The managerial merry-go-round is spinning at a frantic pace in the Championship, with four of Birmingham City's rivals suddenly thrust into the hunt for new leadership.
Managerial Vacancies Open Across the League
As autumn sets in, a wave of managerial changes has swept through the second tier. Swansea City, Norwich City and Southampton are all actively seeking new bosses following the recent dismissals of Alan Sheehan, Liam Manning and Will Still respectively.
Meanwhile, at Middlesbrough, it's widely expected that Rob Edwards will depart once the final details of his move to Wolverhampton Wanderers are confirmed. This means a remarkable sixth of the Championship division could be under new management shortly.
The Leading Contenders for Each Role
Several familiar names are circulating in connection with these prestigious positions. Former Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick finds himself linked with both the Swansea and Southampton vacancies.
Brendan Rodgers, formerly of Leicester City and Celtic, is also being strongly considered for a sensational return to Swansea, where he previously managed, and for the potentially vacant role at The Riverside.
Current Betting Odds and Front-Runners
According to the latest odds from BetVictor, here's how the managerial markets are shaping up:
Next Swansea City Manager: Hammarby's Kim Hellberg is the clear favourite at 1/2, followed by Brendan Rodgers at 7/4 and Michael Carrick at 14/1.
Next Middlesbrough Manager: This appears to be a three-horse race with Gary O'Neil, Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard all priced at 3/1.
Next Norwich City Manager: Former Blackburn Rovers boss John Dahl Tomasson leads the betting at 4/5, with Gary O'Neil available at 3/1.
Next Southampton Manager: The Saints are heavily backed to promote from within, with Under-21s coach Tonda Eckert the odds-on favourite at 4/7.
This concentration of vacancies creates a highly competitive landscape, with clubs likely to be eyeing many of the same candidates as they scramble to secure the right leadership for their promotion ambitions.
