Former Brisbane Roar coach Frank Farina has been backed into favouritism at Sportingbet Australia to become the next permanent manager of Sydney FC.

“The double figure odds were snapped up pretty quickly and he’s into $5 equal favouritism alongside Phoenix coach Ricki Herbert,” Sportingbet spokesman Andrew Brown said.

“Farina has managed in the A-league, he’s managed the Socceroos and he’s available to start straight away which is one less complication,” Brown said.

“Herbert has that strong link with new Sydney FC chief executive Tony Pignata which is why punters have him equal favourite but he’s also the NZ coach which could make any immediate move across the ditch difficult.”

“Graham Arnold is a solid third pick at $6.50 in front of Miron Bleiberg at $7.00 while Ernie Merrick has drifted out to $7.50,” Brown said.

Sydney FC marquee player Alessandro Del Piero is a $12 chance to become the club’s next permanent manager.

Who will be the next permanent manager at Sydney FC?
Sportingbet Australia market
Frank Farina $5.00
Ricki Herbert $5.00
Graham Arnold $6.50
Miron Bleiberg $7.00
Ernie Merrick $7.50
Steven Corica $9.00
Zelkjo Calac $10.00
Branko Culina $10.00
Vlastimil Petrzela $10.00
Ange Postecoglou $11.00
Alessandro Del Piero $12.00
Mike Mulvey $12.00
Phil Moss $17.00
Guss Hiddink $26.00