Steve Cooper’s stance on return to management revealed after Leicester City sacking.
Leicester City fired Steve Cooper and replaced him with Ruud van Nistelrooy a little over a month ago. Cooper was fired by Leicester in November, after winning four of his first 15 games in charge. Cooper banned Jannik Vestergaard from training due to off-field issues. Furthermore, a number of Leicester players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after the Welshman’s last game in charge.
The 48-year-old still has plenty of experience from his previous roles with Swansea City, Nottingham Forest and the England youth sides and as a result, has been linked with a number of jobs in the past two weeks.
Steve Cooper linked with Championship jobs after Leicester sacking
Cooper’s less-than-perfect few months at King Power Stadium did not deter potential suitors. Coventry City and Stoke City were reportedly interested in hiring the Welshman after firing both of their managers. According to The Sun, Cooper is willing to wait it out till the ideal position becomes available. Some teams will find it difficult to meet the criteria of the former Leicester City manager. His salary is likely to be very costly, which is apparently why Stoke chose Mark Robins after signing Narcis Pelach as their disastrous campaign continued.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s record compared to Steve Cooper
It’s been just over a month since Van Nistelrooy replaced Cooper in the dugout, and his performance has been mixed. His tenure began with a win over West Ham United, followed by a draw at home against Brighton & Hove Albion a few days later. However, things haven’t gone quite as planned. Leicester tied an unwelcome 22-year record after losing their fifth game in a succession.
| Stat | Ruud van Nistelrooy | Steve Cooper |
| Wins | 1 | 4 |
| Draws | 1 | 4 |
| Losses | 5 | 7 |
| Win Percentage | 14% | 27% |
Regardless of the results, the Foxes’ performance has improved, and it’s evident that the players are on board. There appears to be an understanding of what is required of them, and while Van Nistelrooy’s win percentage is not particularly outstanding, it is still early days, and it appears that he will have the support of the fans and the board.
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