JAMES Beattie was the big mover in the betting markets to become Oxford United manager yesterday.

All bookmakers quoting prices make the Accrington Stanley boss (pictured), who is yet to attain his UEFA B licence, the favourite.

Elsewhere, Mark Yates would appear to be ruled out after holding new contract talks at Cheltenham Town.

BEST ODDS (As at 8pm last night)

5-2 J Beattie, 5-1 K Keen, 11-2 M Lewis, 12-1 M Allen, 14-1 R Fowler, 16-1 D Penney, P Tisdale, 20-1 A Boothroyd, S O’Driscoll, 33-1 others.