Next Crystal Palace manager odds: Gary Rowett features alongside trio of past-and-present international bosses

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The former Birmingham City boss is among the candidates to replace Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace.

Bookmakers SkyBet have released odds on the next Crystal Palace manager, after Alan Pardew was sacked by the Eagles on Thursday.

Here is a rundown of some of the early candidates, including former Birmingham boss Gary Rowett and the current Brighton & Hove Albion gaffer:

Selected outsiders

Chris Hughton, Brighton & Hove Albion – 28/1

This one would not go down well, given Palace’s fierce rivalry with the Sussex side. It is also unlikely, perhaps, with Hughton on course to secure the Seagulls’ promotion from the Championship this season.

Brighton boss Chris Hughton

Roberto Mancini, unattached – 20/1

A Premier League winner no less, Mancini’s managerial career has stuttered since his time at Manchester City came to an end. The Italian, who is close pals with former Palace winger Atillio Lombardo, is currently out of work following unsuccessful spells at Galatasary and Inter Milan.

The main contenders

Roy Hodgson, unattached – 14/1

One of three past-and-present international gaffers on SkyBet’s list. A romantic appointment, perhaps, given Hodgson’s Croydon roots, although his recent failure with England will no doubt leave many apprehensive.

Gary Rowett, unattached – 10/1

Rowett, who was sacked by Birmingham City last week despite leading the Blues to the brink of the play-offs on a shoestring budget, is regarded as of the country’s brightest young bosses after his success at St. Andrew’s, and is perhaps due a go at the highest level.

Former Birmingham manager Gary Rowett

Chris Coleman, Wales – 3/1

A former Crystal Palace defender, a return to Selhurst Park may appeal to Coleman, who has been in his current job for four years now and arguably peaked at the 2016 European Championship.

Sam Allardyce, unattached – 2/7

At those odds, only a fool would bet against Big Sam landing the Eagles job. The disgraced former England boss has rescued clubs in worse predicaments than Palace in his time and is certainly the logical choice.