Following Dyche’s Shock Departure, The Clarets Are Looking For A New Manager For The First Time In Almost A Decade, know who is the favorite in the recent betting odds of Burnley
The Clarets are presently 18th in the Premier League. The 50-year-old was fired on Friday morning, ending a nine-and-a-half-year reign as manager.
Burnley are four points away of safety with eight games remaining after a humiliating 2-0 loss to Norwich City last weekend. However, their next fixtures appear to be more favourable than those of relegation rivals Everton.
The timing of the news was unexpected, coming five days after the setback at Carrow Road. And it is also just two days before the London Stadium’s Premier League match against West Ham on Sunday.
Burnley New Manager Odds, Favorites, Predictions And News
Mike Jackson To Be The Interim Coach Against West Ham
Mike Jackson, Burnley’s U23 coach, is anticipated to take over as interim manager for that match. Moreover, long-serving club captain Ben Mee will assist him until a more permanent replacement is recruited.
According to the bookies, the following are the leading candidates for the position:
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Wayne Rooney
Could another member of England’s “golden generation” earn a position in the Premier League? Wayne Rooney has emerged as the front-runner for the role, and if he accepts, he will join former Three Lions teammates Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa and Frank Lampard at Everton in the Premier League.
Rooney has received a lot of praise for his work at Championship relegation-threatened Derby County this season. Despite being issued with a 21-point deduction by the EFL for breaking profit and sustainability regulations, the Rams have fought valiantly to avoid relegation to League One. Yet time is running out for Rooney and co. to complete mission impossible.
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Chris Wilder
Chris Wilder worked wonders at Sheffield United, guiding the side to two promotions in three seasons. In 2017, Wilder guided the club from League One to the Championship, and in 2019, from the Championship to the Premier League.
The Blades finished tenth in the Premier League in 2019-20, but a significant drop in form forced Wilder to quit by mutual consent the following season, just before the club was relegated.
Wilder has subsequently bounced back with Middlesbrough, who are in contention for a play-off spot following a good upturn in form since his arrival in November, despite his tenure at Bramall Lane ending in disappointment.
It’s unclear whether Wilder would prefer a Premier League relegation struggle over a Championship promotion campaign.
3. Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce has been unemployed since West Brom’s relegation from the Premier League at the end of last season.
After periods with Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United, Sunderland, Crystal Palace, and Everton, Allardyce has never been relegated to the Championship.
Burnley were known for being difficult to beat and for their direct style of play under Dyche, traits that have previously been linked to Allardyce-managed teams.
Burnley’s next permanent manager
- 7-4 Sam Allardyce
- 9-4 Chris Wilder
- 4-1 Wayne Rooney
Burnley’s remaining fixtures
- West Ham (a) – Sat 17 April
- Southampton (h) – Thurs 21 April
- Wolves (h) – Sun 24 April
- Watford (a) – Sat 30 April
- Aston Villa (h) – Sat 7 May
- Spurs (a) – Sun 15 May
- Aston Villa (a) – Thurs 19 May
- Newcastle (h) – Sun 22 May
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