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Next Chelsea Manager Odds Show Likely New Boss After Phil Scolari Gets Sacked
Monday 09 February 2009 at 16:41
 The news that Luiz Felipe Scolari has been sacked as Chelsea manager has shocked many this afternoon but bookies have been quick to react with a Next Chelsea Manager market and that is likely to give us a hint as to who Chelsea are lining up to replace the Brazilian.
Sky Sports News Links Grant And Hiddink With Roles
SkySports News has been reporting that two managers high on the shortlist are Guus Hiddink and Avram Grant. Hiddink is the odds on favourite with SkyBet at 1/2 with SkyBet whilst Grant is 9/2 second favourite with SkyBet. They think that Hiddink could be Director of Football with Grant, who was sacked at the end of last season, taking control of the first team. Grant is currently favourite to become Next Portsmouth Manager so the timing of this could suggest it is true.
Mancini And Rijkaard Can't Be Separated
Roberto Mancini spent much of the summer as favourite to take over at Chelsea but Scolari eventually grabbed the job. Mancini is now 8/1 joint third favourite with SkyBet. Another manager on 8/1 with SkyBet is Frank Rijkaard. Rijkaard had many duels with Chelsea as Barcelona manager and is currently seeking employment so he could be a quick appointment.
Zola Would Be A Popular Choice
Gianfranco Zola seems to be doing a good job at West Ham after a shaky start and he would be a very popular choice with fans who regard him as their best player ever. He is 8/1 with SkyBet to land the job but this could be a little too early in his managerial career.
Wilkins And Mourinho Linked With Job
Ray Wilkins has taken control of the team on a temporary basis but will he get the job full time? He is 20/1 with SkyBet. Former manager Jode Mourinho is an interesting inclusion in the betting, he is 16/1 with SkyBet. To find out the odds on England Manager Fabio Capello taking the job and to see who else is being linked visit the SkyBet website, you will find the market under Football, Speciality Markets and Manager Specials. Expect plenty of changes in odds as the market develops.
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