Ian Sampson will step up from his role as Brady’s assistant to take caretaker charge whilst the club seek a permanent appointment. Here are some of the early runners and riders...

13. Mark Robins
Perhaps a little optimistic given the excellent job he did with Coventry but he's 12/1 with the bookies Photo: Mark Thompson

14. Nigel Pearson
16/1. Last job was Bristol City. Also managed Derby, Leicester and Watford Photo: George Wood