Leicester City Appoint Gary Rowett as Manager Until End of Season - Elbotola
Elbotola Logo
Leicester City Appoint Gary Rowett as Manager Until End of Season

Leicester City Appoint Gary Rowett as Manager Until End of Season

G. E (Elbotola)
18 February 2026at20:45

Leicester City have announced the appointment of Gary Rowett as the club's new manager until the end of the current season. Callum Davidson will join him as assistant manager. Rowett, who previously played as a midfielder for the "Foxes," takes charge of the team during this crucial period.

This appointment comes as Leicester City battle relegation in the English Championship. The team currently sits third from bottom, just two points adrift of safety. The decision follows the dismissal of manager Marti Cifuentes last January, after which Andy King took over as interim manager for four matches.

It is worth noting that Gary Rowett had been out of work since leaving Oxford United last December. In related news, Leicester City recently received a six-point deduction for breaching profitability and sustainability rules.

Who has Leicester City appointed as their new manager?

Leicester City has named former player Gary Rowett as manager until the end of the current season, with Callum Davidson joining as his assistant, taking charge during their crucial relegation battle.

What challenges does Gary Rowett face at Leicester City?

Gary Rowett takes over Leicester City as they battle relegation in the Championship, currently sitting third from bottom and facing a six-point deduction for breaching profitability rules.

Related articles