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!
13. Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock has been given odds 100/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 80/1 last week. Photo: Ian MacNicol
14. Steve Bruce
Steve Bruce has been given odds of 66/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 50/1 last week. Photo: Lewis Storey
15. Mike Dodds
Mike Dodds has now dropped out of the betting to replace Micheal Beale as Sunderland head coach. Photo: Stu Forster
16. Graham Potter
Graham Potter 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 33/1 last week. Photo: Marc Atkins