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- Stuart Maynard sacked after failing to win promotion from League Two.
- Former boss Luke Williams 1/2 favourite to return to Meadow Lane.
- Club now actively searching for a new head coach after late-season collapse.
Maynard Sacked After Late Collapse Ends Promotion Bid
Notts County have parted ways with Stuart Maynard, just five days after the club’s play-off semi-final defeat to AFC Wimbledon.
Despite climbing to sixth in League Two, a dismal run of one win in eight matches, including four successive home defeats, cost the club.
Owners Chris and Alex Reedtz described the final weeks as "defining" in their decision.
Maynard, a former telecommunications engineer turned full-time manager, was seen by many as a gamble when he replaced Luke Williams in January 2024. While he improved Notts' defence this season, performances fell short when it mattered most.
| Next Notts County Manager | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Williams | 1/2 | 66.7% |
| Des Buckingham | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Leam Richardson | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| John Terry | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Brian Priske | 10/1 | 9.1% |
*As betting sites currently aren't taking bets on this event, odds have been compiled as theoretical probability from an entertainment perspective only and come from an industry expert
Could Luke Williams Return?
The current betting market is already leaning toward a Meadow Lane reunion, with Luke Williams priced as short as 1/2 to return to the club he left just 16 months ago for Swansea City.
Speculation is growing that Williams could be tempted back to finish what he started, especially given his promotion-winning legacy and existing ties with the Reedtz brothers.
Latest odds suggest a 66.7% chance that it will be Williams who returns as manager after he left Swansea back in February.
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What’s Next for Notts County?
With the owners promising that "work is well under way" to appoint a successor, fans will be eager to see the next chapter begin quickly.
The club’s ambitions to return to League One remain strong, and with a new manager likely to be installed before preseason, a busy summer at Meadow Lane lies ahead.
John Terry, the former Chelsea captain and assistant coach, is a wildcard at 8/1, but managing in the Ballers League may have given him the taste he needs to step into the Football League.
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