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:
25. Paul Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom, formerly of Sheffield United, has been given odds of 7/2 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 5/2 last week. Photo: Matt McNulty
26. Martí Cifuentes
Martí Cifuentes, who currently manages Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, has been given odds of 11/4 to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 2/1 last week. Photo: Richard Pelham
27. Rene Maric (new favourite)
Rene Maric, who is currently a youth coach at Bayern Munich, is priced at 10/11 to take the Sunderland head coach this summer. Photo: INA FASSBENDER