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Current Kilmarnock Manager
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derek McInnes | 4 Jan, 2022 | 22/04/2025 | 1204 |
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The Kilmarnock Manager is Derek McInnes, who has been at Rugby Park since January 2022, he became the thirty third Killie boss since 1895. McInnes took over from interim boss James Fowler who was temporarily charged after Tommy Wright was dismissed. The leading bookmakers will have all the next Kilmarnock betting if another change comes to the East Ayrshire football club.
Next Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock 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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Who Will Be The Next Kilmarnock Manager
Here we look at some of the possible contenders for the Kilmarnock job when it becomes available - This list has been constructed from managers that have appeared in previous betting markets for the role and people we think might be in the running if available.
Neil Lennon
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A managerial betting list, especially in Scotland, would only be complete with Neil Lennon featuring. The leading bookies constantly quote the former Celtic and Hibernian manager. When he is without a club, he is generally towards the top of that market (favourite for the Hibs job when Lee Johnson was fired in 2023).
Neil McCann
The former Dundee manager and interim Inverness Caledonian Thistle caretaker is now more often involved with punditry on Sky Sports. However, Neil McCann featured in the Kilmarnock betting market when Tommy Wright was sacked in December 2021.
Gary Holt
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Two spells at Falkirk as manager followed a playing career that saw him play for Killie 138 times. In between Falkirk jobs, he took charge of Livingstone for nearly 100 games. He started very well at the West Lothian club who had been recently promoted to the SPL but their form tailed off and Holt left in November 2020. We suspect he will be back with a Scottish football outfit in the near future.
Jack Ross
The Falkirk born Ross has now managed five sides, 4 of them in Scotland (Alloa, St Mirren, Hibernian and Dundee) and one in England (Sunderland). The former Chairman of the Scottish Players Union was reported to be working with the Newcastle youth side as of March 2023.
How To Bet On The Next Kilmarnock Manager
Placing a bet on the next Kilmarnock manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of names that the bookies have published. You will need to find a bookmaker offering odds; this will be easier when no manager is in place and a little more complicated when the position is filled and not in jeopardy.
Find the best football betting site offering odds on the next Kilmarnock manager.
Choose one of the potential managers on the list
Decide how much you want to bet.
Check the odds and stake to understand how much you may win if your prediction is correct.
Understand that if your prediction is wrong, you will lose money.
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Next Killie Manager Betting Diary
The betting odds for The Next Club Manager will often see some fluctuation and speculation of who will take over the hot seat when Derek McInnes departs the job he has held since the 4th January 2022.
Here is a round-up of the Next ‘Club’ Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed.
4th January 2022
Derek McInnes signs a contract until the summer of 2023. The former Dons boss said he was delighted to be at Kilmarnock and that he was aware of the potential of Killie.
List of All Kilmarnock Managers
Here is a complete list of all Kilmarnock managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Kilmarnock manager on the list?
| Manager | Appointment Date | To | Days in Charge | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek McInnes | 4 Jan, 2022 | 16/04/2025 | 1198 | |
| James Fowler | 19 Dec, 2021 | 04 Jan, 2022 | 16 | 50.00% |
| Tommy Wright | 08 Feb, 2021 | 19 Dec, 2021 | 314 | 47.62% |
| Andrew Millen | 31 Jan, 2021 | 08 Feb, 2021 | 8 | 0.00% |
