Graham Potter named favourite for first job since Chelsea exit as Bournemouth seek new manager

Bookmakers have made Graham Potter their early favourite for the vacant manager’s role at Bournemouth.

The former Chelsea boss has been out of work since being sacked by the Blues in April, having won only 12 of his 31 games at Stamford Bridge.

Bournemouth made the shock decision to sack Gary O’Neil on Monday with reports suggesting the manager learned of his fate with a phone call at 6am.

It has been suggested that the Cherries handed O’Neil the reins on a permament basis in November, with their first choice unavailable at the time. That manager is now said to be available and once again Bournemouth’s ideal candidate.

Another early favourite in bookies’ odds is Jesse Marsch, who is at 7/1 behind Potter at 7/2.

Steven Gerrard, recently linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, is at 9/1.

Next Bournemouth manager odds

Graham Potter - 7/2

Jesse Marsch - 7/1

Steven Gerrard - 9/1

Mike Newell - 10/1

Nuno Espirito Santo - 12/1

Tommy Elphick - 14/1

Frank Lampard - 16/1

Michael Carrick - 16/1

Odds via Betfair, subject to change