Dave Hockaday tipped to be the new Leeds United manager

Former Forest Green Rovers manager Dave Hockaday is the bookmakers favourite for the vacant managerial position at Leeds United.

Hockaday is tipped for the Leeds job

Hockaday has today been cut to 3/1 from 50/1 to be the next Leeds boss, and he is now the favourite to take the helm at the Yorkshire club.

Brian McDermott parted company with the Elland Road club last night, after a fractious relationship with club owner Massimo Cellino.

Hockaday has had managerial experience with non-league Forest Green Rovers, where he enjoyed a four-year stint at the club.

The former Blackpool, Swindon and Hull City player is known for establishing the first football academy in England, and the 56-year-old has also been assistant manager at Watford.