Bristol City are searching for a new head coach after Liam Manning's departure to Norwich.
Bristol City are on the hunt for a new head coach following the departure of Liam Manning, who has made the switch to Championship rivals Norwich City.
Manning’s exit marks the end of a short but significant tenure at Ashton Gate, where he defied expectations, steering the Robins to the club’s first Championship play-off appearance in 17 years.
Despite falling short in the semi-finals, the Robins' home form (only three losses) and team unity under Manning drew widespread praise, making his departure a significant set-back for Bristol.
As speculation builds around who will take the reins next, we take a look at who is favourite to get the job.
Bristol Next Manager Odds
| Manager | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Edwards | 1/1 | 50% |
| Richie Wellens | 1/1 | 50% |
| Luke Williams | 8/1 | 11% |
| John Mousinho | 12/1 | 8% |
| Marti Cifuentes | 16/1 | 6% |
Who is the favourite to be the next Bristol manager?
Rob Edwards has emerged as a frontrunner to become the next Bristol City manager following Liam Manning’s departure, with odds of 1/1 (Bet Victor) and over 57% of all bets through oddschecker on this market backing him.
The 42-year-old’s proven ability to deliver promotion on tight budgets, highlighted by his title-winning season with Forest Green and Premier League promotion with Luton, makes him an attractive candidate for the Robins.
Reports suggest advanced talks are underway, though a final agreement is yet to be reached.
With Middlesbrough also monitoring his availability, Bristol City may need to act swiftly to secure their top target.
Richie Wellens is joint-favourite for the Bristol City job at 1/1 with the same bookmaker.
Wellens’ recent success with Leyton Orient, where he guidied them to a League Two title and a top-six League One finish, has strengthened his case.
However, concerns remain over his lack of Championship experience and mixed spells at previous clubs.
