Everton next manager: new names enter the race and fresh favourite emerges - gallery
Former Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa and ex-Derby County boss Wayne Rooney are said to be in the reckoning to replace Frank Lampard as Everton manager.
The first full day of Everton’s search for a new manager is underway.
The Toffees confirmed Frank Lampard’s departure last night after it was widely reported he had been relieved of his duties.
Lampard spent just under a year in the Goodison Park driving seat, with Everton languishing 19th in the Premier League table.
Now the Blues are looking for their sixth permanent manager in five years to keep them in the top flight.
Everton have one-and-a-half weeks until they’re next in action when they play host to runaway leaders Arsenal on 4 February.
The Goodison hierarchy will want a new manager in place for that fixture. Here’s a look at who bookmakers SkyBet may become next Everton manager (odds correct at time of publication).
Lampard spent just under a year in the Goodison Park driving seat, with Everton languishing 19th in the Premier League table.
5. Nuno Espirito Santo - 16/1
Did well as Wolves manager but only lasted a couple of months as Tottenham chief. Was a candidate for the Everton job before Rafa Benitez got the role. Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
6. Marcelino Garcia Toral - 16/1
The Spaniard won the Copa del Rey with Valencia in 2019 and the Supercopa de España with Athletic Bilbao in 2021.
7. Duncan Ferguson - 12/1
The former Toffees forward is a huge fans’ favourite. He’s managed Everton in a caretaker role twice previously and left the club in the summer to pursue a managerial career of his own. Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
8. Wayne Rooney - 10/1
The former Everton striker did well at Derby County under difficult circumstances and is now manager of MLS side DC United.