{"id":46926,"date":"2026-05-08T19:46:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T23:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/leicester-city-make-contact-with-54-year-old-manager-after-being-relegated-from-league-one\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T19:46:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T23:46:26","slug":"leicester-city-make-contact-with-54-year-old-manager-after-being-relegated-from-league-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/leicester-city-make-contact-with-54-year-old-manager-after-being-relegated-from-league-one\/","title":{"rendered":"Leicester City make contact with 54-year-old manager after being relegated from League One"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/leicester-city-make-contact-with-54-year-old-manager-after-being-relegated-from-league-one\/#Darren_Ferguson_is_open_to_the_Leicester_job\" >Darren Ferguson is open to the Leicester job<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/08\/leicester-city-make-contact-with-54-year-old-manager-after-being-relegated-from-league-one\/#Can_Ferguson_revive_the_Foxes\" >Can Ferguson revive the Foxes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\"><strong>Leicester City are considering hiring a new manager at the end of the season after being relegated from League One.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">They are considering multiple candidates, with Gary Rowett currently in charge on a short-term basis. He will ultimately be moved, but several names are being considered as the Foxes rebuild their team and look to bounce back next season.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Want more catchoffside coverage? Add us<span> <\/span>Google recommended sources<span> <\/span>Add trusted news to your favorites list<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Darren_Ferguson_is_open_to_the_Leicester_job\"><\/span>Darren Ferguson is open to the Leicester job<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">They have been linked with a move for former Manchester United player Darren Ferguson in recent weeks. Ferguson is the son of Sir Alex Ferguson and Leicester City recently made contact with the 54-year-old.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">As reported by talkSPORT, he is open to taking the post-relegation Leicester City job, but it remains to be seen whether all parties can come to a deal quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">The manager was recently shown the door by Peterborough United after producing results. He would like another chance to demonstrate his managerial qualities and Leicester City could be an interesting option. Ferguson led Peterborough to EFL Trophy final victory over Birmingham last season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Ferguson_revive_the_Foxes\"><\/span>Can Ferguson revive the Foxes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">The Foxes will be desperate to bounce back strong next season. A club of their stature would not want to compete in Ligue 1 for the long term. They will try to recover quickly.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">Business decisions will need to be made in the summer. They have quality players at their disposal and the right manager can bring out the best in them and propel them to promotion.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-2 (&amp;+p):mt-4 (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):inline-block (&amp;_strong:has(+br)):pb-2\">They are preparing for an important new chapter in their history and it remains to be seen whether Ferguson is the right man to lead them back to the Championship next season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Report: Leicester City prepares to sanction sale of best players this summer amid financial crisis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Leicester City are considering hiring a new manager at the end of the season after being relegated from League One. They are considering multiple candidates, with Gary Rowett currently in charge on a short-term basis. 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