Next Oxford United Manager Odds

The former centre-back has already been in temporary charge twice and would be a natural choice to assume the reins on a caretaker basis again. Short has shown little interest in becoming a manager but few know the modern Oxford as well as the ex-Blackburn defender.

Giving a debut to 15 year-old Leo Snowden in one of his matches in temporary charge showed Short would put faith in youth and this could endear him further to Oxford fans.

Appleton has been out of work since leaving Charlton Athletic in January 2024, but his previous spell in charge of Oxford could ensure he makes the shortlist.

The ex-Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool boss has plenty of experience at Championship level and has worked extensively across the Football League during his managerial career to date.

Appleton won promotion to League One and got to the final of the Football League Trophy at Wembley with Oxford in his previous spell before opting to take a job at Leicester City. Appleton may feel he has unfinished business at the club after that switch failed to pay dividends.

Former Chelsea and England captain Terry was highly placed in the next Oxford United boss betting odds before it became clear Rowett was the club's preferred candidate.

Terry is yet to take his first steps as a manager, having had coaching roles with Aston Villa and Leicester City before returning to Stamford Bridge to take a job in the club's academy, coaching young talent.

Long seen as a natural leader, it would be fascinating to see how Terry can compare as a manager to the likes of former Three Lions team-mates Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard.

Lowe surprised football fans when he quit as Preston North End manager after a single game of the 2024-25 Championship season.

He has been out of work since then and regularly pops up on next manager betting odds lists. Lowe is an attack-minded coach whose teams often score a lot of goals, but his teams have a history of being defensively suspect as a result of his tactics.

Ex-Republic of Ireland defender McCarthy was an outside shot in the next Oxford United manager betting odds when Des Buckingham lost the job in 2024.

Currently first-team coach of Premier League club Crystal Palace, where he has also been in charge on a temporary basis between managers, McCarthy is seen as a future no1.

McCarthy was reportedly interviewed by Oxford in 2023 following the departure of Liam Manning, so he has been on their radar.