McCarthy attracts gamble for Aston Villa job

Mick McCarthy has been cut into 4-1 (from 12-1) to be the next permanent Aston Villa manager by bookmaker Coral following sustained support for the current Ipswich boss this morning. Former Leicester manager Nigel Pearson remains the favourite at 11-10, while David Moyes and Steve Bruce are both available at 9-2.

Meanwhile, Coral has installed New York Red Bulls as the 3-1 favourites to be John Terry’s next club, with any Chinese club in the betting at 6-1.

**Next permanent Aston Villa manager

11-10 Nigel Pearson, 4 Mick McCarthy 9-2 David Moyes, Steve Bruce, 16 Chris Coleman, 25 Gareth Southgate, Ryan Giggs, 33 Bar.

**John Terry’s next club

3 New York Red Bulls, 4 LA Galaxy, Manchester United, 11-2 New York FC, 6 Any Chinese club, 10 Orlando City, 12 Portland Timbers, PSG, 14 Columbus Crew, Vancouver Whitecaps, 20 Bar.

ENDS

Further contact information:

John Hill 07889 645520