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Former Chelsea boss emerges as shock contender for Leicester City job
FORMER Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has emerged as a shock contender for the vacant Leicester City job following the sacking of Nigel Pearson.
Guus Hiddink has emerged as a shock contender for the Leicester City job
Hiddink, 68, recently resigned as Holland head coach after a disappointing second spell in charge of the national team.
Leicester have Thai owners and Hiddick's reputation in Asia remains extremely high having guided South Korea to a fourth-place finish at the 2002 World Cup finals.
Bolton manager Neil Lennon, a former Foxes player, is keen on becoming Pearson's replacement.