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Current Walsall FC Manager
Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
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Mat Sadler | 19 Apr, 2023 | 15/02/2025 | 668 |
Mat Sadler is the new Head Coach of Walsall after Michael Flynn was sacked in April 2023. Sadler, a former Walsall player, became the 61st permanent boss of the Saddlers on the 18th of May, 2023. Keeping a close eye on the next manager to be sacked and the bookmakers betting across all the leagues may offer clues as to who is available should there be another change of Walsall manager
Next Walsall Manager Betting 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 Walsall 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 Manager of Walsall
We may get some clues before a market is created when we look back at previous Walsall managers’ appointments and the odds on offer.
Troy Deeney
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Birmingham born Deeney was heavily supported in the next Walsall manager betting when Michael Flynn was sacked in 2023. His odds were very short (4/5) but the position may have come a couple of years too early as he decided to move to Forest Green Rovers as a player/coach.
Danny Cowley
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The Ubiquitous Cowley, who features in nearly every EFL betting market, has been away from management since being sacked by Portsmouth in January 2023. When he is appointed, somewhere, it will be his 4th time in a Football League hot seat after Lincoln City and Huddersfield Town.
Kevin Phillips
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After a stellar goalscoring career (246 Goals in 580 Appearances), Kevin Phillips moved into coaching with Leicester City, Derby County and Stoke City. His first managerial offer came from South Shields in the Northern Premier League, where his side won promotion to the National League North. He left the North East club in April 2023 and was 6/1 to be appointed at the Bescot.
David Artell
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Another out-of-work manager whose name features in next manager markets is David Artell. He was 8/1 in the Walsall odds before Mat Sadler got the position. Artell is best known for his long spell as Crewe Alexandra boss (2017-2022), where the club won promotion to League One and was named League Two Manager of the Year.
Sol Campbell
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The former Arsenal and Tottenham defender has featured previously in the Walsall manager betting odds. Both his previous managerial appointments at Macclesfield Town and Southend United lasted less than a year.
How to Bet on the Next Walsall Manager
Making a bet on the next Walsall Manager is as easy as picking a contender from the bookmaker's list of contenders at the top of the page. You will need to find a bookmaker offering odds and this will be easier when no manager is in place and a little harder when the position is filled and not in jeopardy.
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Decide how much you want to bet
Check the odds and stake to understand how much you may win if your prediction is correct
Understand that if your prediction is wrong, you will lose money.

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Next Saddlers Manager Betting Diary
The betting odds for the next Walsall manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation of who will take over in the hot seat when the current manager departs the position he has held since April 2023.
Here is a round-up of the latest from our New Walsall Manager News
25th April 2023

Next Walsall Manager Betting Odds: Kevin Phillips now ODDS ON FAVOURITE for Walsall job after leaving South Shields!
15th February 2022
Michael Flynn takes over at Walsall and is thrown in at the deep end with his first game against table-toppers Forest Green Rovers.
“On the face of it, this appointment looks a far better fit for Walsall than the previous two incumbents. Far more experience, and coming with a reputation of turning the fortunes of one particular club - Newport County - completely around.”
BBC Radio WM's Rob Gurney
9th February 2022
After losing 7 games on the trot, Matt Taylor was sacked by Walsall, results were naturally unacceptable to the chairman and the Saddlers fans.
List of all Walsall Managers
