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David Byrom

Next Bristol City manager: Tony Pulis early favourite after Lee Johnson sacking

There has already been some dramatic movement in the betting for next Bristol City manager.

After Lee Johnson was sacked just hours ago following the defeat to Cardiff City, bookmakers were quick to offer odds on the next man to take charge of the Robins.

Former City boss Tony Pulis was an early favourite, despite many fans having mixed feelings about the Welshman following his spell in charge of the club in the late 90s.

In fact, on Sky Bet, Pulis quickly drifted from 2/1 favourite all the way to 20/1 to take charge.

Gregor MacGregor on Lee Johnson's sacking at Bristol City

Chris Hughton was quickly installed as favourite by the bookmakers, suggesting a flurry of early money on the former Brighton boss.

Other interesting names include Charlton Athletic boss Lee Bowyer and ex-Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough.

Eye-catching names linked on the Sack Race include Italian legend Fabio Cannavaro, Mick McCarthy and Nigel Adkins.

The Sack Race

Tony Pulis - 5/1

Gareth Ainsworth - 8/1

Lee Bowyer - 8/1

Nigel Clough - 8/1

Dean Holden - 8/1

Chris Hughton - 8/1

Paul Cook - 12/1

Keith Curle - 14/1

Slavisa Jokanovic - 14/1

Ryan Lowe - 14/1

Steve McClaren - 14/1

Micky Melon - 16/1

Joey Barton - 16/1

Pep Clotet - 16/1

Michael Flynn - 16/1

Mick McCarthy - 16/1

Nigel Adkins - 20/1

Sky Bet

Chris Hughton - 6/4

Gareth Ainsworth 12/1

Paul Cook - 12/1

Lee Bowyer - 14/1

Keith Curle - 14/1

Micky Melon - 14/1

Ryan Lowe - 14/1

Slavisa Jokanovic - 14/1

Steve McClaren - 14/1

Nigel Clough - 16/1

Joey Barton - 16/1

Dean Holden - 16/1

Pep Cloter - 16/1

Tony Pulis - 20/1

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