Stoke City’s difficult run of form has brought some attention to the next manager betting market, with bookmakers beginning to price up potential future options should results fail to improve.
Stoke City’s recent struggles have put some focus on the wider managerial landscape in the Championship.
There is no immediate expectation of change at the Bet365 Stadium.
However, oddsmakers have started to form a next manager market around potential future options.
Attention has also turned to the wider Championship sack race, where Mark Robins is beginning to feature more prominently.
Next Stoke City Manager Betting Odds – Who Will Replace Mark Robins?
- Russell Martin 4/1
- Ralph Hasenhuttl 11/2
- Will Still 6/1
- Marti Cifuentes 8/1
- Graham Alexander 10/1
- Tony Mowbray 10/1
- David Wagner 12/1
- Chris Coleman 14/1
- Jon Dahl Tomasson 14/1
- Lee Carsley 16/1
- Mat Sadler 16/1
- Nigel Pearson 16/1
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 16/1
- Ryan Mason 16/1
- Slaven Bilic 16/1
- Alex Revell 20/1
- Dave Challinor 20/1
- Michael Skubala 20/1
- Tony Pulis 20/1
- Alan Sheehan 25/1
- Dean Smith 25/1
- Michael Beale 25/1
- Raphael Wicky 25/1
- Derek McInnes 33/1
- Neil Warnock 33/1
- Sam Allardyce 33/1
- Steve Bruce 33/1
- Gary Rowett 40/1
- Mark Hughes 40/1
- Alan Pardew 50/1
- Ryan Shawcross 100/1
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Russell Martin Leading The Next Stoke Manager Odds
Russell Martin has emerged as the early favourite in the next Stoke City manager odds at 4/1.
The former Southampton head coach was sacked by Rangers earlier this season.
Despite that setback, his stock remains high in English football.
Martin guided Southampton to promotion and is well known for implementing a clear playing identity.
His teams have typically favoured a possession-based style with a focus on building from the back.
He is widely viewed as one of the more progressive coaching options currently available, which helps explain why he sits near the top of the betting market.
Martin also features among the frontrunners for the Leicester job, which underlines his broad appeal at this level.
Former Southampton Boss Ralph Hasenhuttl Among Leading Contenders
Ralph Hasenhuttl sits at 11/2 in the next Stoke City manager odds and remains one of the leading names in the betting market.
The Austrian coach built a strong reputation in English football during his time at Southampton.
He guided the club through several competitive Premier League campaigns and earned praise for his work with younger players.
Hasenhuttl favours an energetic, high-intensity style of play.
A move to the Championship would mark a step down in level, but it could offer him a platform to rebuild momentum and push for a return to the Premier League in the longer term.
Hasenhuttl also features among the frontrunners for the Southampton job, underlining his continued appeal in the English game.
Commentary: SportsCasting spokesman Shane Orton reacted to the ‘Next Stoke City Manager Betting Odds’ saying:
“Stoke City’s recent run of results has naturally brought the next manager market into focus, even if there is no immediate expectation of change at the bet365 Stadium. Mark Robins remains in charge and retains the backing of large sections of the fanbase, but betting markets tend to move early, and we’ve seen increased interest in this one during a difficult spell for the Potters.
“Russell Martin currently heads the market, with Ralph Hasenhüttl close behind, and there is plenty of depth further down the list with names like Will Still and Martí Cifuentes also attracting attention. That reflects how quickly this market can shift if form does not improve, and it’s one that traders expect to remain active as Stoke look to find consistency over the coming weeks.”
