Leicester City: June 2008 - news archive

Leicester are set to appoint Craig Shakespeare as Nigel Pearson's assistant after he quit his role as reserve-team boss at West Brom.

Barnsley have completed the signing of Foxes striker Iain Hume who chose the Tykes ahead of a host of interested parties.

New Leicester boss Nigel Pearson will be telling all the players that they start the new season with the slate wiped clean.

New Foxes boss Nigel Pearson begins his job as Leicester manager today saying he wants to get the club going.

Nigel Pearson hopes to deliver promotion to Leicester after being confirmed as the new manager - the Foxes' sixth in 16 months.

John Gregory would make Foxes legend Steve Walsh his assistant if he were to land the manager's job, according to reports.

Milan Mandaric has delayed naming a new manager at the club and will not now make an announcement until the end of the week.

Leicester are being linked with a move for Darren Moore but Swansea and former club Bradford also want to sign the defender.

Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric is set to appoint a new manager today with an announcement to follow tomorrow.

Leicester have been denied permission by MK Dons to speak to their manager Paul Ince about the vacant post at the Walkers Stadium.

City chairman Milan Mandaric says the new manager, whoever he may be, will have to share his vision for the club's future.

Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric says he still wants to talk to MK Dons boss Paul Ince but has not been given permission.

Milan Mandaric is hoping to speak to Paul Ince about the manager's job at the Walkers Stadium but has denied that he is the favourite.

Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston says Leicester have not been in touch about Simon Grayson and they do not want an approach.

Leicester City face a major battle if they want to land the services of MK Dons manager Paul Ince.

Leicester have said they will respond accordingly to any offers they receive for Gareth McAuley, with Ipswich expected to buy him.

Ipswich boss Jim Magilton has confirmed that Leicester defender Gareth McAuley is on his list of transfer targets this summer.

Leicester City chief executive Paul Aldridge says that 10,000 season tickets sold is a massive boost for the new manager.

Fans group The Foxes Trust has urged the club to keep season ticket prices at a discount until a new manager is named.