The only thing surprising about Ruud Van Nistelrooy losing his job at Leicester is the fact it has taken so long to be confirmed. It has felt inevitable for literal months. Despite that there is still very much an uncertainty over who will be next in the hotseat. We take a look at who is currently among the top contenders in the next Leicester City manager odds.
Next Leicester Manager Odds
Below are the latest betting odds for Leicester next permanent manager at the time of this post.
| 💻 Bookie | 👔 Next Manager | 📊 Odds | 👉 Back Selection |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Sean Dyche | 4/7 | Place Bet |
 | Danny Rohl | 2/1 | Read Review |
| | Michael Carrick | 6/1 | Read Review |
| | Liam Rosenior | 14/1 | Read Review |
| | Gary O'Neil | 14/1 | Read Review |
Does Leicester Job Lack Appeal?
It isn’t too far in the rear-view mirror that Leicester were winning the Premier League and lifting the FA Cup. Now though, you have to ask whether or not the managerial job even appeals to big names.
Don’t get us wrong, there are plenty of big hitters linked to the vacancy, albeit only two look like serious contenders, but you do have to question the appeal.
No matter who takes the job, they will almost definitely find it impossible to deliver what has gone before them whilst the current situation is fairly dire too.
Recently relegated, they have lost legendary players with potentially more exits to come, and, what’s worse, an almost inevitable PSR penalty awaits too, with that likely to be a points deduction.
Does that make an instant Premier League return almost impossible for the new man, or will it be seen as the chance to polish off a recently roughened diamond?
Next Leicester Manager Odds - The Bookies' Favourites
Let's go over the favourites to replace Ruud Van Nistelrooy and the odds for each manager.
Sean Dyche 4/7
Sean Dyche being linked as the favourite for the next Leicester manager is perhaps a sign of the intentions the Foxes have. Dyche is a highly capable manager and has a proven track record in both the Premier League and Championship.
Most importantly though, he has generally excelled when his team are underdogs; that is exactly what Leicester will be for the foreseeable future.
Sure, they will be targeting promotion but they will have a target on their back to a lot of teams in the second tier and there are five teams ahead of them in the Championship outright betting.
That feeds the internal messaging around siege mentality which Dyche loves to harness. If the Foxes do then manage to go up, Dyche could be the perfect man to keep them there.
The only question is whether Dyche thinks a better opportunity is likely to come his way in the not too instant future.
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Danny Rohl 2/1
Dyche might be odds-on to take the Leicester job but the bookies odds are a sign of the money backed on selections, not specifically a reflection of what is actually happening. It is fair to say that Rohl’s name is almost definitely one that has been heavily discussed by the Foxes hierarchy.
The young German coach, 36, has done a stellar job with what is a basket case of a club in Sheffield Wednesday.
He looks destined to leave the Owls sooner rather than later, regardless of what unfolds out of Leicester’s situation, with reports suggesting his release clause has just plummeted to £1m.
It would be a wildly different appointment to someone like the “old school” Dyche, but some might argue Rohl’s approach would give Leicester a higher ceiling.
A lot might depend on how much Leicester are looking at the long-term and how much they want output now.
Michael Carrick 6/1
The odds leap quite considerably to the third name in the frame to be next Leicester manager. You can see why too because it’s hard to make a compelling case as to why Leicester would appoint Michael Carrick right now.
Carrick’s potential as a coach is high but, ultimately, he’s just been sacked by Middlesbrough for failing to deliver on his targets.
Boro have had their eyes on promotion since the former Man United man arrived in October 2022, but have only reached the playoffs once with each season getting progressively worse; this season they finished 10th.
With Carrick having been given plenty of time and backing at the Riverside, we’re not sure Leicester will see the upside of bringing him in. Then, even if they wanted to, Carrick might want to take a bit of time out himself.
Liam Rosenior 14/1
By the time you reach odds around 14/1, things start to look a little unlikely. Liam Rosenior probably serves as proof of that.
The former Hull manager would be a top candidate for most Championship clubs owing to his experience at the level and the subsequent job he has done over in France with Strasbourg.
The issue Leicester would have is that Rosenior only penned a contract extension with the French club at the backend of April.
That means it is unlikely he’d be open to a move away and, even if they could convince him, they would need to stump up a hefty fee to set the wheels in motion. We just can’t see it happening.
Ashley, an Ipswich Town fan, is an experienced content writer in the sports & betting space, who also has an extensive background in data analytics. Those skills combine here to allow for unique angles to be taken across a host of topics.