Next Colchester United manager: Ex-Leeds United, Millwall, Crawley Town and Arsenal men among favourites

Colchester United pulled the trigger over the weekend, axing Ben Garner as head coach following a slow start to the season.

The U’s sit 23rd in League Two, having lost nine of their opening 13 games.

There are some high-profile figures among the favourites to succeed Garner, including faces familiar with fans of Leeds United and Millwall.

Here are the early BetVictor frontrunners for the role.