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The odds for Wrexham’s next manager have emerged, with Phil Parkinson's job looking increasingly precarious. Having guided the club to three successive promotions, his side finished seventh in the Championship last term, just missing out on the play-offs.

However, things aren't going to so well in 2026/27. After 13 games played, Wrexham are 18th, with only three wins to their name. It might seem harsh, but results in England’s second tier – regarded as one of the best divisions in the world – just aren't good enough right now.

With Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney calling the shots, expectations at the Racecourse Ground are high. If things don't improve soon, the club could be on the lookout for a new manager before long.

Now, with the managerial merry-go-round looming once more, the odds have been drawn up, according to BetVictor. The current favourites are an intriguing mix, reflecting the fact that while Wrexham are still some way from establishing themselves among England’s top clubs, the global spotlight on them has already attracted some big names into the conversation.

Wrexham's Next Manager Odds

10. Robert Page – 16/1

Currently in charge of Liverpool's U21s following a permanent 19-match stint at the helm of the Wales national team, it could take a lot of convincing to see Robert Page move back to his homeland to become Parkinson's successor in the event he gets the sack. Despite having some of England's brightest talents at his disposal, things haven't gone swimmingly for the 52-year-old on the red half of Merseyside and a change of scenery could be on the cards.

9. Ruud van Nistelrooy – 16/1

Ruud van Nistelrooy was the manager of Leicester in the 2024/2025 season but was sacked after relegation, having overseen a poor record of five wins and 19 defeats in 27 matches. During his tenure, the Foxes set a 141-year record for most consecutive home league defeats without getting on the scoresheet, with a total of 18 league games lost under his management by April 2025. Calling this one a gamble would be an understatement of the highest order. They'd also have to convince him to leave his current assistant manager role with the Netherlands.

8. Sean Dyche – 16/1

Sean Dyche would certainly add real experience. The Englishman helped Burnley win promotion from the Championship on two occasions, so he would arrive with plenty of knowledge on the task at hand. His last spells – at Everton and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League – haven't exactly delivered exciting football, though, so it remains unclear if he'd be a good fit for the Hollywood outfit.

7. Gareth Southgate – 16/1

Another manager with experience in English football, like everyone else on this list, is Gareth Southgate. Having managed both Middlesbrough and the England national team, the 56-year-old has established himself as one of the most sought-after coaches in world football. However, since suffering a second successive defeat in the European Championship final last summer, he has been out of work and doesn't look that keen to jump back into the stresses of management. Indeed, Wrexham might have a tough job in convincing him to return to the sport.

6. Craig Bellamy – 12/1

Cardiff-born Craig Bellamy has returned to Wales for his first job in football management. The former Manchester City winger previously worked under Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht and Burnley, which will certainly help with his reputation. Still, due to his relative inexperience, it's unclear whether Wrexham would be willing to take a punt on the 47-year-old.

5. Nathan Jones – 8/1

Another Welshman, but unlike Bellamy, Nathan Jones isn't short on experience. He's overseen 215 Championship matches, and eight in the Premier League (although the less said about those, the better). Currently in charge of Charlton​​​​, he led his team to promotion in the summer of 2025, and then did well to keep them in the second flight last term.

4. Steve Cooper – 6/1

Steve Cooper has plenty of experience bossing in the English top flight, where Wrexham hope to be in the coming seasons. In November 2024, the Welshman – born in Pontypridd – was sacked by Leicester City and was without work until Brondby IF in Denmark picked up his managerial services in September 2025. He left this summer, however, with the second-lowest points per game (1.32) of any Brondby manager ever.

3. Steven Gerrard – 6/1

The former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is at 6/1, as he searches for his first job since his torrid stint in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ettifaq. Having never managed in the Championship before – a division his compatriot Frank Lampard has excelled in with Coventry City – now could be the perfect time to show he's got what it takes to translate his leadership qualities during his playing career with Liverpool into a successful managerial career. Time will tell, of course.

2. Scott Parker – 5/1

With 5/1 odds, Scott Parker is a strong contender for the Wrexham job. The former Premier League star has helped Fulham, Bournemouth, and Burnley all win promotion up from the Championship. With a record like that, his credentials speak for themselves.

1. Rob Edwards – 4/1

Coming in as the bookies' favourite for the job, Rob Edwards has been given 4/1 odds of taking charge at Wrexham. His chances are likely boosted by the fact that the Englishman is currenlty without a job. His last role was with Wolves, but his best work was done in helping Luton Town make it up to the Premier League in 2022/23. It's certainly plausible that he could repeat the trick with a club like Wrexham​​​​​​.