Claude Puel SACKED: Who are the favourites to become next Leicester manager? Featuring Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers

Claude Puel SACKED: Who are the favourites to become next Leicester manager? Featuring Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers
Leicester are on the hunt for a new manager after the sacking of Claude Puel.First team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler have been placed in temporary charge as the club’s search for Puel’s replacement begins.8

Claude Puel was sacked on Sunday morning

The Foxes gave the Frenchman his marching orders on Sunday following the 4-1 thrashing at home to Crystal Palace, whichwas the club’s fourth successive home defeat during a winless run which stretches back to Boxing Day.Puel was in charge for 16 months after replacing Craig Shakespeare, and following a bright start, fans quickly grew tired of his ‘boring’ style of play. The King Power faithful had already started to turn on Puel, and will no doubt want him replaced by someone with a more exciting philosophy.So, who are the early contenders for the job? talkSPORT.com takes a look at the bookies’ favourites, courtesy of Oddschecker.

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Neil Lennon – 12/1

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Sam Allardyce – 10/1

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Sean Dyche – 10/1

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David Wagner – 8/1

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Michael Appleton – 6/1

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Rafa Benitez – 4/1

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Brendan Rodgers – 7/4

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