Royle out of City frame
13 Nov 2007 - 13:08:46
Joe Royle has pulled out of the running to become the new manager of Leicester City despite holding talks with club owner Milan Mandaric.
The experienced former Oldham, Everton and Manchester City boss was believed to be the frontrunner to replace former manager Gary Megson in the Walkers Stadium hot-seat.
But Royle, who has been out of work since leaving Ipswich Town last year, has cited 'personal reasons' for deciding to end his interest.
"I had a chat with Milan Mandaric last week and we got on great," Royle told the Leicester Mercury.
"But I decided towards the end of last week, for personal reasons, it would be best if I withdrew my interest."
Coventry City manager Iain Dowie and former Sunderland boss Peter Reid remain favourites to fill the managerial vacancy at the Foxes.