Get Your Jackett…welsh Fa Hope To Pull Kenny

Following John Toshack’s resignation as Wales manager, Kenny Jackett is the favourite to take over. The Millwall boss priced at 5/2 with William Hill, who make Brian Flynn and Chris Coleman their 3/1 joint second favourites. Derby County midfielder Robbie Savage is an outside bet at 66/1 to get the job.

The new manager is facing an uphill challenge to get Wales to the European Championships with them priced at 20/1 to qualify for the tournament and 40/1 to win the group.

“It was no secret that Toshack was about to step down, so the Welsh FA are likely to have already formulated a shortlist. The odds would suggest that Kenny Jackett is at the top of this list,” said Hill’s spokesman Joe Crilly.

William Hill Next Wales Manager Odds:

5/2 Kenny Jackett; 3/1 Brian Flynn; 3/1 Chris Coleman; 6/1 Mark Hughes; 6/1 Ryan Giggs; 9/1 Gary Speed; 10/1 Dean Saunders; 12/1 John Hartson; 14/1 Tony Pulis; 16/1 Martin O’Neill; 18/1 Dave Jones; 20/1 BAR

Wales To Qualify: 20/1

Wales To Win Group G: 40/1

Further Information…Joe Crilly…0208 918 3746

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