Sam Allardyce 5-1 favourite to get Leicester job
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Sam Allardyce is the 5-1 favourite with leading bookmaker Coral to get the vacant Leicester job after Craig Shakespeare was sacked by the Foxes this afternoon. Michael Appleton and Chris Coleman are both available at 6-1, while Nigel Pearson is 8-1 for a return to the King Power Stadium.
“We make Allardyce the favourite to replace Shakespeare and return to football after a short spell out of the game. Michael Appleton and Chris Coleman are also names at the front end of the early betting for the job,” said Coral’s John Hill.
**Next permanent Leicester manager
5 Sam Allardyce, 6 Michael Appleton, Chris Coleman, 8 Nigel Pearson, Carlo Ancelotti, 10 Martin O’Neill, Roberto Mancini, 12 David Wagner, Tony Pulis, 16 Rafa Benitez, 20 Bar
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