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!
21. Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard has been given odds 50/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 40/1 last week. Photo: Yasser Bakhsh
22. Roy Keane
Roy Keane, formerly of Manchester United and Celtic, has been given odds 33/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 28/1 last week. Photo: Catherine Ivill
23. Ruud van Nistelrooy
Ruud van Nistelrooy, formerly of Manchester United and Real Madrid, has dropped out of the betting to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland. Photo: Fran Santiago
24. Danny Rohl
Danny Rohl has been given odds 22/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 20/1 last week. Photo: Stu Forster