KEVIN Keen, the former West Ham midfielder, yesterday took over as favourite for the Oxford United job.

The 46-year-old worked as a coach at West Brom under Steve Clarke until his sacking in December.

Keen is best-priced at 15-8, with Mickey Lewis (10-3) and Martin Allen (6-1) next best.

BEST ODDS

15-8 K Keen, 10-3  M Lewis, 6-1 M Allen, 8-1 A Boothroyd, 10-1, P Tisdale, 12-1 N Law & S O’Driscoll.

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