The tension was only exacerbated when Allen refused to put in a bid for Celtic striker Derek Riordan.

[2] Former West Bromwich Albion and Nottingham Forest manager Gary Megson was appointed as Allen's successor on 13 September,[3] but left 41 days later, signing as Bolton Wanderers manager on 24 October, leaving Leicester 15th after nine league matches in charge.

[4] Ian Holloway, who had stabilised Plymouth Argyle in the Championship, was named Megson's successor on 22 November,[5] but he was unable to revitalise Leicester and a 0–0 draw at Stoke City and with Southampton (who started the day in the relegation zone) beating Sheffield United on the final day of the season sealed Leicester's relegation to the third tier.

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