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- Tom Cleverley and Dave Challinor share favouritism to become the next permanent Bradford City manager at 5/1
- Four names are tied behind them at 12/1, including former Bradford player Lee Grant and ex-Barnsley boss Michael Duff.
- Graham Alexander has left Valley Parade to take over at Preston North End, with League One leaders Bradford "reluctantly" allowing the move.
Bradford Left Searching For Alexander's Successor
Bradford City find themselves searching for a new manager after Preston North End confirmed the appointment of Graham Alexander as their new boss, and UK Betting Sites already have the race to replace him at Valley Parade fully priced up.
Alexander departs having taken Bradford from League Two promotion winners to top of League One this season, leaving big shoes to fill.
Preston moved for the 54-year-old after sacking Paul Heckingbottom following six defeats from their opening seven Championship games, and Bradford confirmed last Thursday that they had "reluctantly" allowed the former Scotland international to speak to the second-tier club.
With Bradford sitting top of League One after seven games and having won five of them, whoever takes over will inherit a side in excellent form.
Next Bradford City Manager Odds
| Next Bradford City Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Cleverley | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Dave Challinor | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Lee Grant | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Michael Duff | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Conor Hourihane | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Alan Sheehan | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Tom Cleverley and Dave Challinor's shared 5/1 price gives each an implied 16.7% chance of landing the role, putting them clear of the rest of the field this early on.
Cleverley is currently Plymouth manager, and it may well be a proper managerial merry-go-round in flow if he were to leave.
Alexander Leaves Behind A Side In Fine Form
Whoever Bradford appoints will be taking charge of a genuinely well-run club at exactly the right moment.
Alexander took over at Valley Parade in November 2023 and won promotion from League Two in his first full season, before guiding the club to a fourth-place finish in League One last season, only to fall to Bolton Wanderers in the play-offs.
This season's form has been even stronger, with Bradford sitting top of the table after seven games.
Cleverley and Challinor both arrive with recent managerial experience of their own, while the 12/1 quartet behind them offers a mix of styles, from Lee Grant's background as a former Bradford player to Michael Duff's recent experience in League One management.
Preston's decision to move for Alexander also speaks to how highly regarded his work at Bradford has become across the wider EFL.
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Where To Bet On The Next Bradford Manager
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