Betting odds put Hull’s Sergej Jakirovic as first manager to quit

TalkSPORT BET have made Sergej Jakirovic the Bosnian favourite to become the first Premier League manager to quit, while Gary O’Neil of Ipswich is a close second, with the odds reflecting the precarious start for both newly promoted clubs.

Jakirovic is priced at 3/1 by the betting firm, marginally ahead of O’Neil who is listed at 5/1. The odds list positions the Hull boss as the current favourite to be the first manager to leave when the season begins next weekend.

Hull themselves are also priced as short as 1/6 to be relegated, a stark indication of the battle they face to stay in the Premier League. Their opening fixtures include matches against Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea, all within the first four games.

Last season the Bosnian defied expectations by steering a side expected to fight relegation into the top six on the final day, before securing promotion with a play‑off final win over Middlesbrough.

With what appears on paper to be the weakest squad in the top flight, the Tigers are expected to struggle from the outset, adding pressure on Jakirovic to deliver results quickly.

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Ipswich outlook

Gary O’Neil, the 43‑year‑old Northern Irish manager, is the next favourite at 5/1. He returns to the Premier League after a brief spell in France, succeeding Kieran McKenna following the latter’s shock resignation.

O’Neil’s résumé includes a successful season with Bournemouth and a recent stint as Wolves boss, where he was dismissed after nine points from the opening 16 games.

Ipswich are priced as the second favourite for relegation at 4/6, with a daunting start that sees them face Manchester United and Liverpool in their first three matches.

The broader odds list also names Oliver Glasner (Nottingham Forest) at 8/1, Matthias Jaissle (Newcastle) at 8/1, Alvaro Arbeloa (Fulham) at 12/1, Daniel Farke (Leeds) at 12/1, Frank Lampard (Coventry) at 12/1, Regis le Bris (Sunderland) at 12/1 and Roberto de Zerbi (Tottenham) at 14/1, among others.

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The contrast between Hull’s surprise promotion and Ipswich’s fresh appointment underlines how early-season odds already anticipate managerial turnover, suggesting that the first Premier League manager to leave will likely emerge from one of these newly promoted sides.