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.
The Black Cats have just one win in 10 league games and have slipped down the table significantly over recent weeks. But who are the bookies saying could take the job after Dodds’ stint? Here, we take a look:
5. Mike Dodds
Mike Dodds has been given odds 33/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Stu Forster
6. Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock has been given odds 33/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Graham Potter
Graham Potter has been given odds 25/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Marc Atkins
8. Alex Neil
Alex Neil, formerly of Preston and Stoke City, has been given odds 25/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Harry Trump