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:
13. Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard has been given odds 16/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Yasser Bakhsh
14. Roy Keane
Roy Keane, formerly of Manchester United and Celtic, has been given odds 12/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Catherine Ivill
15. Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy, formerly of Manchester United and Real Madrid, has been given odds 8/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Fran Santiago
16. Danny Rohl
Danny Rohl has been given odds 2/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Stu Forster