During the 1977–78 English football season, Leicester City F.C.
In the 1977–78 season, Frank McLintock returned to Leicester, this time as a manager.
However, he endured a difficult time in charge, as the Foxes went through a spell where they had one win in 26 matches and as a result finished bottom and were relegated back to the second tier after 7 years in the top flight.
McLintock was sacked on 5 April and Ian MacFarlane took charge of the team for the final 5 games of Leicester's dismal season.
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