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!
17. Alex Neil
Alex Neil, formerly of Preston and Stoke City, 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: Harry Trump
18. Roy Keane
Roy Keane, formerly of Manchester United and Celtic, has been given odds 33/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was also 33/1 last week. Photo: Catherine Ivill
19. Grant McCann - new entry
Former Hull City boss Grant McCann is priced at 33/1 to take the Sunderland job. He was also priced at 33/1 last week. Photo: George Wood
20. Scott Parker
Scott Parker, formerly of Chelsea, West Ham and Fulham, has been given odds of 28/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was also 28/1 last week. Photo: Gualter Fatia