Leicester City eyeing Championship manager with promotion potential as a potential new head coach
TalkSPORT Post: Liam Manning On radar as Leicester eye replacement for van Nistelrooy
Get ready Foxes fans, it looks like a change is brewing at the King Power Stadium! According to the latest run-down, Liam Manning could be set to replace Ruud van Nistelrooy as the Leicester City manager.
Following their relegation from the Premier League, Leicester is on the hunt for a fresh face to lead them back to the big leagues. Van Nistelrooy, who has only won three out of 22 Premier League matches since taking over in December, might be bowing out.
Manning, currently the manager of Bristol City, is the man being tipped as the perfect fit to take over the reins. When asked about his future after Saturday's win over Southampton, Van Nistelrooy admitted that he hoped for a speedy decision, "The quicker the better, in the best interest of the club."
Manning has done a fantastic job at Bristol City, guiding them to the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years. His side fought back from 2-0 down to draw against Preston on the final day of the season, ensuring a sixth-place finish in Manning's first full season in charge.
The play-offs beckon for Bristol City as they face Sheffield United at Ashton Gate on Thursday, with a potential play-off final clash with Sunderland or Coventry at Wembley Stadium on May 24 on the line. If they pull off a victory, they could well find themselves playing Premier League football next season.
Manning's career in football management took off with West Ham United's academy, where he honed his skills in youth development. He then moved to Ipswich Town as head of player development and academy manager, before joining MK Dons and eventually taking up the role at Bristol City.
If Manning does take the Leicester City job, fans can expect a highly motivated, tactically astute coach who excels at developing young talent. Let's keep a close eye on this one - it could be an exciting turn of events for both Leicester and Bristol City!
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Liam Manning's Career
- Early Career: Liam Manning started his managerial career with West Ham United's academy, gaining experience in youth development before moving to Ipswich Town, where he was the head of player development and academy manager.
- MK Dons and Bristol City: Manning took over as the interim manager at Ipswich Town and later became the manager of MK Dons in the League One. His tenure at MK Dons was marked by significant progress, including a successful season where he led the team to promotion to the Championship. Manning joined Bristol City as the manager, taking the role in January 2023. His time at Bristol City has shown positive signs, with the club maintaining a competitive presence in the Championship.
- Liam Manning, the Bristol City manager, could be set to take over the Leicester City manager role, replacing Ruud van Nistelrooy.
- Leicester is looking to bring in a new manager to help them return to the Premier League following their relegation.
- Van Nistelrooy has only won three out of 22 Premier League matches since taking over and may be leaving Leicester.
- Manning has done an impressive job at Bristol City, leading them to the Championship play-offs for the first time in 17 years.
- If Manning takes the Leicester City job, fans can expect a coach who excels at developing young talent and making tactically astute decisions.
- Manning started his managerial career with West Ham United's academy, gained experience at Ipswich Town, and moved to MK Dons before becoming the Bristol City manager in January 2023.
