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.
5. Sam Allardyce
Sam Allardyce, formerly of Sunderland, Leeds United, Newcastle United and Bolton, is priced at 66/1 to take over from Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 33/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon, who currently manages Omonoia FC in Cyrpus, has dropped out of the field to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 50/1 last week. Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Alex Rae
Alex Rae has dropped out of the field to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 80/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
8. Niall Quinn
Niall Quinn has been given odds 150/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 100/1 last week. Photo: Robert Cianflone