Allen leaves Foxes post
29 Aug 2007 - 19:23:35
Leicester City have parted company with Martin Allen by mutual consent just three months after appointing him as manager.
The former Brentford and MK Dons boss only signed a three-year contract in May and was handed substantial transfer funds, but is believed to have had a series of run-ins with club chairman Milan Mandaric.
The Foxes issued a statement claiming: "differences between both parties regarding the direction of the club have led to a breakdown in the relationship."
Mandaric, who completed a protracted buyout of the Championship club last February, added: "Given our respective visions for the football club it was decided that it would be in the best interests if we parted company.
"Academy manager Jon Rudkin, coach Steve Beaglehole and goalkeeping coach Mike Stowell will take over first-team duties with immediate effect."
However, Mandaric has denied claims that he already has a replacement for Allen lined up.
Former Sheffield United manager Neil Warnock has long been linked with the hot-seat at the Walkers Stadium and recently admitted he was looking to get back into football after leaving Bramall Lane at the end of last season.
"Contrary to media speculation we do not have an immediate replacement," added Mandaric.
"The search to appoint a successor now begins."