Former Blackpool coaches among those linked with vacant League One job following latest sacking

Port Vale are on the hunt for a new manager following the sacking of Andy Crosby earlier this week.

The Vale’s last win was a 3-0 victory over Blackpool at the end of 2023, with their recent results seeing them drop to 21st in the League One table.

A number of ex-Seasiders coaches have been linked with the vacant role, including Gary Bowyer, Simon Grayson and Paul Ince, while former Lincoln City boss Mark Kennedy currently leads the way with the bookies.

Here’s the latest odds for the next Port Vale manager according to BetVictor (all odds correct at time of publication):

7. Michael Duff

The former Barnsley manager is 12/1. Photo: Ryan Hiscott

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8. Gareth Ainsworth

The ex-Wycombe Wanderers coach is 16/1. Photo: Andrew Redington

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9. David Dunn

The former Blackpool assistant and caretaker coach is 16/1. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall

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10. Neil Lennon

The former Celtic manager is 16/1. Photo: Stu Forster

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11. John Eustace

The former Birmingham City coach is currently 25/1. Photo: Marc Atkins

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12. Wayne Rooney

The retired England striker is 33/1. Photo: George Wood

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Former Blackpool coaches among those linked with vacant League One job following latest sacking

Port Vale are on the hunt for a new manager following the sacking of Andy Crosby earlier this week.

7. Michael Duff

8. Gareth Ainsworth

9. David Dunn

10. Neil Lennon

11. John Eustace

12. Wayne Rooney

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