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!
29. Rene Maric
Rene Maric, who is currently a youth coach at Bayern Munich, is priced at 11/2 to take the Sunderland head coach this summer. He was priced at 6/1 last week. Photo: INA FASSBENDER
30. Liam Rosenior
Former Hull City boss Liam Rosenior is priced at 5/1 to take the Sunderland job. He was priced at 9/2 last week. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
31. Bo Svensson - new entry
Former Mainz manager Bo Svensson is priced at 4/1 to take the Sunderland job. He was priced at 9/2 last week. Photo: Christof Koepsel
32. Peter Krawietz - new entry
Peter Krawietz, who is set to leave Liverpool with Jurgen Klopp, is priced at 2/1 to replace Michael Beale as Sunderland's next permanent head coach. Photo: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC