Battle of Britain for Sunderland job

We’re betting on The Black Cat’s next manager

Sunderland are in search of a new manager, having parted ways with former leader David Moyes at the end of the season, following their relegation to the Championship. The Black Cats now need a reliable, gifted and ambitious replacement.

Coral are betting on the club’s next manager, and you’ll find the main names in the frame here. Click now to have your say, or read on as we pick through the main contenders for the hot-seat.

Another Scotsman

Coral traders have Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes at the head of the betting, and reports coming out in the press make that a shrewd call. The former Rangers and Greenock Morton midfielder has totally transformed The Dons during his time in charge, establishing them as Scotland’s number two side behind Celtic. They finished second last year, by some distance over Rangers, and reached the final of both the Scottish Cup and League Cup, twice losing to Brendan Rodgers Bhoys. What makes his achievements all the more impressive is it’s been done on a shoestring budget. Seen as a real gem north of the border, and at only 45, has years to give. 5/4 favourite for the nod.

Welsh wizard

It’s not often you see Ryan Giggs near the top end of the betting to become manager of a football club at a decent level, but the former Manchester United and Wales star is 12/1 fourth favourite here. Although the 43-year-old’s ability as a player can’t be brought into question, he’d go as a bit of a chance as manager of a team chasing promotion.Would Sunderland be willing to take the leap? Giggsy did, of course, serve as player-coach at Old Trafford and briefly took the wheel when Moyes was sacked in 2014. He finished up with a record of two wins, one draw and a single defeat, but told fans he broke down in tears under the pressure of managing the giants.