John Terry has emerged as a top contender to replace Des Buckingham at Oxford United.
Oxford United have parted ways with manager Des Buckingham after a disappointing start to their Championship campaign, with just one win in 16 games leaving them just above the relegation zone.
The U’s, promoted last season under Buckingham, are now searching for a new boss to steer them clear of the drop.
In an eye-catching twist, John Terry - former Aston Villa and Leicester assistant coach and current Chelsea academy coach - has emerged as the second favourite for the job.
While he’s yet to take on a managerial role, Terry’s coaching experience, including stints at Villa and Leicester, could make him a strong contender as well as his vast experience playing at the top level.
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Next Oxford United Manager Odds
| Manager | Best Odds | Implied probability |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Rowett | 1/1 | 50% |
| John Terry | 11/10 | 48% |
| Mark Robins | 18/1 | 5.2% |
| Steven Schumacher | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Who is the favourite to be the next Oxford United Manager?
The even money favourite (Bet Victor) for the Oxford United job is Gary Rowett, who has extensive Championship experience having managed Birmingham City, Derby County, Stoke and Millwall in England's second tier.
His most recent role saw him unable to prevent Birmingham's relegation after being hired in an interim capacity, but his solid track record at this level makes him a strong candidate to take over at Oxford.
John Terry is the second favourite at a best price of 11/10 with the same bookmaker as the Englishman looks to make his first move into first-team management.
His extensive experience as a player, including over 700 appearances for Chelsea and as a captain of England, Chelsea and Aston Villa, made him the perfect candidate to transition into management after his retirement in 2018.
However, Terry opted for a role behind the scenes to begin with, joining Aston Villa as Dean Smith's assistant manager.
Terry played a key role in helping Dean Smith guide Aston Villa back to the Premier League in May 2019, securing promotion with a play-off final victory over Derby County at Wembley.
Villa then avoided relegation in their first season back and achieved an impressive 11th-place finish the following year.
After leaving Villa, Terry moved into coaching with Chelsea's academy staff before taking a brief stint as Leicester City’s assistant manager alongside his former colleague Dean Smith. He later returned to Chelsea’s academy, where he is currently working in a coaching role.
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