It’s been a rather manic few days for fans of Rotherham FC and Stevenage, as Rotherham’s sacking of Leam Richardson after a dismal performance that will see them relegated to League One, was met by a quick update that Stevenage’s manager, Steve Evans, has been re-appointed and will be taking over for the Millers. While this is unfortunate for Boro fans, it seems that they find themselves in need of a new manager, one who will hopefully help them build on this years mid-table finish and make the playoffs next season. So while punters and fans watch eagle-eyed to see who’s names will be thrown into the hat, lets take a look at our own next Stevenage manager odds and see who’s shortlisted to take on the role.
Currently, according to BetVictor, there are five names at the top of the pile. At the time of writing, in 5th place, is former Cambridge United coach, Mark Bonner, with odds standing at 10/1, meaning a £10 bet would payout £110. Next up is Luke Garrard at 8/1, with a £10 wager returning £90, the current manager of Boreham Wood where he’s served as both a player and manager for over 14 years, showing an incredible level of loyalty that would be appealing to any club. In third place at 6/1, where a £10 bet pay out £70, is Michael Duff. Having worked across several leagues between League Two and the Championship, his versatility could prove him to be a lucrative appointment. Jumping to second place at odds of 5/1, with £10 returning £60 if correct, is Scott Lindsey. Currently the manager of Crawley Town, who sit 7th in League Two, he might relish the chance to jump a league and spearhead Stevenage next season. In first place at odds of just 2/1, where a £10 wager would pay £30, is none other than Gareth Ainsworth. While he suffered a less than ideal tenure at QPR in 2023, his 11 year service with Wycombe Wanderers where he navigated them from League Two to the Championship, before falling back into League One, has given him a wealth of experience he could bring to Stevenage’s promotion dreams.
While Stevenage sit 10th and still have to take on Oxford United and Cheltenham, results would have to fall in a perfect domino for them to make the playoffs, meaning any appointment will likely be recruited with next season and the transfer window in mind, although fans will typically want someone chosen sooner rather than later. Whatever happens at Stevenage, it will make for some compelling next manager odds betting, and while we wait to see what happens next, check out our latest League One betting markets ahead of Stevenage’s game against Oxford United tomorrow.
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