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The Axe Factor: Odds cut on Sir Alex Ferguson to leave Manchester United by next season in the wake of derby disaster
Old Trafford supremo may just be departing sooner than you think, while Blackburn are certainly not 'Kean' on their current boss according to the bookmakers
24 Oct 2011 14:15:00
By Patrick Reilly
Goal.com continues our new series, The Axe Factor, in which we use the latest betting odds to round up the movers and shakers in the managerial markets.
Sir Alex Ferguson may be approaching his 25th year in charge at Manchester United but the bookies are unsure if he will stick around for his 26th anniversary.
William Hill have cut the odds on Fergie departing Old Trafford by the first day of next season from 5/1 (6.0) to 7/2 (4.50) in the wake of Manchester City's thrashing of the league champions.
"Fergie may just have seen a glimpse of what the future holds if he remains in his job, and the thought of playing second fiddle to City may just prove too much for him before next season gets underway," said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Now before you rush to the betting shop, the British bookmaker has priced the Scottish legend at a short 1/5 (1.20) to still be at the helm of the Red Devils on the first day of 2012-13.
"It's the worst result in my history, ever," mused the boss after the derby humbling. If you fancy the pressure to get to Ferguson and for him to be the first manager to go this season, that is trading at a much longer 50/1 (51.0).
Another Scotsman who is feeling the heat is Blackburn manager Steve Kean, who remains odds-on to leave Ewood Park. William Hill have the under-pressure boss @ 4/6 (1.67) to be the first EPL manager to go, and his club 10/11 (1.91) third favourites for the drop.
The 1994-95 Premier League champions remain rock bottom of the league with just a single win to their name. Blackburn's fans have been demanding Kean's departure for months, with calls for his head reaching a crescendo in Rovers' home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday.
"His club owners have been tremendously loyal thus far but patience must be running out as the results fail to improve," Hill's spokesman Sharpe said.
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will know exactly how Kean is feeling after sections of the Molineux faithful turned on him during the 2-2 draw with Swansea City. The former Republic of Ireland manager is 6/1 (7.0) to leave his post first this season. Next up for McCarthy is a double-header against Manchester City. Gulp.
Steve Bruce @ 15/8 (2.87)
After two defeats and a draw, the Sunderland supremo caught a break against dismal Bolton with a 2-0 away win. Next up for the Mackems is Aston Villa and Manchester United, which, results depending, could well see those odds plummet once more.
Owen Coyle @ 9/1 (10.0)
Bolton don't do draws this season and are in the bottom three after racking up two wins and seven defeats. The Trotters are an attractive 3.50 to be relegated and have some key fixtures which could define their season - Swansea City, Stoke City & West Bromwich Albion.
Roberto Mancini @ 50/1 (51.0)
Thumping Manchester United 6-1 has seen Mancini's departure odds stretch to Ferguson and Dalglish territory at 50/1 (51.0). Manchester City are unlikely to dispose of their winning boss anytime soon, and just to complete the week, his club are 2.10 (11/10) favourites to lift the Premier League.
First Premier League Manager To Leave (William Hill)
Steve Kean @ 4/6 (1.67)
Steve Bruce @ 15/8 (2.87)
Mick McCarthy @ 6/1 (7.0)
Owen Coyle @ 9/1 (10.0)
Neil Warnock @ 16/1 (17.0)
Alex McLeish @ 16/1 (17.0)
Martin Jol @ 16/1 (17.0)
Roberto Martinez @ 20/1 (21.0)
David Moyes @ 20/1 (21.0)
Arsene Wenger @ 20/1 (21.0)
Harry Redknapp @ 33/1 (34.0)
Alan Pardew @ 33/1 (34.0)
Brendan Rodgers @ 33/1 (34.0)
Paul Lambert @ 33/1 (34.0)
Roy Hodgson @ 33/1 (34.0)
Andre Villas-Boas @ 40/1 (41.0)
Tony Pulis @ 40/1 (41.0)
Roberto Mancini @ 50/1 (51.0)
Sir Alex Ferguson @ 50/1 (51.0)
Kenny Dalglish @ 50/1 (51.0)
No manager to leave @ 100/1 (101.0)
The Axe Factor: Odds cut on Sir Alex Ferguson to leave Manchester United by next season in the wake of derby disaster
Old Trafford supremo may just be departing sooner than you think, while Blackburn are certainly not 'Kean' on their current boss according to the bookmakers
24 Oct 2011 14:15:00
By Patrick Reilly
Goal.com continues our new series, The Axe Factor, in which we use the latest betting odds to round up the movers and shakers in the managerial markets.
