Managerial madness

Last updated : 01 June 2011 By Michael Morris

The top names at the moment are Martin O'Neil - winner of a poll carried out by the Echo but I think it's just a clamour for a man who was a Premier League manager rather than a realistic candidate.

Alan Curbishley has emerged today as a possible with some claiming he's set for interview this week.

The two favourites at the moment seem to be Chris Hughton, a man who was pushed by his people a couple of weeks ago and from the inside Neal Ardley.

None of these names have been confirmed by the club so remain as speculative cadidates.

There is a whole list of other names with a good numbers of supporters wanting to see Exeter manager Steve Tilson move upto The Championship and a few would be happy to see former England manager Steve McClaren given a chance and Roberto Di Matteo is a popular choice.

The list of names is madness with Chris Hughton odds on with bookies Victor Chandler with Ardley, Billy Davies, Matteo, O'Neil and Tisdale less than 10/1.

Then comes a varied selection of candidates including Terry Burton, Zola, Hasselbaink, Bellamy, Curbishley, Coleman, Megson and Holloway.

John Toshack is 20/1 with Ryan Giggs 33/1.