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Cardiff City Manager
The German-born Erol Bulut, appointed Cardiff manager in June 2023, was sacked in September 2024. His overall record as manager was mixed, having PL58 W21 D7 L30, but the team's abysmal start to the new Championship campaign sealed his fate. Omer Riza replaced Bulut with him, given the job until the end of the 2024/25 season. The best betting sites, including BetVictor, will have all the next Cardiff City manager odds if there is another change. Whoever is appointed next will become the 43rd Bluebirds boss. 
Cardiff City manager Omer Riza // PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omer Riza | 22/09/2024 | 20/01/2025 | 120 |
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The opening six games of the 2024/25 Championship season (PL6 D1 L5) saw Bulut dismissed by the board. .
Next Cardiff City Manager Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
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Additionally, in some cases, the Cardiff manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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Who Will Be The Next Cardiff City Manager
Whoever it might be, they will be hoping for a longer tenure than a host of their predecessors, but success on the field determines length of service, something arguably lacking in recent years at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Tony Mowbray
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Suffered an illness in February 2024 forcing him to leave his position as manager of the soon to be relegated Birmingham City.
Mowbray has managed eight clubs both in England and Scotland and naturally has the experience to help struggling Cardiff City.
Laurentiu Reghecampf
The Romanian born manager would be a "left field" appointment as he has no connection to any British football.
Claude Makelele
The brilliant midfielder Claude Makelele played over 70 times for France in a glittering career that also included playing for the top European clubs (Chelsea, PSG, Real Madrid).
He entered football management in 2014 with French club Bastia and subsequently managed Eupen in Belgium and Asteras Tripolis in Greece.
Slaven Bilic
The Croatian born manager has been the boss at three clubs in England, West Ham United. West Bromwich Albion and Watford.
Bilic is available having left Saudi Pro League side Al -Fateh by mutual consent in August 2024.
Mark Hughes
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Could Sparky, with his wealth of experience, be the manager to ignite Cardiff City finally?
The now 60-year-old former Wales national team manager has been away from the managerial dugout since being sacked by Bradford City in October 2023.
Ryan Lowe
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Bury, Plymouth Argyle and Preston North End have all been managed by Ryan Lowe. During his tenure at Bury and Plymouth Argyle, he successfully led both teams to promotion, a testament to his managerial skills.
However, he could not replicate this success at Preston, who he joined in 2021, departing after just one game of the 2024/25 Championship season.
James Rowberry
The ex-Wales Women's coach and now assistant to Craig Bellamy with the men's side has only managed one club, Newport County.
He lasted around a year at the Exiles, with the club struggling to get decent results under his tenure.
Steven Schumacher
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Schumacher is one of the bookmaker's early favourites after Stoke City dismissed him in September 2024
Freyr Alexandersson
Another name from left field is Freyr Alexandersson.
Alexandersson is currently in the Belgium lower leagues after a stint with the Icelandic National team as an adviser.
However, it would be risky as he has had limited top level club experience but does feature in the next Cardiff City manager betting with many of the leading bookies.
Alex Neil
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The much-travelled Alex Neil, if appointed, would be managing his sixth club, having been in charge at Hamilton Academicals, Norwich City, Sunderland, Preston, and Stoke City.
Omer Riza
When Bulut left, Riza stepped up to be the interim Cardiff City manager, and was then appointed on a contract till the end of the season
While he is in the dugout, Championship results may determine whether the former Arsenal Youth player is appointed permanently.
Nigel Pearson
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Pearson, sacked by his ninth club, Bristol City, in October 2023, has the experience to keep Cardiff City safe.
Nathan Jones
Image: James Boyes/via Wikimedia CommonsNathan Jones, now at Charlton Athletic, was fancied to manage the club he supported as a boy when Sabri Lamouchi was let go in May 2023.
The former Luton, Stoke and Southampton manager may have missed out that time, but it would surprise no one if he is appointed at Cardiff City at some point in his football management career.
Neil Lennon
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The Northern Irishman is never far away from most next manager lists and has been in the bookmakers betting market for the Cardiff job previously.
His managerial record was excellent in Scotland when at Celtic and Hibernian, but not so good at Bolton Wanderers in England, Omonia in Cyprus and most recently Rapid Bucharest in Romania.
Steve Morison
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It was strange that Morison was heavily backed in the spring of 2023 to return to Cardiff City stadium.
It was said that he had plenty of support from within the club and had not been given long enough to get his ideas across when he was in charge between 2021 and 2022. Since January 2024 he has been the manager of National League side Sutton United.
Kevin Philips
The ex striker has moved slowly into football management after hanging up his boots. He has coached at Leicester City, Derby and Stoke City before being appointed at Northern Premier League side South Shields in 2022.
After winning promotion to the National League North in 2023 he left the club by mutual consent.
