Next Newcastle United manager odds: Unai Emery price drops significantly as Roberto Martinez and Rafa Benitez links continue
Two weeks back it was announced Bruce would leave the club via ‘mutual consent’, ending his two and a half year stay at St James’ Park.
Here we take a look at the bookmakers’ runners and riders – from the top European coaches, such as Lucien Favre and Paulo Fonseca, to Belgium’s Roberto Martinez and fellow Spaniard Unai Emery.
1. Graeme Jones - 22/1
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce (l) with coach Graeme Jones on the touchline during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur at St. James Park on October 17, 2021 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Photo: Stu Forster
2. John Terry - 20/1
John Terry, former assistant head coach of Aston Villa warms his side up prior to the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park on May 23, 2021 in Birmingham, England. Photo: Clive Mason
3. Leonardo Jardim - 20/1
Hilal's coach Leonardo Jardim celebrates the win in the AFC Champions League semifinal football match between KSA's Al-Nassr and KSA's Al-Hilal on October 19, 2021, at the Mrsool Park Stadium in Riyadh. Photo: FAYEZ NURELDINE
4. Erik ten Hag - 20/1
Ajax' Dutch head coach Erik ten Hag attends a press conference on the eve of their UEFA Champions League football match Ajax vs Besiktas JK at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam on September 27, 2021. Photo: MAURICE VAN STEEN