Former Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare dies aged 60

Former Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare has died at the age of 60.

Shakespeare held numerous roles during his coaching career, most notably as assistant to Claudio Ranieri when the Foxes won a surprise Premier League title in 2016.

He got the main job himself after Ranieri was sacked in 2017, but lasted less than a season before he too was axed.

His other coaching roles also included Hull, Watford, Aston Villa, Norwich and Everton. He was also assistant to Sam Allardyce during his one-game tenure as England boss.

Shakespeare was diagnosed with cancer last year.

“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Craig Shakespeare, ‘Shakey’,” said his family in a statement released by the League Managers’ Association.”Craig passed away peacefully this morning at home surrounded by his family.

“Whilst the family are immensely proud of his footballing achievements as both a player and a coach, to us, his family, he will always primarily be a loving and loved husband, father, son, brother and uncle.

“The loss is devastating to us all and we would ask that privacy be given at this incredibly difficult time as we try to come to terms with, and mourn, the loss of a very special person.

“The family would like to thank and acknowledge the many prayers and good wishes sent during the past few difficult months, many of which we were unable to respond to but all meant a lot to Craig and the family.”

LMA chairman Martin O’Neill paid tribute to Shakespeare’s achievements.

“Craig’s impact on the people he worked with was often spoken about by players, coaches and managers in the game,” he said.

“Not only because his knowledge of football and coaching was so strong, but also because his personality and warmth made people feel