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Current Manager
The managers position at Cardiff is currently vacant as a replacement is sought after the departure of Omer Riza on 19th April 2025
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | 19/04/2025 | 24/04/2025 | 5 |
Next Cardiff City Manager Odds
There are instances when these odds might not be readily available for certain clubs. This could be because the position has only recently been filled, the club is currently performing exceptionally well, or the club has a strong history of standing by its manager through thick and thin.
Additionally, in some cases, the Cardiff manager's position might be vacant, but there are strong indications or even rumours about the potential replacement. Despite these unique circumstances, it is worth noting that if betting odds do become available, we will present them here in this section for your convenience. Regular updates related to the manager's position can also be found in the dedicated sports betting news section expertly managed by Jake Ashton. So, keep an eye out for any developments as we strive to keep you informed on the latest happenings in the football managerial landscape.
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How to Place A Bet On The Next Cardiff City Manager
To place a bet on the next Cardiff City manager you will need to find a bookmaker that is offering odds on the market.
Finding 'next manager odds' for any club is always more likely when the position is vacant, and a little harder when the position is filled unless considering one of the very top clubs.
- Find the best football betting site offering odds for the manager you think will be appointed at Cardiff City.
- Make that selection and add them to your bet slip.
- Select the stake you wish to wager.
- Confirm, you can check your bet at any time in the history section of your bookmaker account.
- If you make the right selection, you win. If your prediction is incorrect, you will lose the stake you have wagered, just as with any normal bet.
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Next Bluebirds Manager Betting News Diary Timeline
The betting odds for The Next Cardiff City Manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation on who will take over the hot seat now Omer Riza has taken the job until the end of the 2024/25 season. Here is a round-up of the Next Cardiff City Manager Betting News from our OLBG News feed.
22nd September 2024
Next Cardiff City Manager Betting Odds: Steven Schumacher the early favourite to jump back into management with the Bluebirds after Erol Bulut SACKED!
1st June 2023
Next Cardiff City Manager Betting Odds: Nathan Jones now into 7/4 FAVOURITE to be the next Cardiff manager as the market changes once again!
23rd May 2023
Next Cardiff Manager Betting Odds: Sol Bamba remains ODDS-ON at 4/6 to be next Cardiff manager despite reports linking Steve Morison with a return!
25th January 2023
Next Cardiff Manager Betting Odds: Sam Allardyce now 3/1 favourite to take over at Cardiff despite INSISTING he will not move to Wales!
Sam Allardyce is the latest favourite with bookies to be the next Cardiff manager with his odds tumbling down to just 3/1 to take over the Welsh club next. 'Big Sam' has seemingly ruled himself out of the job though on the 'No Tippy Tappy Football' podcast, saying: "I keep getting these calls. I'm not going to Cardiff and I haven't been approached by Cardiff to even have a conversation with them". Despite adding that he is "not going down to Wales and I'm staying here in the north-west" Allardyce is 3/1 with BetVictor to become the next Cardiff manager.
16th January 2023
Next Cardiff Manager Betting Odds: Neil Warnock now 1/2 to come out of RETIREMENT and make sensational return as Cardiff manager!
Neil Warnock is the shock favourite with bookies to be the next Cardiff manager after Mark Hudson's dismissal at the weekend. Hudson was relieved of his duties after a 1-1 draw at home to bottom side Wigan left the team three points above the relegation zone. BetVictor have made Warnock the 1/2 favourite to take over at the Bluebirds next but that would mean he would have to come out of retirement.
28th September 2022
Next Cardiff Manager Odds: Caretaker Mark Hudson is the 6/4 bookmakers' favourite to be the PERMANENT manager of the Bluebirds!
Mark Hudson has been installed as the 6/4 bookmakers' favourite to be the next Cardiff manager. Hudson is the current caretaker manager after being appointed directly from his first team coaching position at the Bluebirds. BetVictor make Hudson the clear favourite but he's yet to take charge of Cardiff after being appointed just before the international break.
