Leicester have sacked their director of football Terry Robinson

Leicester City have sacked their director of football Terry Robinson although manager Nigel Pearson remains in charge despite the club’s poor run of results which has seen the Foxes slump to the base of the Premier League table.

A club statement reads: "Leicester City Football Club has terminated the contract of its director of football, Terry Robinson.

"He departs with immediate effect and with the best wishes of everyone at the football club.

"Current academy director Jon Rudkin will assume the responsibilities of director of football.

"Jon has been with Leicester City Football Club for 16 years, has headed the club's academy and has an excellent understanding of the club's footballing philosophy and values.

"The owners, directors, management and staff at Leicester City would like to place on record our collective thanks to Terry for his work and contribution, and wish him well in the future."

Robinson was appointed to the position in July 2013 with a remit "to provide strategic input to the club's football operations at all levels, driving the consistent implementation of the club's football philosophy".

The club signed 10 players during the summer transfer window but only three – Esteban Cambiasso, Danny Simpson and Ben Hamer – started Saturday's defeat to Manchester City.

Leicester have not won since beating Manchester United on September 21 and have lost eight of thier last nine matches.

It is understood Pearson's job is not in any immediate danger.