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- Ange Postecoglou is the 4/1 favourite to be the next permanent Scotland manager
- Neil McCann, David Moyes, John McGlynn and Alex Neil are all joint-second at 8/1
- Steve Clarke resigned just a month after signing a new four-year deal
Postecoglou Heads The Field After Scotland's World Cup Exit
Betting sites have made Ange Postecoglou the 4/1 favourite to be the next permanent Scotland manager, with BetVictor leading the way on a market that opened immediately after Steve Clarke's shock resignation on Saturday.
The best football betting sites have responded to one of the most dramatic post-tournament managerial departures of the World Cup, with the Scottish FA announcing Clarke's exit just minutes after Croatia's win over Ghana sealed the Scots' group-stage elimination.
What makes Clarke's departure particularly striking is the timing. The 62-year-old had signed a new four-year deal only a month ago, but Scotland's failure to get out of the group signalled his end.
The resulting vacancy is one of the most high-profile international management roles to open this year, and the market has responded with one favourite and a notably crowded chasing pack, with four contenders all priced jointly at 8/1.
Next Scotland Manager Odds
| Next Scotland Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Ange Postecoglou | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Neil McCann | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| David Moyes | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| John McGlynn | 8/1 | 11.1% |
| Alex Neil | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Why Postecoglou Is The Favourite
Postecoglou has the kind of international standing the SFA would want to bring to a project rebuilding around a clear playing identity.
His track record across Australia, Japan (with Yokohama F. Marinos), Scotland (winning a treble at Celtic) and England means he combines a clear tactical approach with proven success in multiple distinct footballing cultures.
Postecoglou's three years at Parkhead saw him deliver consecutive league titles and the kind of attacking, high-tempo football the Scottish national fanbase has long wanted to see.
A 4/1 favourite price is the bookmakers acknowledging all of that while reflecting genuine uncertainty about whether Postecoglou would accept what would be his first dedicated international job.
The Four-Way Joint-Second Cluster At 8/1
Neil McCann at 8/1 is the modern Scottish coaching choice. The Kilmarnock manager brings Scottish football pedigree, contemporary tactical thinking and the kind of communications profile that would project well in the national team role.
David Moyes at 8/1 is the experienced option. Moyes brings the kind of senior international coaching profile that would reassure the SFA hierarchy looking for stability after Clarke's sudden exit.
After managerial spells at Norwich, Preston, Sunderland and Stoke, Alex Neil brings the kind of cross-tier English football experience that translates well to international squad management.
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Where To Bet On The Next Scotland Manager Market
International manager markets move quickly, particularly when a vacancy opens in the immediate aftermath of a major tournament.
The best football betting sites tend to be quickest to react, and most major UK betting sites carry next manager markets on high-profile international roles.
