Live updates from Leicester City's manager hunt as Ruud van Nistelrooy's reign finally comes to an end, the Dutchman leaving just six weeks out from the new Championship campaign

In November, the former Manchester United striker was handed the reins to replace Steve Cooper, who had been sacked after just 12 games in charge. There were questions over Cooper’s appointment and his swift removal, but the abject failure of Van Nistelrooy’s tenure places more criticism at the door of the club hierarchy.

Leicester were relegated from the Premier League under Ruud van Nistelrooy; the Championship club are yet to confirm a shortlist of possible replacements, but have been considering various names for some time,