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.
By Richie Boon
Published 20th Apr 2021, 10:08 BST
Updated 21st Apr 2021, 08:01 BST
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:
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:
9. Michael Appleton - Current odds: 14/1
His Lincoln City side look set to secure a play-off place after a highly impressive League One season, and there'll be plenty of interest in the ex-Portsmouth boss if the Imps don't get promoted this season. Photo: Pete Norton
He's become an unpopular figure at Newcastle United after a dismal campaign in charge of the Magpies, but his job should be safe now a recent revival looks to have secured their Premier League status for another season. Photo: PETER POWELL
Sacked before Christmas after taking West Brom up to the Premier League, Bilic has good reason to feel disgruntled with his Baggies exit. He's now managing Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan. Photo: MARTIN RICKETT
The Henan Jianye manager was linked with the Blades at the end of last month, but this hasn't developed into anything significant yet. He's worked in England before, as an assistant manager for Fulham. Photo: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS