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Gareth Fullerton

Next Motherwell manager betting odds includes Irish League outsider

Three Northern Ireland men have entered the betting to become Motherwell's new manager - including one Irish League boss.

Former Northern Ireland goalkeeper Tommy Wright has emerged as one of the favourites to succeed Stephen Robinson who announced his resignation following a three-year spell with the Steelmen.

Former international goalkeeper Wright has been out of work since leaving St Johnstone back in May.

He was interviewed for the Northern Ireland job last year which eventually went to Ian Baraclough. He was also in contention for the Dundee United post last July.

During his time with the Saints Wright helped the club win a historic Scottish Cup and has over seven years' experience in the Scottish top flight.

The 57-year-old could be seen as the ideal candidate to lift Motherwell out of the relegation dogfight this season.

He is currently 9/4 with SkyBet, behind 5/4 favourite Keith Lasley.

Meanwhile, former Motherwell and Northern Ireland defender Stephen Craigan has also been linked with the post.

Now a highly respected pundit, the 44-year-old previously coached the club's Under 20s but is ranked an outsider for the post.

Craigan's odds started at around 6/1 but have now drifted to 20/1, with other potential candidates preferred in the betting.

Another Northern Irishman ranked as an outsider for the post is Coleraine manager Oran Kearney.

The Bannsiders boss already has Scottish Premiership experience having kept St Mirren in the top flight back in 2019.

Kearney is also 20/1 with SkyBet.

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