2015–16 Premier League 5,000–1 odds on them winning the title. After the dismissal of manager Nigel Pearson, they began the new season with Italian Claudio Ranieri in charge. Pearson had been known for his short temper with the press, while Ranieri has a reputation for good humour. The appointment was met with scepticism by pundits, including Leicester fan and former player Gary Lineker, as Ranieri had recently been sacked from his previous post as manager of the Greek national team after suffering a humiliating defeat to the Faroe Islands in his last game in charge. Despite winning their opening game against Sunderland and
2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League 2015–16 Ethiopian Premier League The 2015-16 Ethiopian Premier League is the 69th season of top-tier football in Ethiopia. The season began play on 28 October 2015. Saint George SC are the defending champions, having won their 24th championship. The league comprises 14 teams, the bottom two of which will be relegated to the National League for 2015-16. A total of 14 teams will contest the league, including 12 sides from the 2014-15 season and two promoted from the National League. The two newcomers are Dire Dawa City and Hadiya Hossana FC. Muger Cement and Woldia City were the last two