Michael Appleton

Josh Ruffels was released by Huddersfield Town in the summer.

Competition for Bradford City-linked man after Huddersfield Town exit
Shrewsbury Town face competition to sign Josh Ruffels following his Huddersfield Town exit.

Former Rotherham United manager Leam Richardson is the front-runner for a job at a rival League One club. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Northampton Town's next manager: Former Rotherham United boss leads the way

Here are the favourites to replace Michael Appleton at Charlton Athletic.

Ex-Luton Town boss emerges as favourite for EFL job ahead of former Barnsley man

Neil Warnock has not returned to management since leaving Huddersfield Town. Image: Bruce Rollinson

Ex-Sheffield United and Huddersfield Town boss among favourites for EFL job

Former Leeds United captain Jason Pearce has a new temporary role at Charlton Athletic. Image: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images

Former Middlesbrough man and ex-Leeds United captain land temporary EFL roles

Former Barnsley boss Michael Duff has been installed as the early favourite to take charge of Charlton Athletic. Image: George Wood/Getty Images

Two former Barnsley head coaches emerge as early favourites for EFL job

Barnsley's League One rivals Charlton Athletic have sacked Michael Appleton. Image: Naomi Baker/Getty Images

Barnsley's League One rivals axe head coach

Conor Coventry has put pen to paper at Charlton Athletic. Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday dealt transfer blow as League One club land Owls target

Tyreeq Bakinson has left Sheffield Wednesday on loan. Image: Mike Hewitt/Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday midfielder completes loan move to League One outfit

Corey Blackett-Taylor levelled for Charlton Athletic. Image: LYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images

Blackett-Taylor earns point for Charlton Athletic at play-off hopefuls Barnsley

Karl Robinson is currently Sam Allardyce's assistant at Leeds United. Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images

Ex-Huddersfield boss and current Leeds coach among favourites for EFL job

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 20: Brisbane Roar coach Robbie Fowler watches on during the round 27 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and the Newcastle Jets at Cbus Super Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Ex-Leeds and Liverpool star made shock favourite for League One job

Former Blackpool head coach Michael Appleton during the Sky Bet Championship match between Stoke City and Blackpool at Bet365 Stadium on August 06, 2022 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)

Ex-EFL manager favourite take over at League One club

POSTPONED: Blackpool v Huddersfield Town is off

Huddersfield Town's Championship game at Blackpool off because of frozen pitch

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 20: Mick McCarthy, Manager of Cardiff City applauds the fans prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Cardiff City at Craven Cottage on October 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Next Blackpool manager: Mick McCarthy set to be appointed at Championship club

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Another Championship manager sacked with club in a relegation battle

Blackpool head coach Michael Appleton. Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images.

Blackpool boss Michael Appleton makes pledge ahead of Sheffield United game

DISAPPOINTMENT: Hull City coach Liam Rosenior

Liam Rosenior's Hull suffer familiar frustrations after two more points dropped

HULL, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Michael Carrick, Manager of Middlesbrough reacts during the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at MKM Stadium on November 01, 2022 in Hull, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Middlesbrough's dominance in Blackpool victory delights Michael Carrick

CRITICISMS: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom tells Blades: 'It's not a good point having been 2-0 up'

Ian Poveda joined Blackpool on a season-long loan from Leeds last month. Picture: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images.

Leeds loanee could be a ‘big signing’ for Blackpool after impressive start
Michael Appleton feels that Leeds United loanee Ian Poveda could prove to be a “big, big signing” for Blackpool after an impressive start to life at Bloomfield Road.
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MANAGER: Lincoln City's Michael Appleton. Picture: Getty Images.

Lincoln City boss stands by Josh Vickers decision ahead of Rotherham clash

Testicular cancer tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age (Photo: Shutterstock)

Testicular cancer symptoms and treatment explained - as Lincoln manager Michael ...

Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Moore. Picture: PA.

Lincoln City v Doncaster Rovers - Darren Moore and Michael Appleton enjoying fri...

NEW DATE: Lincoln City are now due at the KCOM Stadium in early February

Hull City's new Lincoln City date could make for manic 32 days

LOAN: Leeds United youngster Robbie Gotts

Leeds United youngster Robbie Gotts joins Lincoln City on loan

Doncaster manager Darren Moore: Fine start recognised.

Chasing top awards at Hull City, Doncaster Rovers and Harrogate Town

Coach Grant McCann consoles Keane Lewis-Potter after Hull City were relegated to League One earlier this month. Picture: PA.

Apathy and indifference will be Hull City’s biggest foes next season – Stuart Ra...

Terence Kongolo, pictured in action for Huddersfield against Fulham earlier this season. PICTURE: BRUCE ROLLINSON.

Huddersfield Town defender Terence Kongolo excited by the challenge after comple...

New Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Moore

Doncaster Rovers appoint Darren Moore as their new manager

Anthony Hudson, gives instructions as head coach of New Zealand against Mexico in the FIFA Confederations Cup clash in Sochi, Russia, in June 2017. Picture: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images

Former international boss Anthony Hudson is surprise contender for Doncaster Rov...

Former West Bromwich Albion manager Darren Moore is interested in the Doncaster Rovers job (Picture: PA).

Darren Moore in frame to rival David Flitcroft for Doncaster Rovers post
FORMER DONCASTER Rovers defender Darren Moore is interested in the managerial position at his old club.
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Leeds United in double transfer raid on Barcelona for youngsters

Doncaster Rovers chief executive Gavin Baldwin.

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The KCOM Stadium, home of Hull City.

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Former Leeds United assistant coach Pep Clotet.

Former Leeds United assistant coach Pep Clotet is sacked by Oxford United

Jordy Hiwula scored for Bradford in defeat at Oxford. (Picture: Bruce Rollinson)

Oxford United 2 Bradford City 1: Wembley bid falls short for Bantams

Oxford United's Kemar Roofe

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Owls' Caolan Lavery with Utd's Cheyenne Dunkley

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Cameron Stewart

Stewart hoping change of luck at Leeds starts against leaders

Wes Thomas

Cherry Thomas picks Millers to bolster Evans’s strike force

Paul Dickov

Promotion heroes are set to play vital role for Dickov

Paul Dickov

Dickov named new Doncaster Rovers boss

Michael Appleton

Appleton now vying with Dickov to take charge at the Keepmoat

Danny Wilson

Nick Westby: Odd timing of Wilson’s demise with finishing line in clear sight

Gus Poyet

Leeds face £2m compo bill if they poach Poyet

Richard Bevan

Volatility undermining profession claim as another manager is axed

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Steele’s penalty heroics enable Mowbray’s men to remain on course

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Sheffield United v Portsmouth: Blades chief is wary of crisis club Pompey

I’d cheer ‘Willo’ if I was in the stands – Wilson

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Leeds sign trio as Warnock finally lands target Varney

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Leeds play waiting game over Ward

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Barnsley 2 Portsmouth 0: Done and dusted as Reds add to Portsmouth plight

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Tigers must deal with Pompey siege mentality

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