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 slipped down the table significantly in the New Year and will finish mid-table. But who are the bookies saying could take the job after Dodds’ interim stint? Here, we take a look courtesy of Instant Casinos:
5. Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon, who currently manages Omonoia FC in Cyrpus, has been given odds of 50/1 to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 33/1 last week. Photo: Clive Brunskill
6. Alex Rae
Alex Rae has been given odds 80/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 66/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
7. 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
8. Peter Reid
Peter Reid has been given odds 66/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 50/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster