Next Sheffield United Manager Odds: Who Should Replace Ruben Selles?
Sheffield United are looking for a new manager after sacking Ruben Selles, but who should replace the Spaniard at Bramhall Lane?
The best betting sites are keeping a close eye on the situation at the Championship's basement side.
The final straw came at Ipswich on Friday night when the Blades were hammered 5-0 at Portman Road.
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Carrick In Demand
Carrick is looking for a new club after leaving Middlesbrough at the end of last season.
He has quickly become regarded as one of the brightest young managers in English football and his reputation has not been damaged by his stint on Teesside.
Carrick led Boro to the play-offs in his debut campaign and a League Cup semi-final run before his departure.
He is also being linked with a return to Manchester United amid speculation over Ruben Amorim’s future, but he is currently 5/6 to be the next Sheffield United manager.
Next Sheffield United Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Michael Carrick | 5/6 | 54.5% |
Gary O'Neil | 6/4 | 40% |
Chris Wilder | 2/1 | 33.3% |
Sean Dyche | 3/1 | 25% |
Graham Alexander | 5/1 | 16.7% |
Javi Gracia | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Ruud van Nistelrooy | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Steven Gerrard | 12/1 | 7.7% |
O’Neil Has Plenty Of Admirers
Gary O’Neil was considered for several Championship vacancies over the summer, but he is now being linked with the Sheffield United post should it become available.
The former Wolves boss has been out of work since December 2024, yet he has already built a strong reputation during his relatively short managerial career.
O’Neil previously worked with Liverpool’s Under-23s and had a reasonably successful spell at Bournemouth before his surprise dismissal by Wolves in the summer of 2023.
The 42-year-old will feel he has been out of the game too long and he is 6/4 with betting apps to make his return at Bramall Lane.
Wilder Set For Another Return?
Could Wilder be tempted back to Bramall Lane for a third spell?
He guided Sheffield United to 90 points in the Championship last season, narrowly missing out on promotion to the Premier League after defeat in the play-off final.
His record at Bramall Lane, where he previously took the Blades from League One to the top tier, remains highly regarded.
However, there have been off-the-field tensions with the club’s hierarchy in the past, and a return would mark a significant change of direction – though he is 2/1 on football betting sites to return to the United dugout.
Dyche Knows The Division
Sean Dyche (3/1) has two Championship promotions to his name with Burnley and his experience of rebuilding clubs could appeal to Blades supporters.
Dyche moved to Everton in January 2023 and secured survival on the final day of the 2023/24 campaign, but his progress was increasingly restricted by financial constraints at Goodison Park.
After two turbulent years on Merseyside, he left in January 2025 and is now among those linked with a return to management.
Alexander Willing And Able
Graham Alexander (5/1) has impressed at Bradford, guiding the club to League Two promotion last season and instilling resilience and organisation throughout his squad.
His track record of maximising resources and steady leadership has drawn attention, making him a credible candidate for Sheffield United as they consider long-term stability.
Elsewhere, ex-Leeds boss Javi Gracia can be backed at 7/1, while former Leicester manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is 8/1.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, recently sacked by Besiktas, is 10/1, with former Rangers manager Steven Gerrard at 12/1.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
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