Curbishley has been backed into 2/1 (from 10/1) and is the new second favourite behind 6/4 chance Kevin Macdonald.

The bookies admit they are struggling to keep pace with the ever-changing market.

David Williams of Ladbrokes said: "There seems to be a new name up for the Villa job almost every day. Curbishley is the hottest candidate at the moment but we're left feeling that the ship hasn't yet sailed and there are more changes to come."

Ladbrokes - Next Aston Villa permanent manager:

6/4 Kevin Macdonald
2/1 Alan Curbishley
9/2 Gerard Houllier
5/1 Sven Goran Erikkson
10/1 David Moyes
14/1 Mark Hughes
20/1 bar

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