Leicester City

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Jimmy Calderwood has dismissed speculation that he is interested in taking charge at Leicester City.

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Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric has dismissed reports that he has made an approach for Swindon manager Paul Sturrock. Reports have suggested Mandaric has targeted Sturrock as the man to replace Martin Allen at the Walkers Stadium. Swindon moved quickly to rubbish the rumours and now Mandaric has labelled the reports as "pure speculation".

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Four in the frame for Foxes

Leicester chairman Milan Mandaric is to interview four candidates over the vacant manager's job at the Walkers Stadium.

And the Foxes supremo confirmed that he hopes to be able to make an appointment before Saturday's Championship clash at home to QPR.

The Midlands outfit have been without a manager since Martin Allen parted company with the club just three league games into the season.

Mandaric told BBC Radio Leicester: "We are working hard to bring in a manager.

"There is a shortlist of four people, who we will interview this week and decide at the end of the week."

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Clive Clarke is hopeful of playing professional football again following his recent double heart failure. The defender suffered the problem after collapsing during half-time in Leicester City's Carling Cup tie with Nottingham Forest last month. Clarke is due to visit a specialist in six weeks, but is keen to resume playing, providing he is given the go-ahead.

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Leicester City chairman Milan Mandaric has dismissed claims that Neil Warnock turned down the vacant manager's job at the Walkers Stadium. The former Sheffield United boss was linked with the club in the summer, and rumours emerged that Mandaric had approached Warnock after Martin Allen was sacked last month. But Mandaric rejected the claims, and also revealed that he does not consider Warnock to be a suitable candidate for the job.

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Leicester have called a press conference for Thursday where they are expected to name Gary Megson as their new manager.

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Leicester v Queens Park Rangers preview

Megson is set to make changes for his first game in charge, with midfielder Radostin Kishishev among those set to start.

Carl Cort could also be given a starting role after recovering from a hamstring injury but fellow striker Elvis Hammond (ankle) is still struggling.

Daniel Nardiello is set to return to the QPR side after sitting out the defeat to Southampton with a back injury.

Gareth Ainsworth is not yet ready to return despite making good progress in his recovery from a broken ankle, while Pat Kanyuka (thigh) and Simon Walton (broken leg) are long-term absentees.

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Leicester - Queens Park Rangers 1-1

1-0 63 min. Hume [Pen]
1-1 82 min. Leigerwood

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Gary Megson is looking to bring players in on loan with the transfer window closed. Although Allen brought in no less then 15 players to The Walkers Stadium over the summer, Megson has hinted further strengthening is required.

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Martin Allen is to spend time studying coaching techniques in Holland before returning to management. Allen was sacked as Leicester boss at the end of August just three months after taking charge at The Walkers Stadium. He is currently enjoying a short break from the game but is looking to take on a new role once he comes back from Holland.

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Leicester midfielder James Wesolowski faces up to six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. The Australian suffered the problem during the Carling Cup clash against Nottingham Forest in midweek and had to be withdrawn before half-time.

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Milan Mandaric has accused a section of Leicester supporters of 'poisoning the club'. The Foxes chairman has been angered by fans who chanted the name of sacked former manager Martin Allen during the Carling Cup second round tie with Nottingham Forest last week. Mandaric believes it is an insult to himself and new boss Gary Megson and has offered those supporters the opportunity to attend a face-to-face meeting at the Walkers Stadium.

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Leicester City have sent young goalkeeper Alex Cisak on loan to Oxford United in order for him to gain some first team experience. Cisak has signed on a one-month loan deal after not playing for the Foxes yet this season, and the Polish youth international is keen on getting some games under his belt.

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Matty Fryatt became the hero when he finished with a neat left footed strike across Stuart Taylor 14 minutes from time in yesterday's match against Aston Villa on Villa Park in the Carling Cup. Leicester won the game 1-0.

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Southend are looking to extend Eric Odhiambo's loan spell beyond the initial one-month deal. Odhiambo joined The Shrimpers from Leicester at the end of August and is due to head back to The Walkers Stadium after Tuesday's game against Bristol Rovers.