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- Des Buckingham heads the betting at 4/1 to become Plymouth’s next manager
- Miron Muslic expected to leave for Schalke after club confirms approach
- Leighton Baines, Ian Evatt and Luke Williams all joint third in the market at 8/1
Betting Sites React as Plymouth Managerial Search Begins
Plymouth Argyle's hunt for a new manager is officially on after the club confirmed on Wednesday that current boss Miron Muslic has been granted permission to speak with an unnamed 2. Bundesliga club, widely reported to be Schalke 04.
The statement read: “We have reluctantly allowed Miron Muslic to open talks with a 2. Bundesliga side, after he expressed his desire to speak with them. We are frustrated by this decision, having implemented clear structures, processes and personnel to aid Miron and his staff.”
With Muslic now seemingly Bundesliga-bound, betting sites haven’t wasted time opening a market for his replacement.
Des Buckingham is the early favourite with BetVictor, priced at 4/1 to take the reins at Home Park.
Big names feature in the market to be the next Plymouth Argyle manager with the full market below:
| Next Plymouth Manager | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Des Buckingham | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| David Wagner | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Leighton Baines | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Ian Evatt | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Luke Williams | 8/1 | 11.1% |
What the expert says...
Club Faces Another Rebuild as Muslic Era Ends Early
Muslic’s exit comes after a brief but eventful stint in Devon, having only joined the club in late 2024.
Plymouth’s hierarchy will be disappointed by the sudden departure, particularly after the structural support outlined in their statement.
Attention now turns to his successor and Des Buckingham’s profile as a progressive coach, most recently at Oxford United and previously in New Zealand and India, appears to have attracted early market support.
Meanwhile, David Wagner, a seasoned campaigner in both England and Germany, sits at 6/1, bringing a different kind of pedigree.
The trio of Leighton Baines, Ian Evatt, and Luke Williams are locked together at 8/1.
All three are intriguing names, with Baines seen as a rising star in the coaching ranks and Williams impressing during his time at Swansea and Notts County.
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Where to Bet on the Next Plymouth Argyle Manager
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