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:
9. Scott Parker
Scott Parker, formerly of Chelsea, West Ham and Fulham, has been given odds 20/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Gualter Fatia
10. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, formerly of Cardiff City and Manchester United, has been given odds 20/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Matt McNulty
11. Kjetil Knutsen
Kjetil Knutsen has been given odds 20/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: KURT DESPLENTER
12. Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard, formerly of Chelsea and Everton, has been given odds 16/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Warren Little