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 Best Casinos:
5. Alex Rae
Alex Rae has been given odds 66/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 66/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Niall Quinn
Niall Quinn has been given odds 100/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 100/1 last week. Photo: Robert Cianflone
7. 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. He was 50/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Kevin Phillips
Hartlepool United manager Kevin Phillips has dropped out of the betting to become Sunderland's next head coach. Photo: Nathan Stirk