Here is a complete list of all Walsall managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Walsall manager on the list?
Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Percentage |
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Mat Sadler | 19 Apr, 2023 | 15/02/2025 | 668 | |
Michael Flynn | 15 Feb, 2022 | 19/04/2023 | 428 | 15.0% |
Matt Taylor | 1 Jun, 2021 | 15 Feb, 2022 | 259 | 25.0% |
Brian Dutton | 15 Feb, 2021 | 10 May, 2021 | 84 | 15.0% |
Darrell Clarke | 10 May, 2019 | 15 Feb, 2021 | 647 | 32.9% |
Martin O'Connor | 7 Apr, 2019 | 10 May, 2019 | 33 | 20.0% |
Dean Keates | 16 Mar, 2018 | 7 Apr, 2019 | 387 | 30.0% |
Ian Sharps | 13 Mar, 2018 | 16 Mar, 2018 | 3 | 50.0% |
Jon Whitney | 7 Mar, 2016 | 13 Mar, 2018 | 736 | 34.9% |
Sean O'Driscoll | 18 Dec, 2015 | 6 Mar, 2016 | 79 | 37.50% |
John Ward | 01 Dec, 2015 | 18 Dec, 2015 | 17 | 66.67% |
Dean Smith | 4 Jan, 2011 | 01 December, 2015 | 1792 | 32.31% |
Chris Hutchings | 20 Jan, 2009 | 4 Jan, 2011 | 714 | 31.63% |
John Schofield | 10 Jan, 2009 | 20 Jan, 2009 | 10 | 0.00% |
Jimmy Mullen | 22 Apr, 2008 | 10 Jan, 2009 | 263 | 34.48% |
Richard Money | 3 May, 2006 | 22 Apr, 2008 | 720 | 43.14% |
Mark Kinsella | 24 Apr, 2006 | 3 May, 2006 | 9 | 50% |
Kevan Broadhurst | 22 Feb, 2006 | 24 Apr, 2006 | 61 | 9.09% |
Mick Halsall | 7 Feb, 2006 | 22 Feb, 2006 | 15 | 0.00% |
Paul Merson | 16 Apr, 2004 | 6 Feb, 2006 | 661 | 34.04% |
Colin Lee | 24 Jan, 2002 | 16 Apr, 2004 | 813 | 32.76% |
Ray Graydon | 05 May, 1998 | 22 January, 2002 | 1358 | 39.70% |
Jan Sorensen | 25 Jun, 1997 | 5 May, 1998 | 314 | 41.94% |
Chris Nicholl | 01 Aug, 1994 | 21 May, 1997 | 1024 | 45.86% |
Kenny Hibbitt | 16 May, 1990 | 02 Sep, 1994 | 1570 | 33.80% |
John Barnwell | 17 Jan, 1989 | 01 Mar, 1990 | 408 | 20.97% |
Tommy Coakley | 1 Aug, 1986 | 27 Dec, 1988 | 879 | 41.89% |
Alan Buckley | 01 Jul, 1982 | 1 Aug, 1986 | 1492 | 44.00% |
Neil Martin | 1 Jan, 1982 | 01 May, 1982 | 120 | 13.33% |
Alan Buckley | 01 Jul, 1981 | 1 Jan, 1982 | 184 | 50% |
Neil Martin | 1 Jul, 1981 | 01 Jan, 1982 | 184 | 50% |
Alan Buckley | 27 June, 1979 | 1 Jul, 1981 | 735 | 37.25% |
Frank Sibley | 1 Mar, 1979 | 5 May, 1979 | 65 | 10.53% |
Alan Ashman | 23 Aug, 1978 | 17 Dec, 1978 | 116 | 29.63% |
Dave Mackay | 09 Mar, 1977 | 05 Aug, 1978 | 514 | 41.67% |
Doug Fraser | 01 Jan, 1974 | 07 Mar, 1977 | 1161 | 36.81% |
Ronnie Allen | 06 Jun, 1973 | 20 December, 1973 | 197 | 23.08% |
John Smith | 01 Oct, 1972 | 27 Mar, 1973 | 177 | 26.92% |
Billy Moore | 01 Feb, 1969 | 16 Oct, 1972 | 1353 | 36.90% |
Ron Lewin | 01 Jul, 1968 | 01 Feb, 1969 | 215 | 29.73% |
Dick Graham | 01 Mar, 1968 | 01 May, 1968 | 61 | 40% |
Alf Wood | 01 Nov, 1964 | 1 Dec, 1964 | 30 | 23.26% |
Reg Shaw | 01 Oct, 1964 | 01 Mar, 1968 | 1247 | 44.13% |
Billy Moore | 01 Dec, 1957 | 01 Nov, 1964 | 2527 | 42.76% |
John Love | 01 Sep, 1955 | 01 Dec, 1957 | 822 | 32.76% |
Frank Buckley | 01 Apr, 1953 | 1 Sep, 1955 | 883 | 21.90% |
Brough Fletcher | 01 Mar, 1952 | 1 Apr, 1953 | 396 | 16.95% |
Tony McPhee | 01 July, 1951 | 01 Dec, 1951 | 153 | 30.77% |
Harry Hibbs | 05 August, 1944 | 30 June, 1951 | 2520 | 37.05% |
Tommy Lowes | 01 Apr, 1937 | 01 August, 1944 | 2679 | 31.37% |
Andy Wilson | 01 Oct, 1934 | 1 April, 1937 | 913 | 36.15% |
G W Slade | 01 Feb, 1932 | 01 Oct, 1934 | 973 | 47.01% |
Peter O'Rourke | 01 Oct, 1930 | 01 Feb, 1932 | 488 | 33.87% |
Sid Scholey | 1 April, 1929 | 1 October, 1930 | 548 | 32.20% |
James Kerr | 01 May, 1928 | 1 April, 1929 | 335 | 34.09% |
Jack Torrance | 1 February, 1927 | 01 May, 1928 | 455 | 28.81% |
David Ashworth | 01 Feb, 1926 | 01 Feb, 1927 | 365 | 38.10% |
Joe Burchell | 01 Aug, 1921 | 01 Feb, 1926 | 1645 | 36.82% |
Haydn Price | 01 Aug, 1914 | 31 May, 1920 | 2130 | 50.00% |
J E Shutt | 01 Aug, 1908 | 31 May, 1913 | 1764 | 60.94% |
L Ford | 01 Aug, 1899 | 31 May, 1901 | 668 | 31.65% |
G Hughes | 01 Aug, 1898 | 31 May, 1899 | 303 | 42.86% |
L Ford | 01 Aug, 1897 | 31 May, 1898 | 303 | 38.71% |
A E Parsloe | 01 Aug, 1896 | 31 May, 1897 | 303 | 36.36% |
C H Ailso | 01 Aug, 1895 | 31 May, 1896 | 304 | 61.29% |
J H Robinson | 01 Aug, 1893 | 31 May, 1895 | 668 | 35.48% |
A G Burton | 01 Aug, 1891 | 31 May, 1893 | 669 | 30.61% |
H Smallwood | 01 Aug, 1888 | 31 May, 1891 | 1033 | 46.38% |
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. News Sections update by Jake Ashton, our betting news manager. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick.
Information was gained from various sources, including Walsall FC and Supporter Sites. Supporter Sites.