Ex-Leicester City boss, Craig Shakespeare passes on at 60

The football community is mourning the loss of Craig Shakespeare, the former Leicester City manager who passed away on Thursday at the age of 60. 

His family confirmed the news, and the League Managers’ Association released a statement honoring his memory.

Shakespeare died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, a comforting thought amidst the sadness of his passing. His family and friends will cherish the memories of his life and legacy.

Shakespeare’s notable career included serving as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant during Leicester City’s historic Premier League title-winning season in 2015-16.

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He took over as the club’s manager in early 2017 but was dismissed later that year due to a poor start to the season.

Following his tenure at Leicester, Shakespeare held various assistant manager roles with Everton, Watford, Aston Villa, and Norwich.

Most recently, he was an assistant head coach at Leicester City under Dean Smith from April 2023. However, his contract was not renewed after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

Shakespeare’s contributions to football, particularly during Leicester City’s remarkable league triumph, have left a lasting legacy in the sport.