English fans haven't had much to cheer about lately. A few weeks ago, their team lost its second consecutive World Cup final. Europe. If that wasn't enough, the English are mourning their footballing experts. And Craig Shakespeare was certainly one of them. Just look at the list of clubs with Premier Leaguein which he had the opportunity to work.
Craig Shakespeare Dies at 60
The Englishman began his coaching career at West Brom, where he held many positions over the years. From head coach of youth teams to assistant. And it was in this position that Craig Shakespeare made history. After more than a year at Hull City, he became Claudio Ranieri's assistant at Leicester City, where he worked from 2011 to 2017!
At that time, the “Foxes” sensationally won the English championship. Later, Shakespeare spent time at Aston Villa, Everton, Watford and Norwich. At the end of his football adventure, he returned to Leicester. Interestingly, in 2017, he took over the team as its first coach. At that time, under his leadership, the team was eliminated only in the quarter-finals of the Champions League after losing to Atletico Madrid.
Several months ago, the English media reported that the Englishman was battling cancer. On Thursday, Craig Shakespeare's family announced his death. death“This loss has been devastating to us all and we would like to ask for privacy at this incredibly difficult time as we come to terms with and grieve the loss of a very special person. The family would like to thank and appreciate the many prayers and well wishes sent over the last few difficult months, many of which we were unable to respond to but which have all meant so much to Craig and the family,” the statement said.
“Although the family is immensely proud of his footballing achievements as player and coach, for us, his family, he will always be, above all, a loving and beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle,” it added. Shakespeare was 60 years old.