The top six contenders for the position of the new Salford City next new manager and odds have been disclosed following the dismissal of head coach Neil Wood
The team’s recent 5-1 loss to Tranmere Rovers on Boxing Day extended their winless streak to eight League Two games, leaving them in the 21st position in the standings.
Salford City new next manager odds and favorites candidates names list in 2023/24
Gary Neville Salford city just sacked another manager, a manager that was a penalty shot away from promotion last season but will sit on Sky sports and say give it time, interesting how he’s not giving his own managers time. Be careful who you listen to. https://t.co/7qpuMebLOn
— NK (@nkdikohtv) December 28, 2023
Neil Wood, 40, who took over from Gary Bowyer in May 2022, had successfully led the Ammies to the League Two playoffs for the 2022/23 season.
However, his struggle to replicate or surpass that achievement this season culminated in a decisive 5-1 defeat, marking the end of his tenure. In an official statement, Salford City Football Club announced Neil Wood’s departure, expressing gratitude for his efforts over the past 18 months.
The club acknowledged his role in achieving their highest-ever finish in Sky Bet League Two last season and wished him success in his future endeavors. The process of appointing a new manager will commence immediately, with Assistant Coach Simon Wiles overseeing the team for the upcoming game against Grimsby Town on Friday.
Candidates for New Manager’s Position
For those looking forward to know more about who can be the new manager, let us tell you, favorites for the position of the new Salford City manager, as of December 27, 2023 are as follows:
BetVictor – 11:40 am
- Mark Hughes – 4/1
- Paul Hurst – 6/1
- Gary Rowett – 8/1
- Mark Bonner – 10/1
- Simon Wiles – 10/1
- Steve Cotterill – 12/1
- Scott Brown – 12/1
- Brian Barry Murphy – 14/1
- Michael Duff – 14/1
- Gareth Ainsworth – 14/1
- Karl Robinson – 16/1
- Mark Kennedy – 16/1
- Danny Cowley – 16/1
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – 16/1
- Lee Bowyer – 16/1
- Paul Ince – 16/1
- Lee Bell – 16/1
BetVictor – 3:00 pm
- Dean Holden – 2/1
- Paul Hurst – 3/1
- Paul Ince – 4/1
- Mark Hughes – 8/1
- Simon Wiles – 12/1
- Mark Bonner – 12/1
- Michael Duff – 20/1
- Karl Robinson – 20/1
- Brian Barry Murphy – 20/1
- Danny Cowley – 20/1
- Gareth Ainsworth – 20/1
- Gary Rowett – 20/1
Following the defeat, Salford City captain Alex Cairns expressed disappointment, emphasizing the need for a better team performance.
Tranmere Rovers boss Nigel Adkins praised his team’s outstanding display, particularly highlighting their defensive shape, organization, and aggressive pressing, which successfully nullified Salford’s playing style.