List Of Cardiff City Managers
Here is a complete list of all Cardiff City managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Cardiff City manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | 19/04/2025 | 24/04/2025 | 5 | |
| Omer Riza | 22/09/2024 | 19/04/2025 | 209 | 25% |
| Erol Bulut | 03/06/2023 | 22/09/2024 | 477 | 36.21% |
| Sabri Lamouchi | 27/01/2023 | 17/05/2023 | 110 | 33.33% |
| Mark Hudson | 14/11/2022 | 14/01/2023 | 61 | 22.22% |
| Steve Morison | 29/10/2021 | 18/09/2022 | 324 | 25.56% |
| Mick McCarthy | 22/01/2021 | 29/10/2021 | 280 | 36.84% |
| Neil Harris | 16/11/2019 | 22/01/2021 | 433 | 38.71% |
| Neil Warnock | 05/10/2016 | 11/11/2019 | 1132 | 40.97% |
| Paul Trollope | 18/05/2016 | 04/10/2016 | 139 | 16.67% |
| Russell Slade | 07/10/2014 | 18/05/2016 | 589 | 37.21% |
| Danny Gabbidon | 18/09/2014 | 07/10/2014 | 19 | 20.00% |
| Ole Gunnar Solskjaer | 02/01/2014 | 18/09/2014 | 259 | 30.00% |
| Malky Mackay | 18/06/2011 | 27/12/2013 | 923 | 43.20% |
| Dave Jones | 25/05/2005 | 30/05/2011 | 2196 | 41.90% |
| Lennie Lawrence | 18/02/2002 | 25/05/2005 | 1192 | 41.38% |
| Alan Cork | 03/07/2001 | 17/02/2002 | 229 | 48.53% |
| Bobby Gould | 14/08/2000 | 03/07/2001 | 323 | 22.22% |
| Billy Ayre | 02/02/2000 | 14/08/2000 | 194 | 25.00% |
| Frank Burrows | 16/02/1998 | 01/02/2000 | 715 | 33.64% |
| Kenny Hibbitt | 23/01/1998 | 16/02/1998 | 24 | 0.00% |
| Russell Osman | 11/11/1996 | 23/01/1998 | 438 | 32.84% |
| Phil Neal | 01/01/1996 | 07/10/1996 | 280 | 27.59% |
| Kenny Hibbitt | 01/08/1996 | 11/11/1996 | 102 | 50.00% |
| Eddie May | 31/03/1995 | 22/05/1995 | 52 | 27.27% |
| Terry Yorath | 01/08/1994 | 30/03/1995 | 241 | 23.26% |
| Eddie May | 01/07/1991 | 28/11/1994 | 1246 | 43.68% |
| Len Ashurst | 31/08/1989 | 01/05/1991 | 608 | 45.26% |
| Frank Burrows | 21/05/1986 | 31/08/1989 | 1198 | 41.01% |
| Alan Durban | 23/09/1984 | 21/05/1986 | 605 | 26.88% |
| Jimmy Goodfellow | 01/03/1984 | 27/09/1984 | 210 | 18.18% |
| Len Ashurst | 03/03/1982 | 01/03/1984 | 729 | 45.26% |
| Graham Williams | 01/11/1981 | 28/02/1982 | 119 | 36.36% |
| Richie Morgan | 01/11/1978 | 03/03/1981 | 853 | 36.36% |
| Jimmy Andrews | 01/05/1974 | 06/11/1978 | 1650 | 36.36% |
| Frank O'Farrell | 13/11/1973 | 30/04/1974 | 168 | 36.67% |
| Jimmy Scoular | 01/06/1964 | 07/11/1973 | 3446 | 37.39% |
| George Swindin | 01/10/1962 | 01/04/1964 | 548 | 39.24% |
| Bill Jones | 01/09/1958 | 30/09/1962 | 1490 | 40.19% |
| Trevor Morris | 01/04/1954 | 31/08/1958 | 1613 | 33.33% |
| Cyril Spiers | 01/04/1948 | 01/04/1954 | 2191 | 41.40% |
| Bill McCandless | 01 Jun, 1946 | 1 Nov, 1948 | 884 | 52.48% |
| Cyril Spiers | 01 Apr, 1939 | 01 Apr, 1946 | 2557 | 30.00% |
| Bill Jennings | 01 Apr, 1937 | 1 Apr, 1939 | 730 | 38.38% |
| B Watts-Jones | 01 Feb, 1934 | 1 Apr, 1937 | 1155 | 29.25% |
| Bartley Wilson | 1 May, 1933 | 01 Feb, 1934 | 276 | 26.67% |
| Fred Stewart | 01 May, 1911 | 1 May, 1933 | 8036 | 44.60% |
| Davy McDougall | 01 Aug, 1910 | 01 May, 1911 | 273 | 53.57% |
FAQ
Next Cardiff City Manager FAQs
Who is the longest-serving manager of Cardiff City
The longest-serving manager of Cardiff City was Fred Stewart. He managed the club for over 600 games between 1911 and 1933.
In more recent times Dave Jones was in charge for 315 games between 2005 and 2011.
He guided the club to the 2008 FA Cup Final but were defeated by Portsmouth 1-0.
Who was the Cardiff City Manager when they won the FA Cup in 1927
The aforementioned Fred Stewart got the club to the FA Cup finals in 1924/25 where they lost to Sheffield United 1-0 and then again in 1926/27 where they beat the mighty Arsenal 1-0.
Who was The First Cardiff City Manager
Scotsman Davy McDougal joined the club as player manager in 1910. He only lasted 1 year when it was decided that a full time manager was the order of the day.
Who Was the Most Successful Cardiff City Manager
Fred Stewart (1911 -1931) managed the club in its most successful period when the club won the FA Cup by beating the mighty Arsenal 1-0 in 1927. He also guided Cardiff into runners up spot in the 2nd Division 1920-21 and then again in the 1923-24 season but this time in the 1st Division.
Which Cardiff City Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
Bill McCandless(1946-1948) had a 52.48% during his two years in charge after the Second World War. The aforementioned Davy McDougal won 53.57% of his matches.
Which Cardiff City Manager Has The Worst Win Percentage
Paul Trollope stepped up to manage Cardiff City when the previous incumbent Russell Slade moved upstairs. He was appointed at the end of the 2015/16 season and then had 12 matches in the new season to show his worth. However his team only won two of their 12 games (16.67%) and were sitting in 23rd place when he was sacked.
Editorial Information
This article was written and fact-checked by Nigel Skinner, our expert in following the Next manager markets in the Premier League and throughout the EFL for 15 years. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick. Information was gained from various sources, including Cardiff Club Site and the Supporters site
