Leicester City have confirmed Willie Kirk has been dismissed as manager of the club’s women’s team after a club investigation into an alleged relationship with a player.
Leicester confirmed in March that Kirk was not leading the team as he was assisting the club with an “internal process”. The Athletic reported he was under investigation over an alleged relationship with one of his players.
A statement from Leicester on Thursday confirmed that Kirk had been dismissed from his role. It read: “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.”
A Leicester spokesperson had said on March 8: “Willie Kirk is assisting the…
