Sunderland have confirmed interim boss Mike Dodds will take charge of the team for the remainder of the season - but who could they appoint at the end of the campaign?
The Black Cats have 13 games remaining this term, with hopes they could make a late play-off push in the coming months. Several names have been linked with the vacancy in recent weeks and months, with time for the Sunderland hierarchy to consider their options.
Here are some of the names who have been mentioned, including some who could take charge and some who probably won’t:
Here are some of the names who have been mentioned, including some who could take charge and some who probably won’t: