Sheffield United next manager odds (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Sheffield United next manager odds (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Sheffield United next manager odds (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Next Sheffield United manager odds as ex-Bournemouth boss moves into contention

Sheffield United's relegation back down to the Championship was confirmed following their 1-0 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend, and the club will be eager to find the right manager to ensure they bounce back up to the Premier League next season.

Following Chris Wilder's shock exit last March, a host of managers have been linked with becoming his successor, including the likes of Lincoln City boss Michael Appleton, Chelsea icon John Terry, and former Celtic manager Neil Lennon.

Oostende coach Alexander Blessin has been heavily-linked with the job, and recently spoke out on the rumours via the local media, claiming: “If you do it right, there is always interest. Still, I only focus on the match against Cercle. It makes no sense to draw up a master or future plan as a coach. You can live much better today and now.”

Here's a rundown of the current favourites to become the next Sheffield United manager, ranked from lowest to highest chance of landing the job: