Zola backed for Hull post as Martinez drifts
HULL CITY'S wait to find a new manager continues after Paddy Power eased long-term favourite Roberto Martinez from 10-11 to 4-1 on Saturday afternoon.
The former Everton boss was a 16-1 shot when the market opened in the aftermath of Steve Bruce's resignation, but on Saturday morning Martinez was no bigger than 6-5 to take over at the KC Stadium.
The constant adjusting of the market has left punters unsure of Bruce's replacement and Gianfranco Zola, who is 5-1 from 22-1 with Sky Bet, has been all the rage.
The Sardinian hasn't managed in England since leading Watford to the 2013 Championship playoffs. Ladbrokes are still as big as 10-1.
Bob Bradley was eased from 5-2 to 8-1 for the Tigers vacancy and Mike Phelan has doubled in price from 9-1 to 18-1.
Wolves have sacked Kenny Jackett a week before they begin their Sky Bet Championship campaign away to Rotherham. The 54-year-old, who was in charge at the Molineux for three seasons, has been replaced by former Sampdoria manager Walter Zenga.
Ex-Brentford manager Uwe Rosler has been named the new Fleetwood boss following Steven Pressley's departure. The Sky Bet League One side, who begin their season away to Northampton on Saturday, have handed Rosler a two-year contract.
Romelu Lukaku has been cut to evens to re-sign for Chelsea after the Blues reportedly had a £57m bid rejected by Everton for the player.
The Belgian international is 3-1 to move to Arsenal and 10-1 to join Barcelona.
The pre-season campaigns of many Premier League clubs warmed up on Saturday with ten of the 20 top-flight teams in action. Middlesbrough beat relegated Aston Villa 3-1 at Villa Park and Southampton started their tour of Holland with a 1-0 win over Groningen.
