Who are the favourites to be the new Blackpool FC manager?

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Who will be the next manager to take over at Bloomfield Road?

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Ian Evatt playing for 'Pool at Wembley

Former Barnsley, Leeds and Hibs boss Paul Heckingbottom appears to be leading the field with odds of 7/4 with Bet Victor

Former Pool captain Ian Evatt, who is currently flying high with Barrow at the top of the Conference - and a fans' favourite is also close to the top of the pile at 4/1.

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Paul Heckingbottom

Former boss Gary Bowyer, who left Bradford City earlier this month, is next at 6/1, while ex-Cardiff boss Neil Warnock is 12/1.

Among the outsiders are (of course) Ian Holloway, who has just taken over a Grimsby, Nathan Jones, who was sacked by Stoke in November, Kevin Nolan and Paul Tisdale.

Out of left field come Craig Bellamy, Phil Brown, Colin Calderwood and Graham Westley - all at 25/1.

Former players Richie Wellens, currently at Swindon Town, Gary Taylor-Fletcher, Micky Mellon and one-time caretaker boss Terry McPhillips are also on the list.

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