Sir Alex Ferguson may be approaching his 25th year in charge at Manchester United but the bookies are unsure if he will stick around for his 26th anniversary.
William Hill have cut the odds on Fergie departing Old Trafford by the first day of next season from 5/1 (6.0) to 7/2 (4.50) in the wake of Manchester City's thrashing of the league champions.
"Fergie may just have seen a glimpse of what the future holds if he remains in his job, and the thought of playing second fiddle to City may just prove too much for him before next season gets underway," said Hill's spokesman Graham Sharpe.
Now before you rush to the betting shop, the British bookmaker has priced the Scottish legend at a short 1/5 (1.20) to still be at the helm of the Red Devils on the first day of 2012-13.
"It's the worst result in my history, ever," mused the boss after the derby humbling. If you fancy the pressure to get to Ferguson and for him to be the first manager to go this season, that is trading at a much longer 50/1 (51.0).
Another Scotsman who is feeling the heat is Blackburn manager Steve Kean, who remains odds-on to leave Ewood Park. William Hill have the under-pressure boss @ 4/6 (1.67) to be the first EPL manager to go, and his club 10/11 (1.91) third favourites for the drop.
The 1994-95 Premier League champions remain rock bottom of the league with just a single win to their name. Blackburn's fans have been demanding Kean's departure for months, with calls for his head reaching a crescendo in Rovers' home defeat to Tottenham on Saturday.
"His club owners have been tremendously loyal thus far but patience must be running out as the results fail to improve," Hill's spokesman Sharpe said.
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy will know exactly how Kean is feeling after sections of the Molineux faithful turned on him during the 2-2 draw with Swansea City. The former Republic of Ireland manager is 6/1 (7.0) to leave his post first this season. Next up for McCarthy is a double-header against Manchester City. Gulp.
Steve Bruce @ 15/8 (2.87)
After two defeats and a draw, the Sunderland supremo caught a break against dismal Bolton with a 2-0 away win. Next up for the Mackems is Aston Villa and Manchester United, which, results depending, could well see those odds plummet once more.
Owen Coyle @ 9/1 (10.0)
Bolton don't do draws this season and are in the bottom three after racking up two wins and seven defeats. The Trotters are an attractive 3.50 to be relegated and have some key fixtures which could define their season - Swansea City, Stoke City & West Bromwich Albion.
Roberto Mancini @ 50/1 (51.0)
Thumping Manchester United 6-1 has seen Mancini's departure odds stretch to Ferguson and Dalglish territory at 50/1 (51.0). Manchester City are unlikely to dispose of their winning boss anytime soon, and just to complete the week, his club are 2.10 (11/10) favourites to lift the Premier League.
First Premier League Manager To Leave (William Hill)
Steve Kean @ 4/6 (1.67)
Steve Bruce @ 15/8 (2.87)
Mick McCarthy @ 6/1 (7.0)
Owen Coyle @ 9/1 (10.0)
Neil Warnock @ 16/1 (17.0)
Alex McLeish @ 16/1 (17.0)
Martin Jol @ 16/1 (17.0)
Roberto Martinez @ 20/1 (21.0)
David Moyes @ 20/1 (21.0)
Arsene Wenger @ 20/1 (21.0)
Harry Redknapp @ 33/1 (34.0)
Alan Pardew @ 33/1 (34.0)
Brendan Rodgers @ 33/1 (34.0)
Paul Lambert @ 33/1 (34.0)
Roy Hodgson @ 33/1 (34.0)
Andre Villas-Boas @ 40/1 (41.0)
Tony Pulis @ 40/1 (41.0)
Roberto Mancini @ 50/1 (51.0)
Sir Alex Ferguson @ 50/1 (51.0)
Kenny Dalglish @ 50/1 (51.0)
No manager to leave @ 100/1 (101.0)