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Next Wolves Manager Odds : Pressure mounts on Vitor Pereira Ahead of Chelsea Cup Clash
Wolves are staring down the barrel after a nightmare start to the season and boss Vitor Pereira could be out the door if his side crash out of the EFL Cup against Chelsea tonight, writes Dave James.
The Portuguese manager, once hailed as a saviour for keeping Wolves up last season, is now hanging by a thread with the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League. Pereira was handed a shiny new three-year deal in September, but just a month later, fans are calling for change after a string of woeful results.
And according to WhatAreTheOdds.co.uk, former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is the red-hot favourite to take over at 2/1, after sensationally quitting his post in Glasgow earlier this week.
“Its always bad news when bookies start releasing odds on the next manager, and Bet365, Talksportbet and BetVictor have already installed Brendan Rogers the favourite at 2/1. The now ex Celtic manager has the pedigree, the experience and the pulling power to turn things around at Molineux,” said Dave James, football expert at WhatAreTheOdds.co.uk. “He’s proven at this level and Wolves fans would see him as a serious upgrade on Pereira right now.”
“Portuguese coach Sergio Conceicao and former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer are next in the betting at 6/1, while Kevin Muscat ,a former Wolves hardman himself is in the frame at 8/1.”
“Conceicao only just took charge of Al Ittihad, managing superstars like Benzema and Kante, but Wolves could test his resolve with a Premier League offer,” added James. “And don’t rule out Solskjaer,he’s quietly waiting for the right job and could be tempted by a return to English football.”
Further down the list are Erik ten Hag (10/1) and Frank Lampard (12/1), while Steven Gerrard, Russell Martin, Mark Robins and Derek McInnes are all long shots at 14/1.
With Wolves staring at an early cup exit and another grim league weekend on the horizon, tonight’s clash against Chelsea could decide Pereira’s fate.
“The board backed him in the summer, but results have been dreadful,” said Dave. “Lose tonight and the chants from the stands might just make their decision for them.”
Next Wolves Manager Odds (via WhatAreTheOdds.co.uk):
- Brendan Rodgers – 2/1
- Sergio Conceicao – 6/1
- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – 6/1
- Kevin Muscat – 8/1
- Erik ten Hag – 10/1
- Frank Lampard – 12/1
- Derek McInnes – 12/1
- Steven Gerrard – 14/1
- Russell Martin – 14/1
- Mark Robins – 14/1
Wolves have picked up only two points from their opening nine league games and have now gone 13 Premier League matches without a win stretching back into last season.
Their 3-2 home defeat to Burnley last weekend, against a side who hadn’t picked up a single away point before arriving at Molineux has piled the pressure on Pereira.
Wolves are staring down the barrel after a nightmare start to the season and boss Vitor Pereira could be out the door if his side crash out of the EFL Cup against Chelsea tonight.
The Portuguese manager, once hailed as a saviour for keeping Wolves up last season, is now hanging by a thread with the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League.
Pereira was handed a shiny new three year deal in September, but just a month later, fans are calling for change after a string of woeful results.
Wolves have picked up only two points from their opening nine league games and have now gone 13 Premier League matches without a win stretching back into last season. Their 3-2 home defeat to Burnley last weekend, against a side who hadn’t picked up a single away point before arriving at Molineux has piled the pressure on Pereira.
