Former Leicester Metropolis supervisor Craig Shakespeare dies aged 60.
Shakespeare, who died peacefully Thursday morning surrounded by his household, was recognized with most cancers final yr and mentioned he was present process therapy.
In 2016, he served as Claudio Ranieri’s assistant throughout Leicester Metropolis’s Premier League title-winning season.
Shakespeare took over the Foxes within the second season after Ranieri’s exit and led the workforce to defeat Sevilla and attain the Champions League quarter-finals for the primary time.
An announcement issued by the League Managers’ Affiliation on behalf of his household learn: “Whereas his household are extraordinarily happy with his footballing achievements as a participant and coach, to us, his household, he’ll all the time be a person of nice Love and loving husband.
“This loss is devastating for all of us and we ask that we be granted privateness at this extraordinarily tough time as we attempt to come to phrases with and mourn the lack of a really particular individual.”
Earlier than Ranieri took over, Shakespeare labored beneath Nigel Pearson at Leicester Metropolis, serving to them full their “Nice Escape” in 2015 – a season wherein they had been unlikely to win the title.
“He’s surely one of the vital gifted, emotionally understanding, calm, balanced, and fascinating folks I’ve ever had the privilege to name a pal,” Pearson mentioned.
“Have a protected journey to your subsequent vacation spot, my good pal. You might be cherished and admired by all of us, and each time we consider you, there’s a smile, a giggle, a giggle, or an unforgettable second.
“We’re actually blessed to have recognized Shakey.”
