Following the sacking of Ruben Selles after just six months in charge, Miron Muslic is the leading candidate for the next Hull City manager, currently priced at odds of 1/2 with BetVictor.
The appointment will mark the fifth managerial change under owner Acun Ilicali’s tenure as he once again oils the hinges on a revolving door at the MKM Stadium.
Selles' departure has been met with anger from an increasingly restless fan base, having taken over from Tim Walter in December and guiding The Tigers to Championship survival on the last day of the season.
Even though 33 points from 26 games proved enough, owner Ilicali’s frustrations have grown around the style of play, inconsistent performances and a toothless attack that saw star striker Pedro find the back of the net just six times.
The process to replace Selles has already begun, headed by Sporting Director Jared Dublin and Head of Recruitment Martin Hodge.
Early markets for the next Hull City manager odds suggest that Miron Muslic is all but a done deal, but we will preview the full market to see where potential value might lie beyond the usual rumour mill.
Latest Hull City Next Manager Odds
| Manager | Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Miron Muslic | 1/2 | BetVictor |
| Emre Belozoglu | 3/1 | BetVictor |
| Tony Mowbray | 4/1 | BetVictor |
| Michael Beale | 8/1 | BetVictor |
| Tom Cleverley | 12/1 | BetVictor |
Is Miron Muslic a Lock for the Next Hull City Manager?
Bosnian-born Muslic was a surprise appointment at Plymouth Argyle in January 2025, tasked with the thankless job of keeping a sinking ship afloat.
Ultimately, it proved a step too far, but they came mighty close, taking it down to the last two games of the season.
His stock grew exponentially following an FA Cup run rivalling any Roy of the Rovers subplot.
A third-round win away to Premier League Brentford was followed by a giant-killing home win to newly crowned Premier League champions Liverpool. They eventually fell in the 5th Round to Manchester City, but not without a final scare as they took the lead at the Etihad before honourably bowing out 3-1.
His role will be to get Hull City back on track as a consistent Championship team, but he’ll be wary of Acun Ilicali’s lofty ambitions to return to the Premier League, and he knows that, based on previous form, there will be minimal honeymoon period should he make the leap.
Next Hull City manager odds of 1/2 suggest a deal is close, but his stock is up, and he may bide his time for a more established team.
Emre Belozoglu’s Odds for Next Hull Manager Tumble
Former Newcastle United, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid star Emre Belozoglu has emerged as an unlikely candidate to take the reins.
The Turkish international has close ties with owner Ilicali, sharing the same homeland, and has been heavily backed in the markets; his Hull City new manager odds shortened from 6/1 to 3/1 overnight.
Belozoglu is currently managing in the Turkish Super Lig. for Antalyaspor but has been tipped for a move back to England after a somewhat lacklustre season for the Scorpions.
Even though money is coming in for a potential move to Hull City, his negative style of play (third-fewest goals in 2024/25) will surely discourage Ilicali, given that both Walter and Rosenior were sacked due to a “difference in football philosophy,” both of which are similar to that of Belozoglu.
As a result, a Turkish meze seems unlikely.
Substance Over Style: Mowbray to Steady the Ship
The harsh reality for Hull City FC is that they need someone to come in and establish the club in the Championship before their lofty ambitions of a return to the Premier League can be realised.
In this regard, Tony Mowbray ticks many boxes. He’s vastly experienced, having worked with clubs such as Middlesbrough, West Brom, Blackburn, and Sunderland, and has a proven track record of achieving promotion.
He’s more of a firefighter than a fire starter, but he will have the desire to get the team promoted, regardless of the timeframe.
The question mark that looms over a Mowbray appointment is whether he can be persuaded to leave his current role as West Brom manager.
His recent health scare and time away from management might work in Hull City’s favour, as he opts to be closer to his family and hometown of Middlesbrough.
Given talk within the media and public backing from former Hull City star Curtis Davies, Mowbray's odds to become the next Hull City manager of 4/1 look a value play.
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