This article provides information on Lincoln's new manager odds and which bookmakers are offering betting on the next manager at Sincil Bank—details on all of The Imp's previous managers throughout history and potential Lincoln City Managers in the future.
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Current Lincoln City Manager
Manager
Appointment Date
To
Days in Charge
Michael Skubala
14 Nov, 2023
23 Oct, 2025
709
Mark Kennedy was sacked in October 2023 and replaced by former Leeds United coach Michael Skubala. The highly rated tactician becomes the 46th boss which includes caretaker and interim managers in the Sincil Bank hot seat. If the Imps decide another change is needed the leading bookmakers will have all the next Lincoln City manager odds.
Next Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Best Betting Site for Next Lincoln City Manager Betting
There is a huge range of UK Bookmakers to choose from but only very few that offer next-manager betting, if at all - As we have covered every club management change over the seasons, looking for betting odds on who the next club manager will be, we have found the following betting sites to be the most reliable and quickest to get odds up for the next manager at most clubs
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How To Place A Next Lincoln City Manager Bet
Making a bet on who will be the next Lincoln manager is as easy as picking a contender from the list of possibilities at the top of this page, finding the bookmaker offering odds, choosing how much you want to bet, and placing it
You will have to find a betting site offering odds. Finding odds on the next Lincoln manager will be easier when no manager is in place, and a little harder when the position is filled, and not particularly in jeopardy.
The betting odds for The Next Lincoln City Manager will naturally some fluctuation and speculation on who will take over the Imps when Michala Skubala departs the position he has held since 14th November 2023.
Here is a round-up of the Next Lincoln Manager Betting Timeline from our OLBG News feed
Birmingham City assistant head coach Mark Kennedy leaves the West Midlands to become Lincoln City manager.
30th April 2022
Manager Michael Appleton leaves Lincoln after three seasons at the helm.
May 2022
Mark Kennedy is appointed
April 2022
At the end of the 2021/22 season, Appleton leaves Lincoln, he had been in charge for 143 games.
September 2019
Michael Appleton is appointed to just promoted Lincoln.
September 2019
Danny Cowley leaves for Huddersfield Town having been at Lincoln since May 2016.
2019
The League Two Championship is secured.
2017
Manager Danny Cowley and his Lincoln City team are promoted back into the Football League.
List of Lincoln City Managers
Here is a complete list of all Lincoln City managers on record with information on length of service and win ratio. Who will be the next Lincoln City manager on the list?
Manager
Appointment Date
To
Days in Charge
Win Rate
Michael Skubala
14 Nov, 2023
23 Oct, 2025
709
Mark Kennedy
12 May, 2022
18 Oct, 2023
524
34.20%
Michael Appleton
23 Sep, 2019
1 May, 2022
951
38.50%
Jamie McCombe
12 Sep, 2019
20 Sep, 2019
8
0.00%
Danny Cowley
13 May, 2016
12 Sep, 2019
1217
53.98%
Chris Moyses
3 Nov, 2014
13 May, 2016
557
34.38%
Gary Simpson
27 Feb, 2013
3 Nov, 2014
614
39.65%
David Holdsworth
24 Oct, 2011
27 Feb, 2013
492
29.57%
Steve Tilson
18 Oct, 2010
10 Oct, 2011
357
29.73%
Scott Lindsey
