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Nathan Jones is odds-on with football betting sites to replace Michael Appleton as Charlton manager.
Appleton was sacked following the Addicks’ last-gasp defeat to Northampton Town at The Valley, extending their winless run to 12 matches in all competitions.
The 48-year-old was only appointed in September following the dismissal of Dean Holden, but he failed to rectify issues on the field, winning only eight of his 28 matches in charge.
Appleton leaves the club only four points clear of the relegation zone in 16th place in League One after failing to record a league victory since November.
Jones has seen his odds slashed in recent days and is now the favourite to replace Appleton, although there are still a strong list of contenders tipped to take the Addicks role.
Charlton Next Manager Odds
Jones the favourite to replace Appleton
Nathan Jones experienced a tough time in his last post at Southampton, but is odds-on with BetVictor to become Charlton's next manager.
Jones has been out of work since February 2023 after being sacked by by the Saints. He won just one of the club's eight Premier League games during his ill-fated tenure.
The Welshman has struggled in management outside of his time with Luton Town. Jones won promotion with the Hatters to League One in 2018, and then had the club positioned well in the third tier before leaving for Stoke in 2019.
He returned to Kenilworth Road in 2020 after winning only six of his 38 games in charge of the Potters. Once again he performed well with the Hatters, engineering a play-off run in the Championship that fell narrowly short in the semi-finals.
Southampton came calling in November 2022, but his tenure lasted only 14 games in all competitions. The Welshman needs to rebuild his career and The Valley could be a good spot for a revival.
Warburton emerges in the running
Mark Warburton is a new contender for the Charlton job at odds of 4/1 with Parimatch.
Warburton has been out of the game since 2022 when he left Queens Park Rangers at the end of his contract. He did a solid if unspectacular job at Loftus Road, although given the way the club have declined since his departure, QPR fans may look back at his reign with a different perspective.
The 61-year-old has also been credited for Brentford's rise up towards the Premier League.
He began their surge when he took the manager's post in 2013, steering the club into the Championship before the Bees finished fifth in their first term in the second tier. Warburton's side lost out in the play-off semi-finals and he then left the club regarding a dispute over transfers.
His career has been up and down since and after spending 18 months out of football, Warburton would represent a risk by the Addicks.
Rowett to return to the Valley?
Gary Rowett spent two seasons as a player with Charlton in the Premier League, albeit he only made 13 appearances. But, he is a strong contender to replace Appleton at odds of 4/1. Rowett has enjoyed a solid managerial career and has rarely disappointed at any of his five posts.
The 49-year-old has managed at least 50 games at four of his five teams, Stoke being the exception when he was sacked after just 29 games.
Rowett has proven pedigree, notably in the Championship. He steered Birmingham towards the play-offs before he was harshly replaced by Gianfranco Zola in 2016. He also fared well at Derby, lifting the Rams into the play-off places, only to lose out to Fulham in the semi-finals.
Stoke was the only blemish on his record after he was bought out of his Derby contract by the Potters. After being sacked by Stoke, Rowett spent four years with Millwall. In each of his four seasons with the Lions, the club finished in the top half of the Championship.
Rowett would certainly appeal for Charlton fans wishing for stability and a gradual improvement.
Neil's odds drift for Addicks role
Alex Neil was the favourite to replace Appleton, but has seen his odds drift from 4/5 to 8/1 as he looks for a return to management following his sacking by Stoke in December.
The Scot has credentials in League One having steered Sunderland out of the division through the play-offs in 2022 and would seemingly fit the bill for the Addicks to shore up results.
Neil departed Sunderland soon after winning promotion to the Championship to join Stoke. However, he endured a difficult time at the bet365 Stadium. Despite signing numerous players, he struggled to lift the club out of the bottom half of the table.
He was subsequently sacked in December, leaving the Potters languishing above the relegation zone. Neil needs to rebuild his reputation after his disappointing spell with Stoke and dropping back into League One might be the best available option for the Scot.
Duff in the running
Betting apps have priced up Michael Duff at 10/1 to replace Appleton at The Valley.
Duff has been out of work since December 2023 when he was sacked by Championship side Swansea City after just five months in the role.
Swansea hired Duff after an impressive season with Barnsley, where the Tykes lost out in heartbreaking fashion to Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off final.
He previously won the League Two title with Cheltenham before guiding the club to their highest finish in the Football League.
But, results and Duff’s style of play failed to mesh with Swansea's supporters prompting his departure.
The 46-year-old would seemingly bring an element of steel to Charlton, which could be sorely needed to drag the Addicks away from the drop zone.
Would there be interest in Eustace?
John Eustace could be a useful shout at 20/1 with talkSPORT BET.
Eustace was sacked by Birmingham in October, despite leading the Blues into the play-off places in the Championship in the early stages of the campaign.
His replacement at St Andrew's, Wayne Rooney, was subsequently fired after winning only two of his 15 games in charge. Eustace performed well on a budget last season, steering the Blues out of trouble to safety in the Championship.
Those attributes could appeal to Charlton’s hierarchy.
Charlton could turn to experience
The Addicks could do with an experienced hand to prevent them from being dragged into a relegation battle.
There is always something reassuring about seeing Neil Warnock on a touchline. After leaving Championship side Huddersfield Town earlier in the campaign, the 75-year-old insisted that he is not calling time on his managerial career. He has been priced up at 10/1 to take the Charlton job.
Nigel Pearson could be the man to bring resilience to the Addicks and is available after leaving Bristol City in October. Odds of 12/1 suggest that betting sites believe he is a viable candidate for the role.
Darren Moore was sacked by Huddersfield after winning only three of his 23 games in charge. But, he has a solid record in League One, having won promotion with Sheffield Wednesday last season. Moore is priced up at 14/1 to make a quick return to the dugout.
An alternative option is former Charlton forward Jason Euell. He has no managerial experience and would be a gamble by the club, although he did serve as first-team coach under Pearson at Bristol City. Odds of 20/1 are available for Euell to take his first plunge.
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Last Updated: 14th March 2024, 07:22 AM
