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Leicester Appoint Gary Rowett Until Season's End to Lead Survival Push

The former Foxes defender is tasked with shoring up a side on a 26‑match clean‑sheet drought after a six‑point PSR penalty.

Overview

  • Leicester confirmed Rowett as head coach on a short‑term deal with 14 league games to secure Championship safety.
  • The club sit third‑bottom, two points from safety, after an EFL six‑point deduction for Profit and Sustainability Rules breaches.
  • Rowett has already taken training and is set to take charge for Saturday’s trip to Stoke City before hosting Middlesbrough next week.
  • Chairman Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha framed the remit as a fight for survival, while Rowett pledged clear structure and defensive balance.
  • Callum Davidson joins as assistant, with Andy King remaining on the staff after four defeats as interim boss.