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:
17. Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard, formerly of Chelsea and Everton, has been given odds 33/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 25/1 last week. Photo: Warren Little
18. Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard 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: Yasser Bakhsh
19. Roy Keane
Roy Keane, formerly of Manchester United and Celtic, has been given odds 22/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 18/1 last week. Photo: Catherine Ivill
20. Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy, formerly of Manchester United and Real Madrid, has dropped out of the betting to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland. Photo: Fran Santiago