The Ruud van Nistelrooy effect lasted for 1-2 games when he took over as Leicester manager in November. The supporters were hopeful of avoiding direct relegation, but the Dutchman’s magic dust as a substitute United was not in his suitcase. It ended in relegation for Leicester, now it is reported that the Dutchman is clearing his desk. Next up is another coach who also cannot be said to have had success in the Premier League over the past year.
According to talkSport, the decision this week to send Van Nistelrooy out the door at Leicester comes with the message that it will not be the last two seasons of his contract run.
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So who will lead Leicester – without Jamie Vardy – back to the Premier League? According to the English media, Russel Martin is at the top of the list of candidates. Martin led Southampton to promotion before the season, but was sacked already in December, when Southampton were rock bottom of the table with only 1 win in 16 games.
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