Next Middlesbrough manager: Latest odds on John Terry, Jonathan Woodgate, Slavisa Jokanovic and other managerial candidates

There's been plenty of speculation surrounding Middlesbrough's next manager as the hunt for Tony Pulis' replacement goes on.

With Boro chairman Steve Gibson expected to hold interviews with potential candidates this week, we take a look at the leading runners to take charge at the Riverside:

Ex-Chelsea defender John Terry has emerged as one of the favourites to take over at Middlesbrough.placeholder image
Ex-Chelsea defender John Terry has emerged as one of the favourites to take over at Middlesbrough.
It's believed Woodgate, who joined Boro's backroom staff in 2017, is under consideration for the manager's job. Earlier this week FIVE of Boro's first-team staff were let go, yet Woodgate remained at the club.placeholder image
It's believed Woodgate, who joined Boro's backroom staff in 2017, is under consideration for the manager's job. Earlier this week FIVE of Boro's first-team staff were let go, yet Woodgate remained at the club.
The former Fulham and Watford boss has seen his odds tumble after Sky Sports reported Jokanovic will be interviewed for the vacancy. He's not the only one under consideration though.placeholder image
The former Fulham and Watford boss has seen his odds tumble after Sky Sports reported Jokanovic will be interviewed for the vacancy. He's not the only one under consideration though.
Someone who's snuck under the radar but is third favourite with the bookies. Heckingbottom took charge of SPL side Hibernian back in February.placeholder image
Someone who's snuck under the radar but is third favourite with the bookies. Heckingbottom took charge of SPL side Hibernian back in February.
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