Leicester city

One former Black Cats boss has been tipped to make a shock return to management.

[Foxes](/topic/foxes) are currently searching for an interim manager - a search that could reportedly land them at the door of one of their former managers. [Leicester City](/topic/leicester-city) are searching for a new manager after Brendan Rodgers’ four year tenure at the King Power Stadium came to an end at the weekend. According to the Independent, former [Sunderland](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/where-sunderland-sit-in-the-championship-form-table-over-last-10-games-compared-to-stoke-city-middlesbrough-and-burnley-gallery-4092946) boss [Martin O’Neill](https://www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/its-just-waiting-martin-oneill-delivers-stunning-sunderland-champions-league-claim-as-middlesbrough-line-up-ross-stewart-move-3955324) is on the shortlist to become Brendan Rodgers’ replacement.

Former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers couldn't help himself but make one last deluded comment following his mutual Foxes departure.

In his utterance, the The former Liverpool gaffer supposedly left mutually, but obviously the Foxes would have had to sack him eventually. But the Northern Irishman couldn’t help himself but take a parting shot, or make a bitter seeming remark to the Leicestershire outfit as he exited the door.

The latest Leicester City news as Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell took charge of the team for the 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa on Tuesday night following the ...

It leaves [City](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/all-about/leicester-city-fc) in the relegation zone ahead of a crucial home match vs Bournemouth on Saturday. The likes of former Chelsea manager Graham Potter and Brentford boss Thomas Frank have been mentioned as possible targets. [comments section](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/khun-top-decision-revealed-leicester-8325101#comments-wrapper) The report does add that if there is not an ‘immediate response, then the club’s hierarchy will look to bring in a more experienced interim manager until the end of the season. Despite an improved performance, the key moments again went against City with them falling to a 2-1 defeat. [Three new names 'considered' for Leicester City job as manager search continues](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/three-new-names-considered-leicester-8324715)

Former Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Nell is being considered for the vacant Leicester City job, according to a new report.

The ex-Ireland boss has been out of club management since a brief and unsuccessful stint in charge of Nottingham Forest in 2019. The former European Cup winner led the Foxes into the Premier League before going on to win the League Cup with the club on two occassions. According to the Independent, however, Leicester are on the hunt for an 'experienced' interim manager to help lead the club in the battle against relegation.

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings you more reaction to the 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League.

This result was not the fault of caretaker-bosses Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell, placed in temporary charge after Rodgers was sacked last Sunday. But Traoré, recalled from a loan at Istanbul Basaksehir in January, secured victory for Villa with three minutes of normal time left on the clock. The hosts, who sacked Brendan Rodgers last weekend, remain in a sorry predicament, entrenched in the Premier League relegation zone and winless in eight matches. Srivaddhanaprabha may come to reflect that he acted too late in removing Brendan Rodgers and realise that he cannot be similarly indecisive again. [The Villans ](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/all-about/aston-villa-fc)have now won five of their last six matches with goals from Ollie Watkins and Bertrand Traore earning another three points. No more crossing fingers and hoping for the best. [Aston Villa get 'passports ready' after dramatic Leicester City victory](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-leicester-city-traore-26633676) [Danny Ings reveals why he wanted to leave Aston Villa and makes 'unexpected' admission](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/danny-ings-reveals-wanted-leave-26628226) [Aleksandar Mitrovic handed Aston Villa ban as FA reveals punishment over Man Utd fury](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aleksandar-mitrovic-handed-aston-villa-26632028) [Aston Villa 'approach' AC Milan striker as Liverpool hero 'welcomes' transfer](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/villa-origi-transfer-milan-liverpool-26631690) [Harry Redknapp praises ‘terrific’ Tyrone Mings in ‘flying’ Aston Villa verdict](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-harry-redknapp-mings-26624850) [John Terry reveals the reason why he left Aston Villa and makes Dean Smith admission](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/john-terry-reveals-true-reason-26620192) [Have your say in the comments section](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/national-media-verdict-26635011#comments-wrapper) Leicester can only dream of such grand stages after defeat extended their miserable run. Ollie Watkins scored the opener for Villa but Harvey Barnes equalised before half-time and Leicester created the better chances against a team in excellent form. No more waiting. [Aston Villa player ratings vs Leicester City: Bertrand Traore the hero as Moreno and Watkins great](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/aston-villa-player-ratings-leicester-26633668)

The former Leeds United manager is still out of work having left the Whites last season.

I think the whole place would get a boost with somebody like Bielsa.” I’m not sure he’d be the best long-term. Former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa is the best option as manager for Leicester City if they are to win their relegation battle and avoid falling out of the Premier League. I just think the whole place would get a massive lift. “But the question is, which available manager would give Leicester the best chance of staying up? Asked which manager would give Leicester the best chance of staying up, McCoist said; “Bielsa!

Newcastle striker Callum Wilson believes Leicester's main problems this season have been a failure to invest and a lack of goals.

You know he's got the tactical nous to get you out, even if it has not been working this season." You can't rely on one person - you need others to have stepped up. "Now he's aged and they've not replaced that. [West Ham](http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/west-ham-united) forward Michail Antonio agreed saying: "Vardy was not going to score goals until he was 50. [defeat at home](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62776439) to [Aston Villa](http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa) under caretaker bosses Adam Sadler and Mike Stowell on Tuesday left Leicester two points adrift of safety after six defeats in seven games. [Newcastle](http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/newcastle-united) striker Callum Wilson believes Leicester's main problems this season have been a failure to invest and a lack of goals.

After a goalless first 30 minutes, 6' 9” tall striker Hudlin scored the game's first goal, converting a cross from Midgley. However, the lead was short lived as ...

First Hudlin scored his second goal after good work from midfielder Sonny Whittingham and then Midgley got on the score sheet, latching onto Hudlin’s flick-on before firing home. The Huddersfield Town B Team put in a great performance on Wednesday afternoon, travelling to the Midlands to defeat hosts Leicester City 4-1. - A great performance from the Young Terriers