Newcastle United Next Manager Odds: New favourite installed to replace Steve Bruce following departure

Paulo Fonseca has seen his odds to become Newcastle United’s next boss after Steve Bruce shorten following today’s big news.

The Magpies head coach finally departed the club by ‘mutual consent’ after months of speculation regarding his future.

After his departure, Betfair have now installed Fonseca as favourite and are offering odds of 6/4.

Eddie Howe had been favourite to land the job but has now slipped behind Fonesca at 4/1.

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