Craig Shakespeare

Craig Shakespeare, born on October twenty-sixth, nineteen sixty-three, is a distinguished figure in English football, both as a player and a coach. He is particularly recognized for his tenure as the manager of Leicester City, a Premier League club, during the year two thousand seventeen.

Shakespeare's playing career commenced at Walsall, where he made an impressive contribution with over three hundred and fifty appearances. His journey continued with a brief stint at Sheffield Wednesday, followed by significant spells at West Bromwich Albion and Grimsby Town, where he also surpassed one hundred appearances for each club. He rounded off his playing days with Scunthorpe United, before transitioning to non-league football with Telford United and Hednesford Town.

In the realm of coaching, Shakespeare has held positions at several clubs, including West Bromwich Albion, Leicester City, and Hull City. He briefly served as caretaker manager at West Brom in two thousand six and took on a similar role at Leicester in February two thousand seventeen. His appointment as the permanent manager of Leicester City came on June eighth, two thousand seventeen, when he signed a three-year contract.

Following his managerial role at Leicester, Shakespeare continued to lend his expertise as an assistant manager for clubs such as Everton, Watford, Aston Villa, and even the England national team, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport.