Shakespeare speaks out over Leicester sacking
After Craig Shakespeare left Leicester on Tuesday, just four months into three-year contract at the King Power Stadium, and he has now released a statement about his exit and time at the club.
In a statement released through the League Manager's Association (LMA), Shakespeara thanked the players and staff at the club and said that he was certain that the team would not be in danger of being relegated come the end of the season.
The statement read: 'I would like to thank the owners and board of Leicester City for giving me the opportunity to manage this fantastic club.
'My sincere thanks also to the players, who have always been a pleasure to work with. I have every confidence that, given time and once at full-strength, this squad will pull away from its current Premier League position and soon deliver the high levels of performance they have demonstrated over the past three seasons.
'I have thoroughly enjoyed working with my coaching staff and the staff throughout the club, who I thank for their hard work and support.
'I will always have such special memories, both on and off the pitch, from my two spells working for Leicester City. Memories which I have shared with the club's outstanding fans. I would like to thank each of them for their support, especially in the past six months as I have made the transition into management.
'Finally, I'd like to wish Leicester City every success for the future, as I move on to the next challenge in my career.'