FORMER Cherries boss Eddie Howe has been installed as the early bookmakers’ favourite to succeed Paul Groves at Dean Court.

Howe, currently in charge of Championship outfit Burnley, enjoyed a highly successful managerial reign with Cherries prior to leaving.

He dramatically saved the club from relegation before guiding them to promotion back into League One.

Dorset bookmakers Jem Racing rate Howe as a 6-4 shot to become the next Cherries boss, with Gary Johnson (5-2) and Steve Cotterill (6-1) also said to be in the running. Cherries advisor Harry Redknapp is priced at 10-1.

Next Cherries boss betting: Eddie Howe 6-4, Gary Johnson 5-2, Steve Cotterill 6-1, Harry Redknapp 10-1, Glenn Hoddle 11-1, Phil Brown 25-1, Paul Ince 18-1, Sean Dyche 25-1, Billy Davies 25-1, Alan Curbishley 25-1, Kevin Bond 33-1, Peter Taylor 33-1, Gary Megson 33-1, Brian Laws 33-1, Lee Bradbury 50-1.

  • The list of prices are as of now and are a guide only. They are subject to quick changes.