Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is the odds-on favourite to become the next manager of Sky Bet Championship side Bournemouth.
Henry is now a short 1/2 with Sky Bet for the vacant role after reports linked the former striker with the managerial post at the club.
He replaces previous favourite David Wagner, with the ex-Huddersfield and Schalke boss now 3/1 for the job. Jonathan Woodgate, who is the current caretaker, has drifted out to 10/1.
Henry is the current head coach of MLS side CF Montreal. They finished the 2020 season ninth in the Eastern Conference and fell at the first hurdle in the play-offs with a 2-1 defeat to New England Revolution.
Next Bournemouth manager (odds via Sky Bet)
- Thierry Henry - 1/2
- David Wagner - 3/1
- Jonathan Woodgate - 10/1
- Eddie Howe - 12/1
- John Terry - 12/1
Despite his legendary status as a player, Henry has seen mixed fortunes in managerial spells at Monaco and Montreal. In 49 games on the sideline, his teams have won 14 games giving him a win rate of 26.5%.
Bournemouth are hunting for a replacement for Jason Tindall, who was sacked following a poor run of results. He spent the majority of his playing career at the south-coast club, succeeded Eddie Howe as manager in September following their relegation from the Premier League.
He played more than 170 times for the Cherries and spent several seasons as Howe’s assistant on the club’s fairy-tale rise from the brink of extinction to the Premier League.
He was given his chance as manager following Howe’s departure last summer but after a strong start, the Cherries have registered just one victory in the league this year.
The club statement said: “We would like to place on record our thanks to Jason for his services to AFC Bournemouth over the past 22 years.
“He is someone who is fondly thought of throughout the club, having played an important role in rescuing the club from its darkest days and taking it on the greatest journey it has ever had.
“Jason will always be welcome at Vitality Stadium and we would like to wish him every success for the future.”
Odds correct at 1615 GMT (17/02/21)
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