| Alex Dyer | 20 Dec, 2019 | 31 Jan, 2021 | 408 | 30.23% |
| Angelo Alessio | 16 Jun, 2019 | 20 Dec, 2019 | 187 | 36.36% |
| Steve Clarke | 16 Oct, 2017 | 15 Jun, 2019 | 607 | 50.60% |
| Paul McDonald | 10 Oct, 2017 | 16 Oct, 2017 | 6 | 100.00% |
| Lee McCulloch | 16 Feb, 2017 | 10 Oct, 2017 | 236 | 25.93% |
| Lee Clark | 15 Feb, 2016 | 16 Feb, 2017 | 367 | 23.26% |
| Lee McCulloch | 01 Feb, 2016 | 15 Feb, 2016 | 14 | 33.33% |
| Gary Locke | 07 Feb, 2015 | 30 Jan, 2016 | 357 | 25.58% |
| Allan Johnston | 24 Jun, 2013 | 07 Feb, 2015 | 593 | 30.30% |
| Kenny Shiels | 02 Apr, 2011 | 09 Jun, 2013 | 799 | 30.53% |
| Mixu Paatelainen | 01 Jun, 2010 | 31 Mar, 2011 | 303 | 44.12% |
| Jimmy Calderwood | 12 Jan, 2010 | 31 May, 2010 | 139 | 30.43% |
| Jim Jefferies | 28 Feb, 2002 | 11 Jan, 2010 | 2874 | 35.69% |
| Bobby Williamson | 07 Dec, 1996 | 25 Feb, 2002 | 1906 | 36.63% |
| Alex Totten | 13 Aug, 1994 | 30 Nov, 1996 | 840 | 31.25% |
| Tommy Burns | 01 Aug, 1990 | 12 Jul, 1994 | 1441 | 40.84% |
| Jim Fleeting | 01 Aug, 1989 | 31 May, 1990 | 303 | 50.00% |
| Eddie Morrison | 01 Aug, 1985 | 31 May, 1989 | 1399 | 33.15% |
| Jim Clunie | 01 Jan, 1981 | 31 May, 1985 | 1611 | 29.26% |
| Dave Sneddon | 15 Oct, 1977 | 31 Dec, 1981 | 1538 | 36.11% |
| Willie Fernie | 15 Oct, 1973 | 15 Oct, 1977 | 1461 | 40.00% |
| Walter McCrae | 01 Aug, 1968 | 15 Oct, 1973 | 1901 | 34.97% |
| Malky Macdonald | 01/07/1965 | 31/07/1968 | 1126 | 47.52% |
| Willie Waddell | 01 July,1957 | 30 Jun,1965 | 2921 | 55.27% |
| Malky Macdonald | 01 Jul, 1950 | 30 Jun,1957 | 2556 | 46.46% |
| Alex Hastings | 30 May, 1948 | 30 May, 1950 | 730 | 35.06% |
| Tom Mather | 01 Jul,1947 | 31 May,1948 | 335 | 40.54% |
| Tom Smith | 01 Aug, 1945 | 30 Apr, 1947 | 637 | 23.38% |
| Jimmy McGrory | 01 Dec, 1937 | 01 May,1945 | 2708 | 41.67% |
| Hugh Spence | 01 Aug,1919 | 11 Dec,1937 | 6707 | 38.66% |
| James Macdonald | 19 Mar, 1910 | 30 Apr, 1919 | 3329 | 38.19% |
| Barry Grieve | 01 Aug, 1906 | 12 Mar, 1910 | 1319 | 29.08% |
| Charlie Smith | 01 Aug, 1895 | 15 Mar, 1902 | 2417 | 54.09% |
FAQ
Next Kilmarnock Manager FAQs
Who Is the Longest Serving Kilmarnock Manager
In more recent times Jim Jeffries (2002-2010) was in charge of Kilmarnock for nearly 8 years and 325 games, he had a Killie win rate of 35.69%.
Who is The Shortest Serving Kilmarnock Manager
When Jeffries left, his replacement was Jimmy Calderwood, but as is often the case when you take over from such a long-serving manager, the new man lasted only a short time. He joined in the January of 2010 and left at the end of that season in May; he was only in charge for 23 games but did secure their SPL status.
Which Manager Has The Best Win Percentage At Kilmarnock
Willie Waddell won 215 of his 389 matches with a win percentage rate of 55.27. Steve Clarke (50.63%) and Jim Fleeting (50%) also had a great win rate, Clarke won 40 of his 79 matches with Fleeting winning 21 of his 42.
Which Manager Has The Worst Win Percentage At Kilmarnock
Lee Clark managed Killie for one year before leaving for Bury. He was the boss for 44 games and kept the SPL status of Kilmarnock but he only managed 10 wins at a rate of 23%.
Which Manager Has Won The Most Trophies At Kilmarnock
Willie Waddell won Kilmarnock's only top-tier title in the 1964-65 season. The former Glasgow Rangers player guided the club to the best period in their history, which included runner-up spots in the Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup (twice).
Kenny Shiels was manager when his Kilmarnock team won the 2012 League Cup beating Celtic 1-0 with a late goal by Dieter Van Turnhout. The Kilmarnock team put together by Bobby Williamson beat Falkirk 1-0 in the 1997 Scottish Cup Final.
How Many Managers Have Kilmarnock Had Since The Turn Of The Century
In 2000 the boss was Bobby Williamson, he stayed until February 2002. Since then, Killie has had 17 managers, both full and part-time.
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. News Sections update by Jake Ashton, our betting news manager. The article was edited and published by Steve Madgwick.
Information was gained from various sources, including Official Kilmarnock Website and the Supporters Forum
