August 2, 2024
Former Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60. His passing was confirmed by his family and announced by the League Managers’ Association on Thursday. According to the statement, Shakespeare died peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones.
Shakespeare’s career in football was marked by significant achievements, most notably his role as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant during Leicester City’s historic Premier League title-winning season in 2015-16. This period was one of the most remarkable in English football history, as Leicester defied odds to win the league title.
In early 2017, Shakespeare was promoted to the position of Leicester City manager following Ranieri’s departure. Despite a promising start, his tenure as head coach ended later that year due to a challenging run of results.
Post-Leicester, Shakespeare continued his career in various assistant manager roles with Everton, Watford, Aston Villa, and Norwich City. Most recently, he served as an assistant head coach at Leicester City under Dean Smith from April 2023, although his contract was not renewed after the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
Shakespeare’s legacy, particularly his contributions to Leicester City’s Premier League triumph, has left a lasting impact on the football community. His leadership and tactical acumen were widely respected across the sport.