Leicester SACK manager Lydia Bedford after six straight defeats in the Women’s Super League

Leicester City have sacked manager Lydia Bedford after six straight defeats in the Women’s Super League, hours after the manager said she did not fear for her future.

The Foxes are rock bottom of the table with zero points and are facing a relegation battle for the second season in a row.

Willie Kirk will move from his role as Director of Football to replace Bedford on a permanent basis and will be supported by Emile Heskey and Steve Kirby. Nicola Williams has also left her role as assistant manager. 

Leicester City have sacked manager Lydia Bedford after six straight defeats in the league 

The decision was made at Thursday’s board meeting but Bedford took her press conference as normal and had no idea about the club’s plans.

When asked whether she felt under pressure for her job, Bedford said: ‘No at the moment I feel very supported by the club. We know what needs to change over the next few months to help us.’

Bedford joined Leicester in November last year after Jonathan Morgan was sacked following a poor start to the season. Heskey had acted as caretaker manager before Bedford was appointed.

Willie Kirk will move from his role as Director of Football to replace Bedford permanently

Results this season have been poor, with the latest defeat coming at relegation rivals Reading

The young coach managed to keep the club in the top flight and was handed a new contract in July.

But results this season have been poor, with the latest defeat coming at relegation rivals Reading last weekend. Leicester had been leading 1-0 going into the final minutes of the game before conceding in the 90th and the 92nd minute to lose 2-1.

Sportsmail also understands that the Leicester dressing room has become divided this season, with some players unhappy at certain decisions and practices being carried out at the club.

Leicester are due to play Arsenal, who are on a run of 13 straight wins in the WSL, on Sunday.