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:
21. Danny Rohl
Danny Rohl has been given odds 14/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 10/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
22. Will Still
Will Still, who is currently manager of Reims in France, has been given odds 10/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 8/1 last week. Photo: SEBASTIEN SALOM-GOMIS
23. Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper, formerly of Nottingham Forest, has been given odds 7/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 6/1 last week. Photo: Michael Regan
24. Gus Poyet
Gus Poyet, formerly of Sunderland, Leeds United and Chelsea, is priced at 11/2 to take over from Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 4/1 last week. Photo: Charles McQuillan