Fulham next manager – Chris Wilder ODDS-ON favourite after Scott Parker exit, Frank Lampard & John Terry in contention
CHRIS WILDER is the odds-on favourite to replace Scott Parker at Fulham.
That’s according to bookmakers Coral, who’ve installed the 53-year-old at 10/11 to be appointed at Craven Cottage.
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Fulham look set to kick-start their search for a new manager with Parker expected to take the reins at Championship rivals Bournemouth.
The Cherries have confirmed that interim boss Jonathan Woodgate’s deal will not be renewed following his appointment in February.
Discussions between Parker and Fulham’s board over the mutual termination of his contract are still ongoing.
The 40-year-old still has two years remaining on his contract in West London.
But an agreement isn’t too far away and an official announcement could be made later this week.
It’s believed that Stuart Gray will take temporary charge until a long-term replacement is located.
And the bookmakers think that Wilder is currently the leading candidate for the soon-to-be vacant position.
Fulham next manager – Coral odds
- Chris Wilder – 10/11
- Steve Cooper – 2/1
- Neil Lennon – 5/1
- Frank Lampard – 12/1
- Eddie Howe – 16/1
- John Terry – 16/1
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Wilder left Sheffield United in March by mutual consent with the club languishing bottom of the division.
But his stock remains high having guided the Blades from League One to the top flight during his five years in charge.
Swansea’s highly-rated Steve Cooper is next in the betting market at 2/1.
Cooper, who helped Swansea to the Championship play-off final, has been linked with several positions over the last month including Crystal Palace.
Neil Lennon is next at 5/1.
Lennon resigned as Celtic boss in February with the Hoops 18 points adrift of Rangers and a disastrous European campaign.
But has revealed that he’s seeking a swift return to management.
He told The Times: “I’ve had a brilliant time in Glasgow but I want a new challenge.
“I’ve been a mainstay in Scottish football for a long time, since 2000 really. I’ve had an amazing time. Very, very successful, but it’s exhausted my avenues in Scotland now I think.
“I’ll be looking for something to stimulate me again. I’m at an interesting point in life, coming up to that marker and then there is another new life ahead.”
There’s a big jump to the remaining three candidates in Coral’s betting market.
Frank Lampard is available at 12/1 with Eddie Howe and Aston Villa assistant John Terry locked together at 16s.
Coral’s John Hill said: “Chris Wilder has been linked with a number of jobs since leaving Sheffield United.
“We think his return to management could come in West London at Fulham.
“Steve Cooper is also prominent in the betting to replace Scott Parker with the Cottagers.”
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