Burnley’s next manager is latest: Middlesbrough boss emerges as favorite to replace Sean Dyche

By Manuel E. Hernandez Last updated Apr 19, 2022

A look at the latest odds for who will replace Sean Dyche as Burnley’s next permanent manager with Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder now SkyBet’s big favorite

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Middlesbrough and former Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has emerged as the bookmakers’ favorite to replace Sean Dyche as Burnley’s new manager.

SkyBet have Wilder as 4/5 favorites to replace Dyche, who the Clarets dismissed on Friday with Burnley in danger of seeing their six-year stay in the top flight come to an end this season. Boro de Wilder’s side are currently ninth and three points clear of the Championship play-off places with just four games remaining. However, Boro played one game less than most teams also vying for a top-six spot.

The bookmakers’ second favorite is former England manager Sam Allardyce. The 67-year-old has been out of a job since leaving West Bromwich Albion last year, failing to save them from relegation.

The Clarets are currently managed by Under-23 manager Mike Jackson, who oversaw Sunday’s 1-1 draw at West Ham United at the London Stadium.

They are currently three points from safety, with their next match being Thursday night at home against Southampton. Meanwhile Everton, currently sitting in 17 ^and are also in action midweek, hosting Leicester City on Wednesday night.

Jackson is not currently on SkyBet’s shortlist to replace Dyche, but there are plenty of familiar faces behind Wilder and Allardyce in the bookies race.

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Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen is the third favorite with SkyBet for the role at 9/1. Next on the list are Derby County manager Wayne Rooney and former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur boss, both priced at 10/1.

Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff is a surprise long shot for the role. The former Burnley defender, who has impressed in recent years with the Robins, is priced at 12/1.

Other longshots include former Liverpool and Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez (18/1), former West Ham manager Slaven Bilic (20/1) and Burnley captain Ben Mee (25/1) who was part of from the Burnley coaching staff for West Ham’s draw. due to injury.

Latest odds on SkyBet for permanent Burnley manager :
Chris Wilder 4/5
Sam Allardyce 4/1
Kjetil Knutsen 9/1
Nuno Espirito Santo 10/1
Wayne Rooney10/1
Michael Duff12/1
David Unsworth 14/1
Daniel Farke 18/1
Michael Carrick 18/1
Rafa Benitez 18/1