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:
13. 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. He was 20/1 last week. Photo: Marc Atkins
14. 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. He was 20/1 last week. Photo: Harry Trump
15. 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. He was 14/1 last week. Photo: Gualter Fatia
16. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, formerly of Cardiff City and Manchester United, has been given odds 40/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 28/1 last week. Photo: Matt McNulty