Leicester assistant Hourihane leaves after four months

Assistant manager Hourihane departs after four months as Leicester struggle in League One with five wins from 13 games.

Leicester City assistant manager Conor Hourihane has left the club after just over four months in the role. The 35-year-old, a former Republic of Ireland international who previously managed Barnsley, joined Russell Martin's backroom staff in June to help the Foxes rebuild following back-to-back relegations from the Premier League and Championship.

Hourihane's departure comes during a difficult start to Leicester's League One campaign, with the club winning just five of their opening 13 matches. While manager Martin has retained his position despite the pressure, the exit of the high-profile assistant represents a significant change to the coaching setup. Martin's remaining staff includes Andy King, Tom Weal and Rhys Owen, with loans manager Steve Morison stepping up to provide additional coaching support.