I break betting odds news as it happens, so you’re never left behind when the market moves or a top offer lands.
- John McGlynn and Steven Naismith share joint-favouritism at 4/1 with BetVictor for the next Scotland manager job
- Neil McCann (5/1), David Moyes (6/1) and Alex Neil (6/1) round out the top five
- Bookmakers have priced a genuinely open race with no runaway leader
Scotland Hunt a Successor to Steve Clarke
BetVictor have priced up the next permanent Scotland manager market as one of the most open contests on any betting sites, with Steve Clarke's departure following Scotland's World Cup exit leaving the Scottish FA searching for a successor to one of the longest-serving managers in the national team's modern history.
The market has landed on a joint-favouritism at the top, with John McGlynn and Steven Naismith both at 4/1. Neil McCann sits at 5/1, with David Moyes and Alex Neil sharing the next tier at 6/1.
Five candidates sitting so tightly together is the type of pricing that tells you bookmakers have deliberately avoided calling this one, and reflects a decision that appears to sit somewhere between recognising SFA experience and pulling in a heavyweight club name.
Next Scotland Manager Full Odds
| Next Scotland Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| John McGlynn | 4/1 | 20.00% |
| Steven Naismith | 4/1 | 20.00% |
| Neil McCann | 5/1 | 16.67% |
| David Moyes | 6/1 | 14.29% |
| Alex Neil | 6/1 | 14.29% |
The SFA-Familiar Contingent
Three of the five names at the top of the market carry deep Scottish FA and Scottish football pedigree, and the pricing reflects the fact that the SFA has historically shown a preference for candidates who understand the ecosystem from the inside.
John McGlynn at 4/1 is the type of candidate the SFA would consider a natural fit. A career built almost entirely within Scottish football, with managerial roles including Falkirk and Hearts. He's not the headline hire that generates international clicks, but he brings the kind of institutional knowledge that appeals to associations valuing continuity after a long-serving predecessor departs.
The 20% implied probability reflects a market that sees him as a genuine contender rather than a token entry.
Steven Naismith at 4/1 carries a different profile as a former Scotland international with playing-side credibility, more recent coaching experience at Hearts, and the kind of association-friendly public presence that makes him a comfortable public-facing appointment.
Naismith was on the coaching staff with Steve Clarke and would be a natural in-house takeover for the managerial position.
The Experienced Club Managers
David Moyes at 6/1 is the biggest club name on the board. A career including Everton, Manchester United, West Ham and Sunderland brings a level of Premier League experience Scotland has never previously had leading their international setup.
The question the trading desk has priced around is whether the SFA would move for a manager of that profile, and whether Moyes would step away from Everton to take an international role.
Alex Neil at 6/1 shares the same implied probability, and reflects a different type of experienced coach as a manager with promotions on his CV from Norwich to Preston to Stoke.
What the expert says...
Where To Bet on Next Manager Markets
Next manager specials are one of the more heavily traded football specials markets across the UK betting landscape, and BetVictor are among a number of operators pricing this one.
The best football betting sites and mainstream football specials operators tend to lead coverage on international manager stories, with the field priced up within hours of a vacancy being confirmed.
