Get Involved - Ranieri sackedpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
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Football at the Premiership level can be very stormy indeed. However for Leicester it couldn't get any CLoudier or Rainier...
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get involved Get Involved - Ranieri sackedpublished at 08:36 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
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A few of you are still able to make light of the situation...
So British.
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Is this making anyone else a bit sad?
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End of instagram post"CHAMPION OF ENGLAND and FIFA MANAGER of THE YEAR⚽️. Sacked.
That's the new football Claudio. Keep smiling AMICO😀. Nobody can delete the history you wrote."
football 'How has the greatest fairytale turned into a nightmare'published at 08:26 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Image source, Getty ImagesOur chief football writer Phil McNulty has looked at whether Leicester were right to sack Claudio Ranieri on Thursday.
Quote MessageIt is almost the thought that dare not speak its name amid the wave of shock, outrage and disgust at Leicester's decision to ruthlessly dismiss the hugely popular 65-year-old, who won the hearts of all supporters with his good humour, class and dignity as he led the Foxes to the title.
Phil McNulty
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football Leicester fans split over Ranieri sackingpublished at 08:22 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Media caption, The sacking of Ranieri appears to have caused a divide between Leicester fans.
Listen to clips from Thursday's 5 live phone-in.
Some believe he deserved a job for life following their unprecedented Premier League title win last year, while others believe the owners made the right decision.
football A year (and nine days) in the life of Ranieripublished at 08:19 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
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Image source, Getty Images14 February 2016: Leicester lose 2-1 at Arsenal, their final defeat of the 2015-16 season before a 12-game unbeaten run.
2 May 2016: The Foxes are crowned champions of England for the first time in their history as Tottenham draw at Chelsea.
16 July 2016: Midfielder N'Golo Kante leaves to sign a five-year deal with Chelsea.
13 August 2016: Leicester lose their first game of the 2016-17 season - a 2-1 defeat at Hull City.
15 October 2016: The Foxes are hammered 3-0 by table-topping Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
22 November 2016: Leicester secure top spot in their Champions League group with one game to spare.
18 December 2016: Ranieri is named Coach of the Year at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards.
7 February 2017: After a run of two wins in 15 league games, Leicester give Ranieri their "unwavering support".
22 February 2017: The Foxes lose 2-1 to Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
23 February 2017: Ranieri is sacked.
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Let's take a little trip back in time...
get involved Get Involved - Ranieri sackedpublished at 08:13 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
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Steven Blake:, external There's one positive thing Leicester can take from this - Chelsea did the same in 2012 and won the Champions League #brightside
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football Ranieri sackedpublished at 8:08
Image source, ReutersYup, there's only one place to start.
Claudio Ranieri should have been leading Leicester's news conference today, previewing Monday's match against Liverpool. But alas the Italian is no longer at the helm at the King Power.
The man who led the 5,000-1 chancers to the Premier League title has been handed his P45 with the Foxes 17th in the table and one point above the relegation zone.
- Shocked?
- Expected?
- Deserved?
- Unforgivable?
Have your say at #bbcsportsday, external
We will have all the latest reaction and no doubt the Premier League managers will be asked about the Italian's dismissal in the nine Premier League and two EFL Cup final conferences.
Elsewhere, the Europa League last 16 draw is at 12:00 GMT - who will Manchester United face?
And we'll also have the announcement of the England XV for the Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday. More on that coming right up...
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AANNDD SCENE.
Friday's back pagespublished at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
The Daily ExpressWell, that's ruined my mood...
Image source, The Daily ExpressFriday's back pagespublished at 08:04 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Daily MirrorEXCUSE ME?
Image source, Daily MirrorFriday's back pagespublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
The TimesErrrmmm what?
Image source, The TimesPostpublished at 07:51 Greenwich Mean Time 24 February 2017
Sorry, what's that?
Friday's back pagespublished at 08:00
Oh dear, why does Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri look so sad...?
That's strange.
He won the Premier League and is still in the Champions League.........
Image source, The Daily TelegraphPostpublished at 08:00
Shall we take a look at this morning's papers?
Good morning all!published at 08:00
Well I don't know about you but i'm feeling particularly bright and breezy this morning...
Perhaps because it's Friday?
Perhaps it's the hint of Spring in the air?
...............
