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.

By Amos Wynn

Published 8th Feb 2024, 11:29 GMT

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):

We've taken a look at the latest odds.

1. Who could replace Andy Crosby?

We've taken a look at the latest odds. Photo: CameraSport - Andrew Kearns

The ex-Lincoln City boss is currently 1/2.

2. Mark Kennedy

The ex-Lincoln City boss is currently 1/2. Photo: Pete Norton

The former Cambridge United manager is 6/1.

3. Mark Bonner

The former Cambridge United manager is 6/1. Photo: Pete Norton

Darren Moore has recently departed Huddersfield Town. He is currently 6/1 to be the next Port Vale manager.

4. Darren Moore

Darren Moore has recently departed Huddersfield Town. He is currently 6/1 to be the next Port Vale manager. Photo: Gareth Copley

Derek Adams has recently resigned from his role with Ross County. The ex-Morecambe boss is 8/1 to be the next Port Vale boss.

5. Derek Adams

Derek Adams has recently resigned from his role with Ross County. The ex-Morecambe boss is 8/1 to be the next Port Vale boss. Photo: Ian MacNicol

The ex-Blackpool boss is 12/1.

6. Gary Bowyer

The ex-Blackpool boss is 12/1. Photo: Lewis Storey

Port Vale Blackpool League One BetVictor Simon Grayson Lincoln City

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