Sunderland are still hunting for their next head coach after the sacking of Michael Beale last January.
Mike Dodds took interim charge of the first-team following Beale’s sacking after just 12 games, leading Sunderland to a disappointing 16th placed finish in the Championship.
The Black Cats lost 22 games under Tony Mowbray, Michael Beale and Mike Dodds throughout the course of the season, one less than the ill-fated Championship relegation campaign under Simon Grayson and Chris Coleman.
As Sunderland’s head honchos Kyril Louis-Dreyfus and Kristjaan Speakman search for their new man, The Echo asked Black Cats fans for their picks ahead of the 2024-25 season - this is what they said and who they chose:
13. Danny Rohl
The Sheffield Wednesday boss has been linked with the job after keeping The Owls in the Championship this season. Sunderland fan Josh stated before the end of the campaign: "I would want Rohl but theres no chance he will leave Sheff Wed unless they go down." Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images
14. Marti Cifuentes
The QPR head coach has done well at the Championship club, keeping The R's away from relegation. Sunderland fan Robert said on X: "Sheff Wednesday or QPR managers - proven they can do it in this league… Will Still is mid-table." | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
15. Francesco Farioli
Francesco Farioli was heavily linked with the job last summer whilst it was still occupied by Tony Mowbray. Some Sunderland fans have thrown his name as a potential candidate to take the role 12 months on. Photo: LOIC VENANCE
16. Ian Evatt
Bolton manager Ian Evatt's record at Bolton Wanderers is superb and his name was mentioned by a Sunderland fan on social media when asked for their preferred head coach pick. He said: "Ian Evatt at Bolton is my number one choice, he actually coaches players for roles, which we lack. He guided Barrow from 4th bottom in the National League to winning it easily. He then goes to Bolton, where they are promoted from League Two, then now in play-offs in League One. Photo: Gary Oakley