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Leicester confirm Shakespeare sacking

Craig Shakespeare won eight of his 21 Premier League games in charge of Leicester

Leicester City have confirmed the sacking of Craig Shakespeare, just four months after handing him a permanent contract to manage the former Premier League champions.

Shakespeare, 53, was promoted from his role as assistant coach on an interim basis following the shock dismissal of Claudio Ranieri in February and in June he was handed a three-year contract.

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