Author: Mark Crellin

Leicester have named Claude Puel, former Southampton boss as its new manager on agreed a contract that runs till June 2020. The 2015/16 Premier League champions have moved quickly to replace Craig Shakespeare, who was fired last week after a 1-1 draw with West Brom continued Leicester’s faltering start to the season. The Foxes have subsequently been guided to a League win over Swansea and a Carabao Cup victory over Leeds by caretaker boss Michael Appleton, who will continue in his role as assistant manager. He will work under the experienced Frenchman Puel, who had managed Lyon and Monaco, and…