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!
13. Alex Rae
Alex Rae is now 66/1 Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was also 66/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
14. Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard has been given odds 50/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was also 50/1 last week. Photo: Yasser Bakhsh
15. Stephen Robinson
Stephen Robinson, who currently manages St Mirren, is priced at 50/1 to take over from Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was also 50/1 last week. Photo: Ian MacNicol
16. Graham Potter
Graham Potter has been given odds 40/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was also 40/1 last week. Photo: Marc Atkins