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. Dodds led Sunderland to a 16th-place finish in the Championship after the Black Cats lost their last game of the season at home against Sheffield Wednesday.
But who are the bookies saying could take the job after Dodds’ interim stint now that the season is over? Here, we take a look!
9. Alex Rae
Alex Rae is now 66/1 Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 80/1 two weeks ago. Photo: Stu Forster
10. Niall Quinn
Niall Quinn has been given odds 200/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 150/1 last week. Photo: Robert Cianflone
11. Peter Reid
Peter Reid has been given odds 125/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 100/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster
12. Kevin Phillips
Former Hartlepool United manager Kevin Phillips is 80/1 to become Sunderland's next head coach. Photo: Nathan Stirk