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Nigel Pearson Sacked as Leicester City Manager: Latest Details and Reaction

Leicester City announced Tuesday that manager Nigel Pearson has been "relieved of his duties" and will depart the club for a second time.

The Foxes confirmed the news on Twitter:

BREAKING: Leicester City has today relieved its First Team Manager, Nigel Pearson, of his duties. More follows… #lcfc pic.twitter.com/yD6HZq99j1

— Leicester City (@OfficialFOXES) June 30, 2015

Leicester expanded on their decision in a statement on their official website, saying:

The Board of Directors recognises the success Nigel has helped to bring to Leicester City during his two spells in charge of the Club, particularly during the last three and a half years.