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06 Sept 2025

Next Republic of Ireland manager: Latest favourites to be named new Irish boss

Former Wales and Fulham boss Chris Coleman is one of the names at the top of the bookies' list

Next Republic of Ireland manager: Latest favourites to be named new Irish boss

Chris Coleman guided Wales to the semi-finals of Euro 2016. PIC: Sportsfile

According to the bookmakers (Paddy Power), Former Wales and Fulham manager Chris Coleman is the frontrunner for the Republic of Ireland job.

The FAI, who opted against renewing Stephen Kenny's contract in November, are on the lookout for a new men's manager ahead of the Boys in Green's upcoming fixtures against Belgium and Switzerland at the Aviva Stadium in March.

Bayern Munich and Portugal assistant manager Anthony Barry, England under-21 boss Lee Carsley and ex-Celtic manager Neil Lennon are the other names at the top of the bookies' list of candidates.

Odds below:

Chris Coleman 3/1

Lee Carsley 10/3

Neil Lennon 7/2

Anthony Barry 7/2

Sam Allardyce 7/1

Chris Hughton 8/1

Roy Keane 10/1

Steve Bruce 14/1

Tony Mowbray 20/1

Jaap Stam 20/1

Jim Crawford 25/1

Gus Poyet 33/1

Dean Smith 33/1

Neil Warnock 33/1

Gary Rowett 33/1

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