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!
9. Kevin Phillips
Former Hartlepool United manager Kevin Phillips is 80/1 to become Sunderland's next head coach. He was also 80/1 last week. Photo: Nathan Stirk
10. Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard, formerly of Chelsea and Everton, has been given odds 80/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 80/1 last week. Photo: Warren Little
11. Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce has been given odds of 66/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was also 66/1 last week. Photo: Lewis Storey
12. Jermain Defoe
Former Sunderland player and current Tottenham coach Jermain Defoe is currently priced at 66/1. He was also priced at 66/1 last week. Photo: Alex Pantling