O'Leary favourite for sack

Bet365 have unveiled their odds for the first Premiership and first Midlands manager to get the sack this season.

And no surprises from our quarters is that David O'Leary is top of both.

Bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth said "They've only just started pre-season training and already the knives are being sharpened for the coming season and David O?Leary looks to be on the top of everybody's hit list.

"He's top of our Premiership sack race because of the poor season that Villa had last term and the Holte Enders seem to have had enough of the Irishman?s excuses."

"O'Leary is also our 5/4 favourite to be chopped before fellow under pressure gaffers Steve Bruce and Bryan Robson, and with neighbours Wolves also seemingly having their problems it could be another poor season for the Midland sides."

Premiership Sack Race

David O?Leary 5/2
Chris Coleman 9/2
Sam Allardyce 11/2
Stuart Pearce 8/1
Glenn Roeder 12/1
Neil Warnock 12/1
Alan Pardew 14/1
Steve Coppell 16/1
Adrian Boothroyd 20/1

Midlands Sack Race

David O?Leary 5/4
Steve Bruce 7/4
Bryan Robson 9/4