Sunderland confirmed that Mike Dodds had been appointed interim head coach until the end of the season after Michael Beale left his post after just 63 days and 12 games at the helm earlier this year.
The Black Cats have won twice in their last 11 league games and have slipped down the table significantly in the New Year and will finish in mid-table. But who are the bookies saying could take the job after Dodds’ stint? Here, we take a look courtesy of nokywc:
5. Peter Reid
Peter Reid has been given odds 50/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips has been given odds 50/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Nathan Stirk
7. Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock has been given odds 33/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Ian MacNicol
8. Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce has been given odds 22/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Lewis Storey