Leicester City women's manager dismissed
Willie Kirk leaves after almost 2 years with the club
Leicester City have confirmed that women's team manager Willie Kirk has been dismissed after a breach of the code of conduct.
It follows an internal disciplinary process.
The 45 year old was suspended earlier this month amid a club investigation.
Leicester City says that concluded he breached the team's code of conduct to such an extent that it made his position untenable.
They didn't give details of the breaches.
Kirk has been at the club for nearly 2 years.
The code forms part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to professionalising the women’s game
Jennifer Foster will take over the first team on a temporary basis while a new manager is found .
Here's Leicester City's statement in full:
Following an extensive internal disciplinary process and respecting the Club’s obligations to individual privacy, Willie was determined to have breached the team’s code of conduct to a degree that makes his position untenable.
Established and implemented ahead of the start of the current season, the code forms part of the Club’s ongoing commitment to professionalising the women’s game since the takeover of LCFC Women in 2020, promoting a performance-led culture among players, coaches and technical staff.
First Team responsibilities for LCFC Women will continue to be led by Jennifer Foster, supported by Stephen Kirby, while the Club begins the process of appointing a new permanent manager.