Odds shortening and rumours swirling about high-profile Premier League manager sacking
Bookies have shortened their odds on Chelsea boss Antonio Conte getting the sack after a flurry of bets today.
Antoni-go Conte? PP slash Chelsea boss in Sack Race market after flurry of bets https://t.co/SajomATVpX
— Paddy Power (@paddypower) October 13, 2016
Chelsea currently lie seventh in the Premier League table but with just seven games played so far, it seems ludicrous to suggest that the new manager’s position could be in doubt
The Sun reported this afternoon that Conte has been at Stamford Bridge today, while the players attended training at Cobham. But other than that the rumours appear to be based on nothing more than betting patterns.
Conte is the twelth manager Chelsea have had in 16 years.
Some online commentators have rubbished the rumours ...
I'm told Antonio Conte is not currently in danger of being sacked by Chelsea, despite some bookies suspending betting on it.
— Sam Cunningham (@samcunningham) October 13, 2016
Mass speculation suggesting Antonio Conte is set to depart CFC.
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) October 13, 2016
As far as ridiculous nonsense rumours go, this is one of the best.
… while many Chelsea fans have expressed dismay at the suggestion of losing a highly respected manager.
Leave Antonio Conte alone! 😡
— L.A. Chelsea Blues (@LAChelseaBlues) October 13, 2016