In January 2024 Phillips joined Hartlepool and despite a decent few months (PL16, W7, D5,L4) he left at the end of the season.
How to Place A Bet On The Next Cardiff City Manager
To place a bet on the next Cardiff City manager you will need to find a bookmaker that is offering odds on the market.
Finding 'next manager odds' for any club is always more likely when the position is vacant, and a little harder when the position is filled unless considering one of the very top clubs.
- Find the best football betting site offering odds for the manager you think will be appointed at Cardiff City.
- Make that selection and add them to your bet slip.
- Select the stake you wish to wager.
- Confirm, you can check your bet at any time in the history section of your bookmaker account.
- If you make the right selection, you win. If your prediction is incorrect, you will lose the stake you have wagered, just as with any normal bet.
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Next Bluebirds Manager Betting News Diary Timeline
The betting odds for The Next Cardiff City Manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation on who will take over the hot seat now Omer Riza has taken the job until the end of the 2024/25 season. Here is a round-up of the Next Cardiff City Manager Betting News from our OLBG News feed.
22nd September 2024
Next Cardiff City Manager Betting Odds: Steven Schumacher the early favourite to jump back into management with the Bluebirds after Erol Bulut SACKED!
1st June 2023
Next Cardiff City Manager Betting Odds: Nathan Jones now into 7/4 FAVOURITE to be the next Cardiff manager as the market changes once again!
23rd May 2023
Next Cardiff Manager Betting Odds: Sol Bamba remains ODDS-ON at 4/6 to be next Cardiff manager despite reports linking Steve Morison with a return!
25th January 2023
Next Cardiff Manager Betting Odds: Sam Allardyce now 3/1 favourite to take over at Cardiff despite INSISTING he will not move to Wales!
Sam Allardyce is the latest favourite with bookies to be the next Cardiff manager with his odds tumbling down to just 3/1 to take over the Welsh club next. 'Big Sam' has seemingly ruled himself out of the job though on the 'No Tippy Tappy Football' podcast, saying: "I keep getting these calls. I'm not going to Cardiff and I haven't been approached by Cardiff to even have a conversation with them". Despite adding that he is "not going down to Wales and I'm staying here in the north-west" Allardyce is 3/1 with BetVictor to become the next Cardiff manager.
16th January 2023
Next Cardiff Manager Betting Odds: Neil Warnock now 1/2 to come out of RETIREMENT and make sensational return as Cardiff manager!
Neil Warnock is the shock favourite with bookies to be the next Cardiff manager after Mark Hudson's dismissal at the weekend. Hudson was relieved of his duties after a 1-1 draw at home to bottom side Wigan left the team three points above the relegation zone. BetVictor have made Warnock the 1/2 favourite to take over at the Bluebirds next but that would mean he would have to come out of retirement.
28th September 2022
Next Cardiff Manager Odds: Caretaker Mark Hudson is the 6/4 bookmakers' favourite to be the PERMANENT manager of the Bluebirds!
Mark Hudson has been installed as the 6/4 bookmakers' favourite to be the next Cardiff manager. Hudson is the current caretaker manager after being appointed directly from his first team coaching position at the Bluebirds. BetVictor make Hudson the clear favourite but he's yet to take charge of Cardiff after being appointed just before the international break.
List Of Cardiff City Managers
Here is a complete list of all Cardiff City managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Cardiff City manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omer Riza | 22/09/2024 | 20/01/2025 | 120 | |
| Erol Bulut | 03/06/2023 | 22/09/2024 | 477 | 36.21% |
| Sabri Lamouchi | 27/01/2023 | 17/05/2023 | 110 | 33.33% |
| Mark Hudson | 14/11/2022 | 14/01/2023 | 61 | 22.22% |
| Steve Morison | 29/10/2021 | 18/09/2022 | 324 | 25.56% |
| Mick McCarthy | 22/01/2021 | 29/10/2021 | 280 | 36.84% |
| Neil Harris | 16/11/2019 | 22/01/2021 | 433 | 38.71% |
| Neil Warnock | 05/10/2016 | 11/11/2019 | 1132 | 40.97% |
