All bets are off as the bookies declare the betting to be over on who is to be the new Rochdale manager with Accrington's John Coleman in the frame.

Based on the widespread speculation, Dale made a move for John Coleman last week following his appearance at the Tranmere v Dale game, with talks breaking down over the length of the contract.

However, pre-match whispering at Wycombe suggested that the approach had become a successful approach, and Coleman was set to be named as the new Dale manager in the next 48 hours.

Both sides have remained very tight lipped throughout the last few days, aside from a denial of an approach from the Accrington Stanley chief executive Rob Heys.

Back in the Summer, betting was suspended on Keith Hill's replacement 24 hours behind Steve Eyre was named as manager after his odds went heavily odds on.

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