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!
25. Steve Cooper
Steve Cooper, formerly of Nottingham Forest, has been given odds 16/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 10/1 last week. Photo: Michael Regan
26. Gus Poyet
Gus Poyet, formerly of Sunderland, Leeds United and Chelsea, is priced at 14/1 to take over from Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 8/1 last week. Photo: Charles McQuillan
27. Paul Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom, formerly of Sheffield United, has been given odds of 12/1 to be named Sunderland's next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale earlier this year. He was 5/1 last week. Photo: Matt McNulty
28. Martí Cifuentes
Martí Cifuentes, who currently manages Queens Park Rangers in the Championship, has been given odds of 8/1 to replace Michael Beale at Sunderland this summer. He was 4/1 last week. Photo: Richard Pelham