Next Wigan Manager Odds: Rob Edwards & Neil Critchley lead race to replace Leam Richardson

oddschecker | 15:00 Thursday 10th November 2022

Sacked by Watford in September, Rob Edwards is vying with former Aston Villa assistant Neil Critchley for favouritism in the next Wigan manager odds market.

Who are the favourites to replace Leam Richardson?

Rob Edwards

The current favourite for the Wigan manager's job is former Watford and Forest Green manager Rob Edwards (best price 4/1). Sacked by Watford on the 26th of September, it looks like the 39-year-old might not be out of a job for long, as the Wigan hierarchy view him as a strong favourite for the role. He lasted just 11 matches at Vicarage Road, winning three, drawing five and losing three.

Sean Dyche

A predictable inclusion in the next Wigan manager odds market is Sean Dyche (10/1), but is the former Burnley manager holding out for a return to the Premier League?

Since leaving Burnley earlier in the year, Dyche has been linked with a host of clubs including several in the Championship. The 51-year-old certainly knows the division well having overseen two promotions to the Premier League. Is he the man to reverse the Latics’ ailing fortunes?

Neil Critchley

Former Blackpool head coach Neil Critchley has been out of work since leaving his position as assistant to Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa when the Liverpool legend was ousted last month. He racked up 109 matches in charge of the Seasiders, winning 41% of them and is the best price of 4/1.

And what about an outsider to become Wigan’s new manager?

Gareth Ainsworth

A little further down the list you find an outsider in Wycombe’s Gareth Ainsworth (20/1), the manager at Adams Park since September 2012 whose side lost 2-0 in last year's League One play-off final against Sunderland. The Chairboys are 13th after 17 games played in the 2022/23 season.

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