Next Airdrie Manager Odds - Four Names Who Could Replace Danny Lennon
Next Airdrie manager odds are already live with football betting sites after the shock departure of Danny Lennon after just eight games in charge.
With speculation building over who will take the reins at the Excelsior Stadium, here at Free Bets, we've taken a look at potential contenders to lead the Diamonds into their next chapter.
Next Airdrie Manager Candidates
Airdrie are once again on the hunt for a new manager, with several familiar figures emerging as strong contenders for the role.
Below, we take a closer look at the leading candidates with the betting sites and how they stack up in the latest odds for the Excelsior Stadium hot seat.
James McPake
Former Dundee and Dunfermline manager James McPake has quickly emerged as a leading contender for the vacant Airdrie post.
McPake steered Dunfermline to the League One title in 2023 and subsequently managed in the Championship, bringing valuable experience at this level.
Unattached since leaving the Pars in late 2024, he represents an available and sensible option for the Diamonds.
Reports suggest Airdrie's board have placed McPake firmly among the frontrunners to succeed Danny Lennon, with his promotion credentials and reputation for maximising limited resources aligning well with the club's ambitions.
Ian Murray
Former Diamonds boss Ian Murray is another strong contender, owing to his connection with the club and proven managerial record.
Murray guided Airdrieonians from 2018 to 2022, overseeing a highly successful spell that ended with promotion to the Championship.
After a productive period at Raith Rovers, where he led the club to the Premiership play-off final, he is now available and brings extensive experience from Scotland's lower leagues.
Widely regarded as the standout candidate, Murray's familiarity with Airdrie's setup and his past success have fuelled growing speculation of a return, with bookmakers making him one of the favourites to succeed Danny Lennon McCabe.
Kevin Thomson
Former Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson has also emerged as a potential contender, his growing reputation as a coach continuing to attract attention.
Thomson led Kelty Hearts to the League Two title in 2022 and has been actively pursuing a return to management since departing the club.
Armed with a strong knowledge of Scottish football and a respected playing pedigree, he has been linked with several vacancies across the country.
For Airdrie, Thomson would represent a youthful, ambitious appointment capable of moving the team up the Scottish Championship table.
Owen Coyle
Club legend Owen Coyle is a standout, high-profile candidate, thanks to his deep-rooted Airdrie connections and vast managerial pedigree.
A prolific striker for the Diamonds in the 1990s, Coyle began his coaching journey as Airdrie's player-manager in 2006 before embarking on an impressive career that included promotion success with St Johnstone and a spell in the English Premier League.
More recently, he has managed Queen's Park and Indian Super League side Chennaiyin, and his current availability makes him an appealing prospect for supporters.
While persuading him to return could prove difficult, Coyle's stature within the club and Scottish football ensures his name remains a regular feature in discussions surrounding the vacancy.
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