Next Bristol City Manager Odds: Struber Hot Favourite For Robins Role
Gerhard Struber is now the clear favourite with betting sites to be named as Bristol City’s new head coach, with an official announcement at Ashton Gate anticipated soon.
Over the weekend, speculation intensified that City’s hierarchy had identified the Austrian coach as their preferred choice to lead the club into the upcoming season, following Liam Manning’s departure to Norwich.
Struber emerged last week as one of a number of final contenders for the role, alongside former Luton manager Rob Edwards.
However, according to Telegraph journalist John Percy, it was Struber who impressed the most during the selection process.
Bristol City’s board faces, a crucial decision. While Manning oversaw clear progress, the heavy play-off loss highlighted issues with squad depth and in-game management.
Bringing in a manager with promotion experience or a fresh voice with a defined playing philosophy will be key to moving forward.
Let’s take a look at those in the running and the next Bristol City manager odds offered by football betting sites.
Struber Heads The Market
Struber is currently the frontrunner in the next Bristol City manager market, priced at 1/5.
The 48-year-old is best known in England for steering Barnsley to Championship safety in the Covid-affected 2019/20 season, having taken over with the club bottom of the table.
He later held positions with Red Bull-affiliated clubs, including New York Red Bulls and Red Bull Salzburg, before taking over at Cologne in Germany’s second tier ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Cologne eventually secured their return to the German top flight, but Struber will be eager to get back to the dugout and prove his credentials once again.
Next Bristol City Manager Odds
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Gerhard Struber | 1/5 | 83.3% |
Rob Edwards | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Michael Carrick | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Dave Challinor | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Pat Mountain | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Jurgen Saumel | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Steven Gerrard | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Steve Cooper | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Benny Lennartsson | 33/1 | 2.9% |
Edwards A Leading Candidate
Although Edwards was involved in back-to-back relegations in his last two seasons with Luton, he was also the manager who guided them to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2023.
Edwards first rose to prominence after leading Forest Green Rovers to the League Two title in 2022, and went on to earn widespread acclaim for taking the Hatters to the top flight.
While Luton initially showed glimpses of competitiveness in the Premier League, their form eventually declined, leading to a return to the Championship.
Edwards will be eager to rebuild his reputation as a top manager, and Bristol City could provide the ideal platform for him to do so, though he is also the favourite for the vacant Middlesbrough job.
He is currently 5/1 second-favourite for the Robins vacancy, according to betting apps.
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Carrick On The Market
Michael Carrick is currently without a club following his dismissal by Middlesbrough after narrowly missing out on the play-offs last season.
Despite the setback, Carrick’s managerial reputation remains largely untarnished. He initially took over with Boro languishing in 21st place in the Championship and led a notable turnaround.
Doing something similar with a club the size of Bristol City isn't out of the question and the former Manchester United midfielder is considered a 10/1 chance for the role.
Challinor To Get His Chance?
Dave Challinor has emerged as a contender for the Bristol City job after transforming Stockport County in recent seasons.
Since taking over in 2021, he has earned promotions in 2022 and 2024, and reached the League One play-offs last season.
Over a 15-year managerial career, Challinor has achieved seven promotions with four clubs and has never finished outside the play-off places in any full season.
Challinor can be backed at 10/1 to be the next Bristol City boss.
Elsewhere, City's current goalkeeping coach Pat Mountain is also 10/1, with Sturm Graz manager Jurgen Saumel at 12/1.
Steven Gerrard and Steve Cooper are both 20/1, while Swedish coach Benny Lennartsson is a 33/1 outside chance.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
