Next Aston Villa manager: Steve Bruce favourite to replace Roberto Di Matteo
Steve Bruce is the early bookies favourite to replace Roberto Di Matteo as next Aston Villa manager.
The former Hull City boss knows what it takes to win promotion after guiding Birmingham City and Hull City to the Premier League on four separate occasions.
He is currently the 3/1 favourite with former Middlesbrough boss Steve McClaren 6/1 to take over at Villa Park.
Caretaker manager Steve Clarke is also 6/1 with ex-England manager Sam Allardyce 7/1.
Former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is 10/1 whilst Ryan Giggs can be backed at 12/1.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is 14/1 and Wales boss Chris Coleman is currently priced at 16/1.