Well it seems that the early rumours that defender Fabricio Coloccini would be stepping into the shoes of Alan Pardew at Newcastle were nothing more than that, rumours. For starters, Newcastle aren’t the kind of club who will take big, big risks in the managerial department. With Newcastle and Crystal Palace agreeing compensation for Pardew to make the move to Selhurst Park, it leaves Newcastle manager betting odds at Skybet wide open.
But who will be the next permanent Newcastle manager? The playing field seems pretty open, with chairman Mike Ashley having a wide range of names to pick from. Ashley is a man who likes to do things his own way and his style really has to been to rely on more established, settled names, so you are most likely looking at a familiar name to come in.
Leading the way in next Newcastle manager betting is Steve Bruce (who is a Newcastle fan), and he is probably keen on a move to Tyneside. With his season at Hull not going all that well this season, it could be a good opportunity for Bruce to shake things up, and the former Manchester United man is 2/1 early favourite to be the next Newcastle manager, followed by Tim Sherwood at 4/1 and TOny Pulis at 12/1.
But both Sherwood and Pulis seem to be scrapping it out for the vacant West Brom job, so they are worth avoiding early in next Newcastle manager betting. Nigel Worthington, who is a 6/1 shot in the market, may carry a little bit of weight, especially because he is out of work at the moment and could have appeal for Ashley, while St Etienne boss Christophe Galtier is a 16/1 shot at online betting site Skybet.
Galtier would be more of risk, but may be a decent outside shot to come in and drag the best out of the squad at St James Park. Basically, a quick look at the market and you will see names ranging from Frank de Boer, Ally McCoist, Jurgen Klopp and Steve MccLaren. But early doors, Bruce and Worthington do seem the most viable options.
