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!
17. Alex Neil
Alex Neil, formerly of Preston and Stoke City, 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: Harry Trump
18. Scott Parker
Scott Parker, formerly of Chelsea, West Ham and Fulham, has been given odds of 28/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 25/1 last week. Photo: Gualter Fatia
19. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, formerly of Cardiff City and Manchester United, has fallen out of the betting field to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. Photo: Matt McNulty
20. Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard, formerly of Chelsea and Everton, has been given odds 80/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 66/1 last week. Photo: Warren Little