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:
9. Mike Dodds
Mike Dodds has now dropped out of the betting to replace Micheal Beale as Sunderland head coach. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Graham Potter
Graham Potter has been given odds 20/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Marc Atkins
11. Alex Neil
Alex Neil, formerly of Preston and Stoke City, has been given odds 20/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Harry Trump
12. Scott Parker
Scott Parker, formerly of Chelsea, West Ham and Fulham, has been given odds 16/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Gualter Fatia