Who will replace Rafa at Anfield?

With the World Cup a week away it seems strange to be writing about Liverpool and their sacking of Rafa Benitez after 6 years in charge.


There is mixed emotions form Liverpool fans, although the general consensus seems to be that a change was needed. The seemingly amicable split with Rafa accepting a £6m pay off instead of the reported £16m he was due suggests that both parties felt it time to move on.

A bad season this time round signalled the end of Rafa’s reign. The fact Liverpool didn’t even qualify for the Champions League was the straw that broke the camels back after lasts season efforts pushing Man Utd so close.

Rafa will always be revered by the red half of Merseyside after the amazing Champions League success in 2005 as well as an FA Cup win in 2006. The big question now is who will replace Rafa?

The contenders

Kenny Dalglish

Currently an ambassador for Liverpools Youth Academy King Kenny has been given the role of helping find the next Anfield boss, but many observers feel his close connection to Liverpool could see him end up with the role on a full time basis.

Kenny would be a big hit with the fans but is only 3rd favourite on Betfair at odds of 9/2

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Roy Hodgson

The current Fulham manager has seen his stock rise this season after guiding Fulham to the Europa League final. A worldly manager with experience at international level and abroad he could be ready to leave Fulham to take charge of a bigger club.

Roy Hodgson is currently the favourite on Betfair at odds of 7/2

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Martin O’Neil

The Irish man may have recently committed himself to Villa but he remains one of the favourites to take over at Anfield. Although he has made great strides with Villa the question is whether he has the capacity to manage a club with the expectations of Liverpool.

Even though he has committed to Villa recently he is still the second favourite on Betfair at odds of 4/1

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Mark Hughes

The former Man City manager and Man Utd player may not be a popular choice with fans due to his previous connections however he did a great job at Blackburn and a reasonable job at City and the fact he is a free agent could appeal to the Liverpool board.

He may not be popular with the fans but his availability makes him a good bet on Betfair at odds of 14/1

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Guus Hiddink

The Dutch man who was so popular at Chelsea may have recently committed himself to the Turkish national team but that hasn’t stopped him being linked with the vacant position. Hard to imagine him breaking his contract with the Turkish FA.

Would be a top choice for the fans and board and worth a bet on Betfair at odds of 17/1

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Jurgen Kilnsmann

The German had allegedly been approached by Hicks previously, however his lack of managerial experience and involvement in the game would make him an unlikely choice and an unpopular one.

He may not be a popular choice but Hicks likes him if you fancy a bet on Betfair at odds of 12/1

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