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 just one win in 10 league games and have slipped down the table significantly over recent weeks. But who are the bookies saying could take the job after Dodds’ stint? Here, we take a look courtesy of nokywc:
17. Roy Keane
Roy Keane, formerly of Manchester United and Celtic, has been given odds 18/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Catherine Ivill
18. Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy, formerly of Manchester United and Real Madrid, has dropped out of the betting to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland. Photo: Fran Santiago
19. Danny Rohl
Danny Rohl has been given odds 9/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Stu Forster
20. Will Still l
Will Still, who is currently manager of Reims in France, has been given odds 7/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS