Newcastle's 'Biggest Name' Gets The Boot!

25 October 2011 10:25
During his time at St James' Park he was dubbed by Newcastle United fans "The Biggest Name In Football" ... but he is out of a job this morning.

Yes, former Kevin Keegan coach Derek Fazackerley has left Leicester City along with Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Leicester will begin their search for a new manager after parting company with the former England boss..

The Swede left his post by "mutual agreement" on Monday night following the club's mediocre start to the npower Championship season.

The Foxes had been heavily tipped for promotion, but a record of just five wins from 13 league games led to Eriksson's demise.

Academy director Jon Rudkin and coach Mike Stowell will take charge of the team as they prepare to face West Ham on Saturday and until a full-time replacement is appointed.

Martin O'Neill, who was in charge of Leicester for five years and led them to the Premier League, as well as two League Cup triumphs, has emerged as the early favourite to succeed Eriksson, while Mark Hughes and Alan Shearer have also been touted as potential replacements.

Source: FOOTYMAD