Bookmakers have a long, and often unlikely, list of apparent candidates to become Leicester City's new head coach. First of all, removing the laughable and unrealistic shouts is an absolute must for any serious observer.
​For example, Gareth Southgate, the former England boss who was technically successful and will surely be aiming high if and when he returns to management, is currently positioned at 33/1. Essentially, any bookies that place him on the East Midlands club's shortlist shouldn't be trusted for sheer absurdity.
The site this outlet perused combines the average odds of many markets to synthesise its data. Annoyingly, current Middlesbrough gaffer Michael Carrick is included at that exact same 33/1 price, an inclusion that can only be described as truly outrageous.
To illustrate the point perfectly, former LCFC manager Claude Puel is another listed at the same rate. The hierarchy at King Power Stadium would finally invite a full-on mutiny from the fan base if that dismal eventuality ever occurred.
What is realistic for Leicester City?
More realistically, ex-Peterborough United manager Darren Ferguson, son of Manchester United icon Sir Alex, is perched atop the pile. He represents a highly realistic yet, for many supporters, a thoroughly uninspiring choice.
Nevertheless at 1/1 (evens), Ferguson appears a particularly likely hire for the LE2 club. The one aspect disgruntled Foxes fans can be genuinely optimistic about is the Glasgow-born boss's stellar record for securing EFL promotions.
"the Irishman [Roy Keane] brought up Ferguson's family members being involved at United - including his son Darren as a player and his brother Martin running the scouting."Sport Bible
Elsewhere, he is seemingly not respected by everyone within the footballing community. Even the 54-year-old's one-time Old Trafford teammate, the irrepressible Roy Keane, famously did not respect or rate Darren as a player.
"People said [Ferguson] always had the best interests of Manchester United at heart. Darren Ferguson [his son] won a medal. He was very lucky. [Alex Ferguson’s] brother was the chief scout for Manchester United for a long time. I’m surprised his wife wasn’t involved in the staff somewhere."Roy Keane
Keane's scathing, nepotistic rant indirectly regarding the potential City appointment doesn't bode well when considering the actual pedigree Ferguson may be bringing to Filbert Way. Leicester board may not heed red flags; they regularly plunge headfirst into appointments. Although, a few cheeky United loans wouldn't go amiss!
"Darren was [the manager] at Preston North End and lost his job. He had a couple of young players on loan from Manchester United, [but] guess what happens the next day? They’re pulled out of Preston. Is that doing the best for Manchester United? Do me a favour."Keane cont.
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