Sheffield United opted to axe Heckingbottom in December and he is yet to return to management, despite links with a number of posts. He was reported to be on Sunderland’s radar but the Black Cats are still on the hunt for a permanent Michael Beale successor. However, Heckingbottom could potentially make a return to the dugout with Plymouth , who ended the season with director of football Neil Dewsnip in temporary charge.

Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you can get access to all of our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Dewsnip stepped in when Plymouth parted ways with Ian Foster and kept the club in the Championship, sealing safety with a win over Hull City on the final day. At 1/2, Heckingbottom, is now the BetVictor frontrunner to become Plymouth’s next head coach.

He sits above the likes of Chesterfield boss Paul Cook and ex-Hull City head coach Liam Rosenior. Heckingbottom started his career with Barnsley , overseeing promotion to the Championship and an EFL Trophy triumph. However, his reputation took a hit when he had unsuccessful stints in charge of Leeds and Hibernian.

After a period spent working in youth football at Sheffield United, he took charge of the Blades first team and resurrected his reputation. He led the club to promotion from the Championship last season, although could not make the club competitive in the top flight. Advertisement Advertisement.