Ince on his way to Derby?

Speculation that MK Dons manager Paul Ince will become the new Derby manager continues this evening with the news that bookies have dropped the odds on his probable appointment to next to nothing. One bookie, Ladbrokes, has closed their book.

Billy Davies was sacked by the Derby chairman Adam Pearson at the weekend.

Ince's first managership was at Macclesfield who were struggling at the foot of League Two when he took over in October 2006. He received lots of praise for keeping them in the League and his success was noticed by MK Dons chairman Pete Winkleman who persuaded Ince to move south during pre-season.

Ince has guided the Dons to top place in League Two.

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