Next Ross County Manager Odds – Four Names Who Could Replace Don Cowie
Next Ross County manager odds are now live with betting sites after the club parted company with Don Cowie following a poor start to life back in the Championship.
Relegated from the Premiership last season, County have taken just one point from their opening three games, and Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Partick Thistle proved the final straw, with Cowie leaving by mutual consent.
Next Ross County Manager Candidates
Here at Free Bets, we've taken a closer look at the leading contenders according to the latest next Ross County manager odds from the top football betting for the Victoria Park hot seat.
Callum Davidson
Davidson is one of the front runners to land the Ross County job, having famously led St Johnstone to an unprecedented Cup double, winning both the Scottish Cup and League Cup in 2021.
His most recent role was as head coach of Queen’s Park in the Championship, so he knows the division well as the Staggies look to move up the table.
Davidson’s Scottish football credentials are strong – beyond his St Johnstone heroics, he served as an assistant at St Johnstone and Millwall.
His track record of instilling defensive solidity and upsetting the odds would match the Highlands club’s ethos of punching above their weight.
Crucially, he is available and eager to bounce back, which would align with County’s immediate goal of a Championship title push.
Robbie Neilson
Neilson will also likely be a frontrunner to land the County job, having famously clinched the Championship title three times – twice with Hearts and once with Dundee United.
Though his last post was abroad with the Tampa Bay Rowdies, he is no stranger to Scotland's second tier, where County will be next season.
Neilson's Scottish football credentials are strong – beyond those triumphs, he guided Hearts to a third-place finish in the Premiership, proving he can thrive at the top level.
His track record of building resilient squads and defying expectations would match the Highlands club's ethos of punching above its weight.
His readiness to return and desire to re-establish himself align well with County's short-term objective of mounting a serious title challenge.
Kevin Thomson
The former Rangers and Scotland midfielder has been quietly building his coaching credentials since retiring, notably guiding Kelty Hearts to promotion from League Two in 2022 with an impressive win record and an attacking style of play.
While he’s yet to manage at Championship level, Thomson has been touted for several top-flight roles in recent years, thanks to his tactical awareness and ability to develop young players.
His ties to Scottish football, combined with a clear managerial ambition, make him a viable candidate for the Dingwall job.
The board may see Thomson as a progressive, long-term option capable of blending youth development with competitive performances.
Scott Brown
Brown will be a strong contender for the Ross County manager’s job, having impressed during his first full season in charge of Ayr United.
The former Celtic and Scotland captain led the Honest Men to a promotion play-off place in the Championship, showcasing his leadership and tactical growth as a young coach.
Brown’s high standards and competitive nature, honed during a decorated playing career, have translated well into management.
Still just 39, Brown is viewed as a manager with enormous potential, and a move to a former-Premiership side like County would be seen as a natural next step in his coaching progression.
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