Former Pompey boss among favourites to replace Crainey in the dugout at Fleetwood
THE League One managerial merry-go-round is in full swing following the regular season’s conclusion last weekend.
Lincoln, Charlton and Fleetwood are already looking for new faces after Michael Appleton, Johnnie Jackson and Stephen Crainey left their respective roles.
We’ve taken a look at the top managerial stories that concern League One clubs...
EX-BLUES BOSS IN RUNNING FOR LEAGUE ONE RETURN
Former Pompey boss Kenny Jackett is among the top contenders to land the Fleetwood job.
The 60-year-old is currently joint-third favourite to make his return to League One, according to BetVictor.
Currently at 12/1, the ex-Wolves manager sits behind former Celtic captain Scott Brown and ex-Carlisle boss Chris Beech, who is leading the running.
This comes after Crainey stepped down from his role at Highbury Stadium to return to his under-23 coaching role with the club.
Jackett, who left Pompey last March, was sacked by League Two club Leyton Orient in February.
BURTON BOSS FAVOURITE FOR CHARLTON ROLE
Burton manager Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is leading the way to land the vacant job at Charlton.
According to BetVictor, the former Chelsea star is the 4/1 favourite ahead of QPR boss Mark Warburton, while Lee Bowyer is third in the standings to make a dramatic return to The Valley.
The Addicks, who finished 13th in League One, confirmed the departure of Jackson on Tuesday after five months in permanent charge of the south London side.
Hasselbaink steered the Brewers away from relegation last season and guided his side to a 16th-placed finish this term.
The Dutchman is also in the running to land the vacant role at Barnsley, who have been relegated from the Championship.
LINCOLN IDENTIFY MAIN CANDIDATE
Lincoln have reportedly identified their main candidate, with talk the Imps have made a formal approach to Irish side Shamrock Rovers for boss Stephen Bradley.
The Irish Mirror claim the Hoops’ manager has solidified his position to become the next City boss.
The 37-year-old was appointed Rovers boss in 2016 and is no stranger to success, picking up the FAI Cup in 2019 before winning back-to-back League of Ireland Premier League titles with the Dublin side.
Former Pompey boss Appleton departed Sincil Bank on the final day after two-and-a-half years at the helm, which included his side reaching the League One play-off final in 2021.