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Next Villa manager odds - Paul Lambert 7/2 favourite after Solskjaer snub

Paul Lambert is the 7/2 favourite for the Aston Villa job after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ruled himself out of the reckoning (credit: Getty Images)
Paul Lambert has replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as favourite to be the next Aston Villa manager after the Norwegian pulled out of the running.

The Norwich boss is now a best-priced 7/2 with Bet365, with Solskjaer out to 20/1 having been long odds-on before his withdrawal from the reckoning.

The former Manchester United striker, currently manager of Norwegian club Molde, was interviewed by Villa owner Randy Lerner last weekend.

But Solskjaer has opted not to be considered as Alex McLeish's successor for personal reasons.

Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner will now step up their bid in other directions to replace McLeish, who was sacked on May 14.

Second favourite to Lambert with most bookmakers is Wigan manager Roberto Martinez, although Bet365 have the duo joint top of their list at 7/2. 

Sportingbet offer the best price of 6/1 about Martinez, who is also believed to be a strong contender for the vacant Liverpool job.  

Martinez turned down the chance to take charge at Villa last summer after Gerard Houllier was forced to quit on health grounds.

Reports that Solskjaer had further talks about the Villa job before making his decision are understood to be wide of the mark.

He impressed Lerner after leading Molde to the Norwegian title in his first season after leaving United where he had been reserve-team coach.

But it was always Villa's intention to interview all the candidates on their short-list before making a decision and they will now continue with that process.

Next permanent Aston Villa manager – best odds available

  7/2 Paul Lambert (Bet365)
  6/1 Roberto Martinez (Sportingbet)
  7/1 Simon Grayson (Paddy Power)
12/1 Gus Poyet (Ladbrokes)
16/1 Roberto Di Matteo (Ladbrokes)
20/1 Kevin MacDonald (BetVictor)
20/1 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (Bet365)
25/1 Ian Holloway (Bet365)
28/1 Rafael Benitez (BetVictor)
33/1 bar

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