Leicester assistant Hourihane departs after four months

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Nov, 21:09 · Archive

Leicester City assistant manager Conor Hourihane has left the club after four months to pursue a management opportunity.

Conor Hourihane has left Leicester City after four months as assistant manager. The 35-year-old, a former Republic of Ireland international, joined Russell Martin's backroom team in June having previously been Barnsley manager.

Russell Martin told the press that Hourihane's departure followed 'a really honest conversation' between them. Martin said Hourihane 'really wants to be a manager again' and that opportunities had emerged 'here and abroad' that interested him. Martin stressed there was 'no big drama' and that Hourihane leaves 'on good terms'.

On Instagram, Hourihane said he had 'really enjoyed' his time at Leicester and 'learned so much to make me a better coach going into my next role'. Leicester's statement thanked him for his contribution. Martin retains the rest of his coaching staff, including Andy King, Tom Weal and Rhys Owen, while loans manager Steve Morison will provide additional coaching support.

How it is being reported

• Conor Hourihane's Leicester City exit explained as Russell Martin speaks outConor Hourihane surprised supporters when he left the club on Thursday and Russell Martin has spoken about why the exit has happenedLeicestershire Live · 5 Nov, 15:14
• Conor Hourihane breaks silence on shock Leicester City exitHourihane has left his role as assistant manager to Russell Martin in a surprise development at the King Power StadiumLeicestershire Live · 5 Nov, 14:25
• Leicester assistant Hourihane leaves after four monthsLeicester City assistant manager Conor Hourihane leaves the League One side after just over four months in the job.BBC Leicester · 5 Nov, 13:50

In this story: Conor Hourihane · Russell Martin · Leicester City · Barnsley

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