Public Opinion Divided on Steve Cooper’s Departure from Leicester Management

Following Leicester’s decision to dismiss manager Steve Cooper, the immediate public response was sought. Below are several of the submitted comments: Roobs07 commented: “Wasn’t up to the task and team selections were based on defensiveness without defenders of the calibre to do so. Interim manager outlook and could not get the best out of any players. Attacking players left out of selection or played late second half. Never a positive outlook.” Stephen stated: “Cooper might feel hard done by as I’m not sure our squad has the quality to be too much higher but he was failing to inspire the fans and players alike (from what we could tell). I think if he’d remained in charge then we’d likely have been relegated.” Anish expressed: “Shocked and disappointed with this news. Cooper didn’t have the backing of many of the fans but the results were not too bad and we did play well in spells. We’ve been unbeaten against our relegation rivals this season and been outside the relegation zone for a while, so I’m not sure what the board expects from him.” Barry offered the view: “I think Cooper has been a scapegoat for the owner and shoddy recruitment. Faes et al not good enough. Cooper had a mountain to climb. Maresca would have failed in the same manner.” Danny remarked: “Strange decision but probably not the right appointment to begin with after becoming a Nottingham Forest legend. His CV speaks for itself. Sad he wasn’t given time to prove himself again.” Mick concluded: “It was only a matter of time really. The players are making too many mistakes, don’t seem to be able to step up a level when they need to and simply are not good enough. Cooper was the only man willing to have a go at the time when there was no money to spend and with points deductions looming too. Good luck to him in the future. Who is next?”