Rob Edwards has emerged as the odds on favourite to become Bristol City’s next manager following Liam Manning’s departure to Norwich.The former Luton manager is priced at 1/2 to make the trip across to the West Country, with Gary O’Neil and Ruben Selles also in the race.Bet £10 and get £30 in free bets with talkSPORT BETtalkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets – CLAIM HERE*The departure of Manning to Norwich will have come as a bit of a surprise to some with the 39-year-old having just delivered Bristol City their first top six finish in the Championship in 17 years, and finishing 11 points and seven places clear of the Canaries. The Robins ended up falling to a record 6-0 aggregate defeat to Sheffield United in the semi final of their play-off campaign, but the platform has been laid for a new manager to come in and take over a good squad with strong foundations of a promotion chasing Championship side.Rob Edwards appears to be the leading contender to be announced as Manning’s successor, the Welshman having been out of a job since his sacking as Luton manager in January earlier this year after just over two years in charge of the Hatters.The 42-year-old gained plaudits for taking Luton into the Premier League via the play-offs in 2023 for their first season in the top flight in 31 years, his second consecutive promotion after winning the League Two title with Forest Green the season prior.Edwards couldn’t keep the Bedfordshire side in the Premier League though and was relegated straight back to the Championship the following the year, and was then sacked as manager in January this year with the club sat just two points above the relegation zone despite being the pre-season title favourites.Bristol City next manager odds (talkSPORT BET)Rob Edwards – 1/2Gary O’Neil – 6/1Ruben Selles – 6/1John Mousinho – 10/1Marti Cifuentes – 12/1Richie Wellens – 12/1Jack Wilshere – 12/1Steven Gerrard – 14/1BAR – 16/1See all ‘Next Tottenham manager odds’ HEREFormer Bristol City midfielder Gary O’Neil is another name being linked with the newly vacant managerial position at Ashton Gate, the 42-year-old having been out of a job since his sacking as Wolves manager in December last year.O’Neil’s first managerial job was steering a Bournemouth side who looked destined for relegation to safety in 2022/23 Premier League season, securing a 15th placed finish before being appointed Wolves manager on the eve of the following campaign, delivering a 14th placed finish.The Londoner has never managed outside the Premier League before, but was sacked 10 days before Christmas in the recently concluded finish with his club five points from safety in the relegation zone.Another manager with Premier League experience who could be on his way to Bristol is former Southampton, Reading and Hull manager Ruben Selles.The Spaniard is currently out of a job after being relieved of his duties at Hull despite taking over the club in December with the side in the relegation zone and securing their Championship status by securing safety on the final day of the season.The 41-year-old had previously been managing Reading in League One, and had them in the top six at the time of his departure despite all the drama going on behind the scenes at the Madejski Stadium.talkSPORT BET – Bet £10 Get £30 In Free Bets – CLAIM HERE*Most read in FootballLiverpool edge closer to £40million deal for Premier League full-backLionesses star retires from international football after snub from Women's Euro 2025 squad'I respect players' - Wirtz drops biggest hint yet over Liverpool move in Instagram postFernandes explains key reason for staying at Man United and rejecting 'easy move' to SaudiGittens rejected Chelsea for EFL team but now might be third club's 'next Jadon Sancho''Sincere apologies' - Championship club charged with multiple breaches of EFL regulations Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to TalkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply. Begambleaware.orgRemember to gamble responsiblyA responsible gambler is someone who:Establishes time and monetary limits before playingOnly gambles with money they can afford to loseNever chase their lossesDoesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressedGamcare – www.gamcare.org.ukGamble Aware – www.begambleaware.orgFor help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.*18+ New customers only. Opt in & bet £10+ via mobile on any sports at 2.00+ odds within 7 days. No Cash out. Get 3x £10 Free Bets on selected markets. Free bets expire in 7 days. Card payments & Apple Pay only. T&Cs apply, see below. GambleAware.org | Please gamble responsibly