Leicester City have confirmed the appointment of Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as their new first team manager after the Scottish Premiership side gave him permission to speak to them.
He replaces Claude Puel who was sacked by the Foxes after 16 months in charge after they were beaten 4-1 at home by Crystal Palace on Saturday, leaving the club 12th in the Premier League and making it their fifth loss in their last six league games.
Leicester City Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as its new First Team Manager ?#WelcomeBrendan
— Leicester City (@LCFC) February 26, 2019
Brendan Rodgers is the only manager from the UK to finish in the @premierleague top 4 since Sir Alex Ferguson retired at the end of 2012-13. pic.twitter.com/UjeBpiyaix
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) February 26, 2019
New Leicester City First Team Manager Brendan Rodgers said: “I’m very privileged and honoured to be here as Leicester City manager and I’ll give my life to make the supporters proud of their club.
“Together, we’ll be stronger and I’m looking forward to working with the players, staff and supporters to make the right steps forward.”
Leicester City Vice Chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to bring a manager of Brendan’s calibre to Leicester City and I look forward to seeing what he, our talented, young squad and our dedicated, skilled team of staff can achieve together.
“As projects, including the development of our new training ground and the proposed expansion of King Power Stadium continue to take shape, and as a young squad of great potential begins to mature, Brendan and his colleagues arrive at an exciting time for Leicester City. We’re continuing to grow as a Club and I am anticipating that Brendan’s coaching methods, knowledge and experience can enhance our journey.”
Following the appointment of Brendan Rodgers at Leicester, football fans along with Gary Lineker, Chris Sutton and Celtic supporters took to social media to give their reaction, some surprised, others amused – check out what they had to say on the next page.
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