Shock favourite to take charge of Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers and Harrogate Town's rivals emerges

A surprise name has emerged as the favourite to take charge of Bradford City’s League Two rivals Morecambe.
Tom Coates
By Tom Coates
Published 21st Nov 2023, 10:46 BST
Updated 21st Nov 2023, 10:46 BST
John Coleman has been in charge of Accrington Stanley since 2014. Image: Naomi Baker/Getty ImagesJohn Coleman has been in charge of Accrington Stanley since 2014. Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
John Coleman has been in charge of Accrington Stanley since 2014. Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

The Shrimps are the latest club to have a vacancy in the dugout, following the departure of Derek Adams.

A release clause in his contract was activated and he has since been unveiled as the new manager of Scottish side Ross County.

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Long-serving Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman has emerged as the early favourite to succeed Adams.

He has been priced at 5/4 by BetVictor, placing him above the likes of David Artell and Gary Bowyer in the list of favourites.

Coleman has been in charge of Accrington since 2014 and has a strong relationship with the club’s supporters.

He had previously led the club between 1999 and 2012.

An exit would most likely come as a shock to many who are used to seeing Coleman in the Crown Ground dugout.

However, his current contract does expire at the end of the 2023/24 season and there has been friction with Accrington owner Andy Holt.

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