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:
17. Will Still l
Will Still, who is currently manager of Reims in France, has been given odds 6/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS
18. Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper, formerly of Nottingham Forest, has been given odds 4/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Michael Regan
19. Paul Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom, formerly of Sheffield United, has been given odds 11/10 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Matt McNulty