Leicester sack Pearson over basic 'differences'


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 01 Jul 2015

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson waves to fans after avoiding relegation at the end of the game. Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

LONDON (Reuters) - Leicester City have sacked manager Nigel Pearson because of a breakdown in his relationship with the club's owners, the Premier League side said on Tuesday.

Pearson guided Leicester to top-flight safety in the final matches of last season after they appeared to be doomed to relegation and they finished 14th in the Premier League.

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