I break betting odds news as it happens, so you’re never left behind when the market moves or a top offer lands.
- Gary O'Neil and Kjetil Knutsen are joint-favourites at 6/4 with BetVictor
- Kieran McKenna's resignation has sparked one of the summer's most open managerial markets
- Liam Rosenior and Ole Gunnar Solskjær are priced at 5/1, with Brian Barry-Murphy at 4/1
O'Neil And Knutsen Lead The Field As Tractor Boys Search For McKenna Successor
Betting sites have wasted no time pricing up the next Ipswich Town manager market, with Strasbourg head coach Gary O'Neil and Bodø/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen installed as joint-favourites at 6/4 with BetVictor.
UK bookmakers have reacted within days of Kieran McKenna's stunning resignation, which came just weeks after he steered Ipswich Town back into the Premier League at the first time of asking.
McKenna, 40, took charge of the Tractor Boys in 2021 and delivered three promotions in four seasons, a record that turns this vacancy into one of the most attractive jobs of the summer. Ambitious American owners, a settled squad and a freshly minted Premier League berth mean whoever lands the role inherits a project with genuine momentum.
The market reflects exactly that appeal. There's no runaway favourite, no overwhelming consensus, instead a clutch of credible names at the front of the book and a Premier League survival fight waiting at the other end of it.
Next Ipswich Manager Odds
| Next Ipswich Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Gary O'Neil | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Kjetil Knutsen | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Brian Barry-Murphy | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Liam Rosenior | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Ole Gunnar Solskjær | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Breaking Down The Contenders
Gary O'Neil (6/4) carries the most polished Premier League CV in the market. He kept Bournemouth up against the odds before earning a 14th-place finish with Wolves, and is currently in charge at Strasbourg after a January appointment.
Kjetil Knutsen (6/4) is the more romantic pick. The Norwegian has built Bodø/Glimt into one of European football's most talked-about overachievers, with a possession-based, high-pressing identity that mirrors the progressive culture McKenna leaves behind.
Brian Barry-Murphy (4/1) is an intriguing one at the price. The former Manchester City elite development squad coach is highly rated within the game, and has impressed as Cardiff boss.
Liam Rosenior (5/1) ticks several boxes too with his Championship experience with Hull, a clear tactical identity, and existing relationships with Ipswich investments such as Jacob Greaves and Jaden Philogene.
Ole Gunnar Solskjær (5/1) is the headline name and the wildcard.
Where To Bet On The Next Ipswich Manager Market
Next manager markets move fast, and prices in a wide-open book like this one can shift by the hour as journalists drop names and bookmakers react.
The best UK betting sites tend to be quickest to update, and new customers can also tap into free bets and welcome offers.
For a wider look at where to stake on Premier League and managerial specials, the OLBG round-up of the best football betting sites is a solid starting point.