| Paul Trollope | 18/05/2016 | 04/10/2016 | 139 | 16.67% |
| Russell Slade | 07/10/2014 | 18/05/2016 | 589 | 37.21% |
| Danny Gabbidon | 18/09/2014 | 07/10/2014 | 19 | 20.00% |
| Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | 02/01/2014 | 18/09/2014 | 259 | 30.00% |
| Malky Mackay | 18/06/2011 | 27/12/2013 | 923 | 43.20% |
| Dave Jones | 25/05/2005 | 30/05/2011 | 2196 | 41.90% |
| Lennie Lawrence | 18/02/2002 | 25/05/2005 | 1192 | 41.38% |
| Alan Cork | 03/07/2001 | 17/02/2002 | 229 | 48.53% |
| Bobby Gould | 14/08/2000 | 03/07/2001 | 323 | 22.22% |
| Billy Ayre | 02/02/2000 | 14/08/2000 | 194 | 25.00% |
| Frank Burrows | 16/02/1998 | 01/02/2000 | 715 | 33.64% |
| Kenny Hibbitt | 23/01/1998 | 16/02/1998 | 24 | 0.00% |
| Russell Osman | 11/11/1996 | 23/01/1998 | 438 | 32.84% |
| Phil Neal | 01/01/1996 | 07/10/1996 | 280 | 27.59% |
| Kenny Hibbitt | 01/08/1996 | 11/11/1996 | 102 | 50.00% |
| Eddie May | 31/03/1995 | 22/05/1995 | 52 | 27.27% |
| Terry Yorath | 01/08/1994 | 30/03/1995 | 241 | 23.26% |
| Eddie May | 01/07/1991 | 28/11/1994 | 1246 | 43.68% |
| Len Ashurst | 31/08/1989 | 01/05/1991 | 608 | 45.26% |
| Frank Burrows | 21/05/1986 | 31/08/1989 | 1198 | 41.01% |
| Alan Durban | 23/09/1984 | 21/05/1986 | 605 | 26.88% |
| Jimmy Goodfellow | 01/03/1984 | 27/09/1984 | 210 | 18.18% |
| Len Ashurst | 03/03/1982 | 01/03/1984 | 729 | 45.26% |
| Graham Williams | 01/11/1981 | 28/02/1982 | 119 | 36.36% |
| Richie Morgan | 01/11/1978 | 03/03/1981 | 853 | 36.36% |
| Jimmy Andrews | 01/05/1974 | 06/11/1978 | 1650 | 36.36% |
| Frank O'Farrell | 13/11/1973 | 30/04/1974 | 168 | 36.67% |
| Jimmy Scoular | 01/06/1964 | 07/11/1973 | 3446 | 37.39% |
| George Swindin | 01/10/1962 | 01/04/1964 | 548 | 39.24% |
| Bill Jones | 01/09/1958 | 30/09/1962 | 1490 | 40.19% |
| Trevor Morris | 01/04/1954 | 31/08/1958 | 1613 | 33.33% |
| Cyril Spiers | 01/04/1948 | 01/04/1954 | 2191 | 41.40% |
| Bill McCandless | 01 Jun, 1946 | 1 Nov, 1948 | 884 | 52.48% |
| Cyril Spiers | 01 Apr, 1939 | 01 Apr, 1946 | 2557 | 30.00% |
| Bill Jennings | 01 Apr, 1937 | 1 Apr, 1939 | 730 | 38.38% |
| B Watts-Jones | 01 Feb, 1934 | 1 Apr, 1937 | 1155 | 29.25% |
| Bartley Wilson | 1 May, 1933 | 01 Feb, 1934 | 276 | 26.67% |
| Fred Stewart | 01 May, 1911 | 1 May, 1933 | 8036 | 44.60% |
| Davy McDougall | 01 Aug, 1910 | 01 May, 1911 | 273 | 53.57% |
FAQ
Next Cardiff City Manager FAQs
Who is the longest-serving manager of Cardiff City
The longest-serving manager of Cardiff City was Fred Stewart. He managed the club for over 600 games between 1911 and 1933.
In more recent times Dave Jones was in charge for 315 games between 2005 and 2011.
He guided the club to the 2008 FA Cup Final but were defeated by Portsmouth 1-0.
Who was the Cardiff City Manager when they won the FA Cup in 1927
The aforementioned Fred Stewart got the club to the FA Cup finals in 1924/25 where they lost to Sheffield United 1-0 and then again in 1926/27 where they beat the mighty Arsenal 1-0.
Who was The First Cardiff City Manager
Scotsman Davy McDougal joined the club as player manager in 1910. He only lasted 1 year when it was decided that a full time manager was the order of the day.
Who Was the Most Successful Cardiff City Manager
Fred Stewart (1911 -1931) managed the club in its most successful period when the club won the FA Cup by beating the mighty Arsenal 1-0 in 1927. He also guided Cardiff into runners up spot in the 2nd Division 1920-21 and then again in the 1923-24 season but this time in the 1st Division.
Which Cardiff City Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
Bill McCandless(1946-1948) had a 52.48% during his two years in charge after the Second World War. The aforementioned Davy McDougal won 53.57% of his matches.
Which Cardiff City Manager Has The Worst Win Percentage
Paul Trollope stepped up to manage Cardiff City when the previous incumbent Russell Slade moved upstairs. He was appointed at the end of the 2015/16 season and then had 12 matches in the new season to show his worth. However his team only won two of their 12 games (16.67%) and were sitting in 23rd place when he was sacked.
Editorial Information
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick. Information was gained from various sources, including Cardiff Club Site and the Supporters site
