Development as former Portsmouth, Wolves and Millwall boss is heavily backed for return to game
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The former Blues boss has been backed in to 1/4 take the reigns at Brisbane Road, after being sacked at Fratton Park in March.
Reports yesterday emerged touting the 59-year-old for a return to the game with the League Two side after his Pompey exit.
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Chairman Nigel Travis stated this week he was looking at bringing in a new face, and was looking at candidates with League One and League Two experience.
Jackett has quickly emerged as a firm favourite and is now well ahead of the rest of the field in the betting, with BetVictor.
The former Wolves boss is odds-on to land the job, with Richie Wellens and Colin Calderwood a distant second favourite at 10/1. Neal Ardley and Kevin Nugent are next up in the betting at 20/1
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