30 Sep, 2010
17 Oct, 2010
17
33.33%
Chris Sutton
28 Sep, 2009
29 Sep, 2010
366
28.00%
Simon Clark
02 Sep, 2009
28 Sep, 2009
26
25.00%
Peter Jackson
30 Oct, 2007
2 Sep, 2009
673
34.78%
Grant Brown
15 Oct, 2007
30 Oct, 2007
15
John Schofield
24 May, 2006
15 Oct, 2007
509
41.18%
Keith Alexander
5 May, 2002
24 May, 2006
1480
38.03%
Alan Buckley
28 Feb, 2001
25 Apr, 2002
421
23.19%
Phil Stant
1 Jun, 2000
27 Feb, 2001
271
31.58%
John Reames
11 Nov, 1998
1 Jun, 2000
568
34.48%
Shane Westley
7 Mar, 1997
11 Nov, 1998
614
30.00%
John Beck
16 Oct, 1995
6 Mar, 1997
507
36.92%
Steve Wicks
04 Sep, 1995
16 October, 1995
42
0.00%
Sam Ellis
1 Aug, 1994
4 Sep, 1995
399
37.50%
Keith Alexander
01 Aug, 1993
16 May, 1994
288
27.08%
Steve Thompson
01 Nov, 1990
31 May, 1993
942
37.50%
Allan Clarke
3 Jun, 1990
30 Nov, 1990
180
16.67%
Colin Murphy
26 May, 1987
20 May, 1990
1090
37.86%
Peter Daniel
07 Mar, 1987
1 May, 1987
55
16.67%
George Kerr
20 Dec, 1985
07 Mar, 1987
442
27.87%
John Pickering
01 Jul, 1985
20 Dec, 1985
172
16.67%
Colin Murphy
6 Nov, 1978
01 May, 1985
2368
37.86%
Willie Bell
21 December, 1977
23 Oct, 1978
306
27.50%
George Kerr
1 Jun, 1977
1 December, 1977
183
27.78%
Graham Taylor
06 Dec, 1972
20 Jun, 1977
1657
45.97%
David Herd
01 Mar, 1971
06 Dec, 1972
646
36.59%
Bert Loxley
01 Jul, 1970
01 Mar, 1971
243
37.50%
Ron Gray
01 Aug, 1966
01 July, 1970
1430
32.61%
Roy Chapman
01 Jan, 1965
31 May, 1966
515
23.08%
Bill Anderson
01 Jan, 1946
1 Jan, 1965
6940
35.91%
Joe McClelland
01 May, 1936
01 Jan, 1946
3532
43.57%
Harry Parkes
01 May, 1927
01 May, 1936
3288
47.34%
Horace Henshall
01 Aug, 1924
1 May, 1927
1003
38.64%
David Calderhead(Jnr)
01 Apr, 1921
31 May, 1924
1156
31.36%
George Fraser
01 Aug, 1919
31 Mar, 1921
608
21.74%
John Henry Strawson
01 Aug, 1907
31 May, 1914
2495
31.96%
David Calderhead(Snr)
01 Aug, 1900
1 Aug, 1907
2556
34.77%
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FAQ
Lincoln City Next Manager Betting FAQ's
Who was the first manager of Lincoln City
David Calderhead (SNR) was the first manager of Lincoln City. Taking charge of the club in the period from 1900 to 1907.
Which Lincoln City Manager Has Been The Most Successful
Danny Cowley (2016-2019) won the National League in 2017, securing Lincoln City football league status. His side also won the EFL Trophy in 2018 and League 2 in 2019. Bill Anderson (1946 -1965) won the Third Division title twice in 1948 and 1952.
Which Lincoln City Manager Has The Best Win Percentage
Danny Cowley, with a record that records a 53% win rate of his 184 games as Lincoln City manager, can claim to have the best win percentage in charge of the team
Which Lincoln City Manager Had The Worst Win Percentage
Former Leeds and England striker Allan Clarke (June 1990-November 1990) only won 16.67% of his matches when he was the caretaker manager of Lincoln.
Who is the longest-serving manager of Lincoln City
Bill Anderson is the longest-serving Lincoln City Manager. His reign lasted over 19 years or 6940 days to be exact. He did so as the 8th ever manager of the club and seventh different man in charge.
Who is the shortest-serving manager of Lincoln City
In 1995, Steve Wickes was let go after just 42 days as Lincoln City manager. Peter Daniel was a player/manager in 1987; his tenure only lasted 55 days. John Pickering lasted 172 days between July and December 1985.
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.
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