Kieran McKenna Is The Favourite To Replace Andoni Iraola At Bournemouth
After it was confirmed that Andoni Iraola will not be extending his stay at the Vitality Stadium beyond the end of the season, the next Bournemouth manager odds have seen a number of names thrown into the mix to replace the Spaniard.
Iraola is set to leave the south coast when his contract expires in the summer. Which brings an end to a hugely successful and transformative period for the Cherries. Here at BetVictor News, we take a look at the leading contenders who could fill the void in the dugout for the 2026-27 campaign.
Next Bournemouth Manager Odds: Kieran McKenna The 4/1 Favourite To Replace Andoni Iraola
Despite being in the midst of a Premier League push with Ipswich – who are odds-on when it comes to Championship promotion betting – Kieran McKenna is the most likely candidate in the next Bournemouth manager odds market.
The highly-rated Tractor Boys boss may well be returning to England’s elite whether or not he succeeds with the Blues this term. McKenna has already had a taste of the big time and although Ipswich suffered relegation in 2024-25, McKenna is still regarded as one of the country’s finest young gaffers.
His price of 4/1 offers bettord plenty of value, too. And from Bournemouth’s perspective, they have carved out a fine reputation of recruiting young managers (and players) who offer bags of potential. McKenna certainly fits the mould of the Cherries project.
Ange Postecoglou, Edin Terzic, Marco Rose And Thomas Frank All In The Running To Be Named As The Next Bournemouth Manager
Owing to the fine work Andoni Iraola has done during his time on the south coast, a number of strong candidates are in the reckoning for the next Bournemouth manager odds market. Ange Postecoglou (8/1) and Thomas Frank (8/1) are the most recognisable names.
Postecoglou won the Europa League with Tottenham last year. The Australian is also a 20/1 shot in the next Crystal Palace manager odds market and is currently unattached. He can be considered an attractive option for the Cherries despite his Spurs and Nottingham Forest struggles.
Thomas Frank – who worked wonders at Brentford – is also a worthy contender. Like Postecoglou, he also failed to succeed at the Lilywhites be still holds a strong Premier League reputation. Others include Marco Rose and Edin Terzic. The former is the 5/1 second favourite whereas Terzic offers potential at 8/1.
Next Permanent Bournemouth Manager
Browse All OddsWill Eddie Howe Return To Bournemouth?
Interestingly, Andoni Iraola is the 2/1 favourite in the next Newcastle manager odds market. A position of which could well become available if Eddie Howe is given his P45 from St James’ Park. Howe has performed above expectations but his struggles in the Premier League this term may see the Magpies make a change.
And that is where Bournemouth comes in. Howe was the first manager to lift the Cherries to the top-flight back in 2015. He successfully kept the south coast side in the Premier League for five seasons before their eventual relegation.
Howe already has legendary status at the Vitality and a return for a third stint in the dugout carries weight. Especially with a price of 8/1. Howe certainly knows the Cherries inside out and he can’t be ignored lightly. Expect his price to plummet if he does leave Newcastle in the summer.
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