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Russell Martin emerges as bookies’ favourite for Swansea City return after Hellberg linked with Middlesbrough

Martin, who managed the Swans between 2021 and 2023, is now priced at evens to return to the Swansea.com Stadium dugout, according to odds from TalkSPORT Bet.

The former Rangers boss endured a difficult spell in Glasgow earlier this season, lasting just 123 days before being dismissed — the shortest tenure of any Gers manager in history. Despite that, bookmakers now see him as the leading candidate to succeed Alan Sheehan, who was sacked last week.

Next Swansea City permanent manager odds

Russell Martin – evens
Vitor Matos – 3/1
Gary O’Neil – 3/1
Brendan Rodgers – 5/1
Michael Carrick – 8/1
Liam Manning – 12/1

Hellberg pursuit falters

Swansea had reportedly held talks with Hammarby IF head coach Kim Hellberg in London last week, but Sky Sports report that Middlesbrough are now actively pursuing the 37‑year‑old.

Hellberg had been Swansea’s number one target, but with Boro and Norwich also in the frame, the Swans may now be forced to look elsewhere.

Other contenders

Vitor Matos is a Portuguese coach who worked under Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool as Elite Development Coach, helping bridge the gap between academy prospects and the senior squad. He left Anfield in 2024 and has since taken charge of Marítimo in Portugal’s Liga 2, marking his first senior managerial role.

Gary O’Neil, meanwhile, is best known for keeping Bournemouth in the Premier League during the 2022/23 season before moving to Wolves, where he guided them to a 14th‑place finish and an FA Cup quarter‑final in his first campaign. The former Portsmouth midfielder has since left Molineux and is currently linked with Championship clubs including Southampton.

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Editor Nov 12

Could Brendan Rodgers be about to make a sensational Swansea City return?

Rodgers odds cut

According to BetVictor, odds on Rodgers returning to Swansea have been cut dramatically from 6/1 into 2/1 overnight. The Northern Irishman managed the Swans between 2010 and 2012, guiding them to Premier League promotion before moving on to Liverpool. His name back in the frame has sparked excitement among supporters who remember his attacking style and landmark achievements at the Liberty Stadium.

Sheehan’s departure

The speculation comes in the wake of Swansea City parting company with Alan Sheehan following a 4–1 home defeat to Ipswich Town that left the club 18th in the Championship. Sheehan had only been appointed permanently in April after two caretaker spells, but a poor run of form and mounting pressure saw the board act during the international break.

Other contenders

While Rodgers has surged in the betting, Swedish coach Kim Hellberg remains the current favourite at 7/4. Other names in the market include Michael Carrick, Gary O’Neil and Steven Gerrard (all at 12/1), with a host of familiar managers such as Russell Martin, Tony Mowbray and Steven Schumacher priced at 16/1.

What next for Swansea?

The club’s owners Brett Cravatt and Jason Cohen said Sheehan had shown “a tireless work ethic” and thanked him for his contribution, but attention now turns to who can stabilise the side and lift them away from the lower reaches of the Championship.

With Rodgers’ odds shortening and Hellberg still favourite, the coming weeks could prove decisive in shaping Swansea’s season — and perhaps even rekindling memories of one of the club’s most successful managerial eras.

What do you think?

Should Swansea turn back to Brendan Rodgers, or look to a fresh face like Kim Hellberg? Share your thoughts in the comments below — we’d love to hear your view on who should lead the Swans next.

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