After a run of games which saw Sunderland only pick up one win since the start of November, the football club announced the departure of Tony Mowbray from the Stadium of Light on the evening of Monday, December 4.
Mowbray, who was well loved by fans on Wearside, was in charge for 16 months but eyes at the club are now looking to the future.
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These are the bookies’ favourites for the next Sunderland manager.
1. Nathan Jones
The former Southampton man has been given odds of 33/1 by the bookies to take the Sunderland job after Tony Mowbray's sacking. Photo: Warren Little
2. Gary Rowett
The former Millwall man has been given odds of 33/1 by the bookies to take the Sunderland job after Tony Mowbray's sacking. Photo: Steve Bardens
3. Jesse Marsch
The former Leeds man has been given odds of 33/1 by the bookies to take the Sunderland job after Tony Mowbray's sacking Photo: Clive Mason
4. Jocelyn Gourvennec
The former Lille man has been given odds of 33/1 by the bookies to take the Sunderland job after Tony Mowbray's sacking. Photo: LOIC VENANCE