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Current Colchester United Manager
Danny Cowley has been appointed as the new Colchester United manager. This is Essex-born Cowley's sixth managerial appointment after spells at Concorde Rangers, Braintree Town, Lincoln City, Huddersfield and Portsmouth. All U's fans must hope he lasts longer and is more successful than previous incumbent Matthew Etherington, who held the position for just 46 days and left the club in 22nd place. If however another change is needed the bookmakers will have all the next Colchester United manager betting odds.
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Cowley | 04/01/2024 | 23/01/2026 | 750 |
Next Colchester United 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.
Additionally, in some cases, the Colchester United 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.
Best Betting Site for Next Colchester United Manager Betting
There is a huge range of UK Bookmakers to choose from but only very few that offer next-manager betting, if at all - As we have covered every club management change over the seasons, looking for betting odds on who the next club manager will be, we have found the following betting sites to be the most reliable and quickest to get odds up for the next manager at most clubs
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How To Place A Next Colchester United Manager Bet
Making a bet on who will be the next Colchester United manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of possibilities at the top of this page, finding the bookmaker offering odds, choosing how much you want to bet, and placing it
You will have to find a betting site offering odds. Finding odds on the next Colchester manager will be easier when no manager is in place, and a little harder when the position is filled, and not particularly in jeopardy.
- Find the best football betting site offering odds on the next manager of Colchester.
- Choose one of the possible contenders
- Decide how much you want to bet
- Check the odds and your stake to understand how much you may win if your prediction is correct
- Understand that if your prediction is wrong on who will be the next U's manager you will lose your money.
Alternatively, if you prefer betting with an app check out our guide to the best betting apps.
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Next Colchester United Manager Betting News Diary Timeline
The betting odds for the next Colchester United manager will undoubtedly see speculation and some fluctuation with a range of candidates applying for the vacancy when Danny Cowley departs the job he has held since the 4th of January 2024.
Here is a round-up of the next Colchester United manager Betting News from our OLBG News feed.
2nd January 2024
Next Colchester United Manager Betting Odds: The U's looking for new manager after sacking Matthew Etherington on Monday with Wade Elliott early favourite!
23rd October 2023
Next Colchester United Manager Odds: Matthew Etherington now ODDS-ON at 1/2 to move from U21 manager to the first team at Colchester!
2nd March 2023
After spells in charge of Bristol Rovers, Swindon Town and Charlton Athletic the 42-year-old Ben Garner was appointed to the U's.
23rd February 2023
Colchester manager Matt Bloomfield who had played for Wycombe Wanderers (2003-2022) returned there when Gareth Ainsworth left for QPR.
List of Colchester United Managers
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Cowley | 04/01/2024 | 23/01/2026 | 750 |
| Matthew Etherington | 16/11/2023 | 01/01/2024 | 46 |
| Ben Garner | 02/03/2023 | 22/10/2023 | 234 |
| Matt Bloomfield | 30/09/2022 | 23/02/2023 | 146 |
| Wayne Brown | 19/01/2022 | 18/09/2022 | 242 |
| Hayden Mullins | 31/03/2021 | 19/01/2022 | 294 |
| Wayne Brown | 24/02/2021 | 31/03/2021 | 35 |
| Steve Ball | 28/07/2020 | 24/02/2021 | 211 |
| John McGreal | 04/05/2016 | 14/07/2020 | 1532 |
| David Wright | 29/04/2016 | 04/05/2016 | 5 |
| Kevin Keen | 21/12/2015 | 29/04/2016 | 130 |
| Wayne Brown | 02/12/2015 | 21/12/2015 | 19 |
| John McGreal | 26/11/2015 | 02/12/2015 | 6 |
| Richard Hall | 26/11/2015 | 02/12/2015 | 6 |
| Tony Humes | 01/09/2014 | 26/11/2015 | 451 |
| Joe Dunne | 27/09/2012 | 01/09/2014 | 704 |
| John Ward | 31/05/2010 | 24/09/2012 | 847 |
| Adrian Boothroyd | 02/09/2009 | 20/05/2010 | 260 |
| Joe Dunne | 18/08/2009 | 01/09/2009 | 14 |
| Paul Lambert | 09/10/2008 | 18/08/2009 | 313 |
| Geraint Williams | 28/07/2006 | 22/09/2008 | 787 |
| Phil Parkinson | 25/02/2003 | 14/06/2006 | 1205 |
| Geraint Williams | 29/01/2003 | 25/02/2003 | 27 |
| Steve Whitton | 25/08/1999 | 29/01/2003 | 1253 |
| Mick Wadsworth | 28/01/1999 | 25/08/1999 | 209 |
| Steve Whitton | 21/01/1999 | 28/01/1999 | 7 |
| Micky Cook | 21/01/1999 | 28/01/1999 | 7 |
| Steve Wignall | 12/01/1995 | 21/01/1999 | 1470 |
| George Burley | 01/06/1994 | 24/11/1994 | 176 |
| Roy McDonough | 01/07/1991 | 15/05/1994 | 1049 |
| Ian Atkins | 01/06/1990 | 30/06/1991 | 394 |
| Mick Mills | 03/01/1990 | 09/05/1990 | 126 |
| Steve Foley | 20/12/1989 | 02/01/1990 | 13 |
| Jock Wallace | 12/12/1989 | 20/12/1989 | 8 |
| Roger Brown | 01/11/1987 | 01/10/1988 | 335 |
| Mike Walker | 10/04/1986 | 01/11/1987 | 570 |
| Cyril Lea | 01/02/1983 | 10/04/1986 | 1164 |
| Allan Hunter | 05/05/1982 | 18/01/1983 | 258 |
| Bobby Roberts | 20/06/1975 | 03/05/1982 | 2509 |
| Jim Smith | 01/10/1972 | 20/06/1975 | 992 |
| Denis Mocham | 08/09/1972 | 01/10/1972 | 23 |
| Dick Graham | 01/07/1968 | 08/09/1972 | 1530 |
| Neil Franklin | 01/11/1963 | 01/05/1968 | 1643 |
| Benny Fenton | 01/02/1955 | 31/10/1963 | 3194 |
| Jack Butler | 01/06/1953 | 31/01/1955 | 609 |
| Jimmy Allen | 01/07/1948 | 01/04/1953 | 1735 |
| Ted Fenton | 01/08/1946 | 31/05/1948 | 669 |
| Syd Fieldus | 01/08/1945 | 31/07/1946 | 364 |
| Ted Davis | 14/07/1937 | 02/09/1939 | 780 |
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FAQ
Next Colchester Manager Betting FAQs
Who Was The First Colchester United Manager
That honour goes to Ted Davis (1937-1939), who became manager before the Second World War.
Which Colchester United Manager Has Won The Most Trophies
Roy McDonough won the 1992 Conference Title and the 1992 FA Trophy.
Who Was The Longest-Serving Colchester United Manager
Benny Fenton managed Colchester for over eight years between February 1955 and October 1963.
Who was The Shortest Serving Colchester United Manager
A host of interim and caretaker managers have served Colchester, but of the full-time managers, Kevin Keen (Dec 2015-April 2016) lasted 130 days, and Mick Mills (Jan 1990-May 1990) 126 days.
Which Colchester United Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
Ted Davis(1937-1939) won 62.5% of his 128 matches. His side won the Southern League Championship and the Southern League Cup.
Which Colchester United Manager Has The Worst Win Percentage
On a win percentage of just 20.8% are Jack Butler (1953-1955) and Kevin Keen (2015-2016).
