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. Dodds led Sunderland to a 16th-place finish in the Championship after the Black Cats lost their last game of the season at home against Sheffield Wednesday.
But who are the bookies saying could take the job after Dodds’ interim stint now that the season is over? Here, we take a look!
5. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, formerly of Cardiff City and Manchester United, has fallen out of the betting field to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Matt McNulty
6. Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock 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 also 100/1 last week. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. 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
8. Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce, formerly of Sunderland, Leeds United, Newcastle United and Bolton, is priced at 80/1 to take over from Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was also 80/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster