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Next Permanent Chelsea Manager Odds: Calum McFarlane To Stamp His Authority At Stamford Bridge?
Could Calum McFarlane be given a shot at the permanent Chelsea manager job? William Hill News assess the market following the club’s 1-0 victory over Leeds United in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday.
It’s been a turbulent season at Stamford Bridge, but McFarlane steadied the ship for Chelsea’s biggest game of the campaign and the Blues booked their place in yet another FA Cup final.
Manchester City stand in their way in the Wembley Stadium showpiece but Blues fans will be hoping that McFarlane can deliver the goods. If Chelsea prevail, could he be given the chance to prove himself on a permanent basis?
Next Permanent Chelsea Manager Odds:
- Andoni Iraola – 7/4
- Cesc Fabregas – 7/2
- Filipe Luis – 4/1
- Antonio Conte – 8/1
- Oliver Glasner – 9/1
- Frank Lampard – 9/1
- Calum McFarlane – 10/1
- Bar – 11/1
Spokesperson for William Hill, Lee Phelps, said: “Following Chelsea’s FA Cup semi-final success over Leeds, interim boss Calum McFarlane has been cut from 16/1 to 10/1 step into the permanent role.
“He now follows six names in the betting, including ex-Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, who has entered the market at 8/1 following reports linking him to the role.
“Andoni Iraola still heads the betting at 7/4, from ex-players Cesc Fabregas (7/2) and Filipe Luis (4/1). Conte is next, whilst Oliver Glasner and Frank Lampard are 9/1.”
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
