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:
21. Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper, formerly of Nottingham Forest, has been given odds 7/2 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Michael Regan
22. Martí Cifuentes
Martí Cifuentes, who currently manages Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, has been given odds of 11/4 to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. Photo: Richard Pelham
23. Paul Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom, formerly of Sheffield United, has been given odds of 6/4 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Matt McNulty