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Bruce favourite for Villa job
- Updated: October 3, 2016
As Aston Villa begin their search for a fourth new manager since the start of 2015, we look at the contenders to take on the task.
Roberto Di Matteo lost his job just 11 games into the season, with Saturday’s 2-0 loss at Preston leaving the Midlands outfit with just one win and 10 points.
Here are the favourites to replace the Italian according to Sky Bet’s next Aston Villa manager market…
Steve Bruce – 4/6 with Sky Bet
The former Hull manager has emerged as the early favourite despite his Birmingham City connections, having served as both a player and a manager at St Andrew’s.
The 55-year-old’s main credentials stem from his stint in charge of the Blues, having led them to promotion twice, while he also guided the Tigers to the Premier League last season before stepping down after a fall out with the owners.
Bruce was linked with the England job, both when Roy Hodgson departed and again following Sam Allardyce’s exit, but is now considered an 11/2 shot, with the Villa Park post considered more likely.
David Wagner – 11/2 with Sky Bet
The Huddersfield boss continues to impress in his first full managerial post, having learned his trade as Jurgen Klopp’s assistant at Borussia Dortmund.
The Terriers are making a mockery of the odds in the Sky Bet Championship, sitting top of the league following Saturday’s 1-0 win at …
