Bolton Manager Sacked – Hughes Favourite for job

December 30, 2009 by Ben Filed under: Football

Mark Hughes is the opening favourite with Paddy Power to be the next Bolton manager following Gary Megson’s sacking today. The club said, “The decision has been taken in the light of the position the club finds itself in the Barclays Premier League at the halfway point of the season.” Fans were calling for Megson’s head even before the 2-2 home draw with Hull in which they were 2-0 up.

Hughes is 11/4 for a quick return to management following his recent exit at Manchester City with Alan Curbishley the next name in the frame at 6/1.

Other out of work managers seen as possible contenders include Paul Jewell and Darren Ferguson both at 13/2 with Steve Coppell, Kevin Keegan and Gareth Southgate at 14s, 16s and 20s, respectively. Former Bolton players Gary Speed and Peter Reid are 28/1 and 40/1.

Paddy Power, said: “Hughes is the favourite for a quick return to the Premier League but is it a job that is going to attract him after the millions he had at his disposal at Man City? It may be that the likes of Alan Curbishley and Gary Speed are picked up by punters as more fitting of the Bolton mould.

“One thing is for sure, this market is going to see some ups and downs over the next few days as managers rule themselves in or out.”

Could be a good market to have a bet in. Hughes in unlikely to win this. Sounds like bookie hype. Bet with Paddypower. Free £25 bet for new customers.

Bolton are currently 3/1 for relegation and 1/6 to avoid the drop.

Next Permanent Bolton Manager
11/4 Hughes
6/1 Curbishley
13/2 Jewell
13/2 D Ferguson
11/1 Shearer
12/1 Wigley
14/1 Coppell
16/1 Keegan
20/1 Southgate
25/1 O’Leary
25/1 Coyle
28/1 Speed
28/1 Lee
28/1 Dowie
28/1 McClaren
33/1 Adams
33/1 Keane
40/1 Irvine
40/1 Houllier
40/1 Hoddle
40/1 Reid
40/1 Souness
50/1 Brown
100/1 Okocha