The early contenders for the Sunderland jobThe early contenders for the Sunderland job
The early contenders for the Sunderland job

Revealed: The early contenders for the Sunderland managerial vacancy - according to the bookmakers

Stewart Donald begins his search for Sunderland’s next manager today, and the bookmakers have already had their say on who may replace Jack Ross at the Stadium of Light hotseat.

Ross was relieved of his duties on Wearside on Tuesday afternoon, with Donald confirming he had no replacement lined-up. But with a number of managers both in and out of work seemingly available, there will be plenty of potential suitors. But who are the bookmakers tipping to head to the Black Cats? Scroll down and click through the pages to see their early favourites: