Why Claude Puel will succeed at Leicester City
By Chris Leicester City's amazing title win will always be referenced in any piece about them, and what an unbelievable year it was for Ranieri's men. The sacking of Ranieri, although controversial, proved successful for Leicester as they scrambled their way from 17th to 12th in a remarkable turn of form under former assistant manager Craig Shakespeare. Shakespeare was given funds to spend after being appointed permanent manager in the summer, and bought explosive finisher Kelechi Iheanacho for £25m from Manchester City, Spaniard Vicente Iborra from Sevilla for £10.5m, and new England international Harry Maguire from Hull for £17m. Their form hasn't correlated though, starting with 9 points from 9 games hovering above the relegation zone. This called for the sacking of Shakespeare by the Thai owners of Leicester City, with Michael Appleton being placed in temporary control. Managers' names being thrown around such as Carlo Ancelotti and Sean Dyche excited Leiceste