Next Roscommon manager odds: Stephen Rochford is the bookies' favourite
The Rossies are on the hunt for a new boss after Davy Burke stepped aside following three years at the helm.
Rochford would bring plenty of experience to the role, having managed Mayo from 2015 to 2018, leading them to two All-Ireland finals.
Most recently, the Crossmolina man was part of Kevin McStay's Mayo coaching ticket and stepped into the interim manager's role this season after McStay had to step back due to health problems.
After Mayo's Championship exit at the round-robin stage, the counter board opted to relieve McStay and his coaching setup, including Rochford, of their management duties.
Now Rochford, 46, is the 11/10 favourite to become the next Roscommon manager ahead of former Westmeath boss Dessie Dolan, who is next in at 7/2.
Another former Mayo player in Andy Moran is also thought to be in the running for the job. Moran is currently 5/1 for the Rossies' role.
Since hanging up his boots, Moran has managed Leitrim before joining Monaghan's backroom team in the past couple of seasons.
Next in the betting is Dessie Dolan's cousin, Frankie Dolan. The former Roscommon player is 11/2 to take charge of his native county.
Next Roscommon Manager Odds
Stephen Rochford 11/10
Dessie Dolan 7/2
Andy Moran 5/1
Frankie Dolan 11/2
Mark Dowd 6/1
Tony McEntee 6/1
Alan Flynn 9/1
Ger Brennan 9/1
Pat Flanagan 11/1
Kevin McStay 11/1
Mark McHugh 11/1
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