tremendous supporters of this football club, who have backed the team unconditionally despite the recent run of unacceptable results and performances.

"I will not allow them to suffer in silence and as the owner and chairman of this club I have a direct responsibility to safeguard the future of Leicester City and take the appropriate action to ensure that happens.

"I have taken a decision to appoint Nigel Worthington as temporary caretaker manager with immediate effect and Nigel will be joined by Doug Livermore as his assistant.

"They have agreed to take charge for the remaining five games of the season at which time I will review and address the managerial situation."


Thoughts?

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Post Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 1:57 pm Reply with quote
good appointment. Could be very good in the Walkers.

Still reckon Robbo should have got it though...

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Post Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 7:06 pm Reply with quote
Bit of a shame for Rob Kelly but this was on the cards from the moment Mandrich took over at the Walkers.

Think Worthington could do a good job there with a bit of money to spend

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Post Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:51 pm Reply with quote
Good luck to the bloke, except for when I visit there on the 6th May Wink. Decent appointment anyway, imo.

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Post Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 6:38 pm Reply with quote
adam_mills2005 wrote:
good appointment. Could be very good in the Walkers.

Still reckon Robbo should have got it though...


Millsy just accept that Robson is not a particularly good manager by any stretch of the imagination.

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 1:33 am Reply with quote
Laughing Good start for Wortho! Choked against his former team, Norwich Smile

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2007 10:14 am Reply with quote
DavidWolves wrote:
Good luck to the bloke, except for when I visit there on the 6th May Wink. Decent appointment anyway, imo.


HAHA I couldnt agree any more

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:10 pm Reply with quote
Well hes a crap manager

already being beaten 2-0 to birmingham in 19mins

this raises the question even more...

COULD CITY BE RELEGATED???

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:15 pm Reply with quote
Ashliano wrote:


COULD CITY BE RELEGATED???


Maybe so.

Hopefully we will send 'em down on the last day, whilst also clinching ourselves a play-off spot. That would be sweet!

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 8:33 pm Reply with quote
Thats a bit harsh Ash. Apparently it has been all Leicester since then and they are playing magnificently well.

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Post Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2007 9:14 pm Reply with quote
Finished 2-1, Leicester deserved a point by the sound of things!

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Post Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:53 am Reply with quote
I did not realise how close Leicester were to the dropzone it looks like an all to real possibility for them. Couple of Leicester fans on 606 last night said they look lie the players, barr Hume, Fryatt and Horsfield, have lost the desire to play for the foxes.

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:12 pm Reply with quote
WE ARE STAYING UP!!!!!!

Amazing Performance
Amazing Fans
The Great Escape 2007!!!!
Laughing

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Post Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 6:10 pm Reply with quote
floody wrote:
Thats a bit harsh Ash. Apparently it has been all Leicester since then and they are playing magnificently well.


Well this was before they even got a look in of the game but in the end did played well better

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