Jon Brady, who is in temporary charge, has been installed as the early favourite with the bookies, but there are many names in the frame. Let's take a closer look at the runners and riders....
5. Liam Rosenior
Age: 36. Current status: Derby coach. Previous jobs: Brighton U23 coach. Odds: N/A. Summary: A wildcard option. Might not fancy it but highly regarded as a coach and has said previously he wants to be a manager. Inexperienced.
6. Kevin Wilkin
Age: 53. Current status: Brackley manager. Previous jobs: Wrexham, Nuneaton. Odds: 12/1. Summary: Continues to do an excellent job at Brackley. Linked with the job previously. Inexperienced at League One/Two level.
7. Stephen Robinson
Age: 46. Current status: Unemployed. Previous jobs: Oldham, Motherwell. Odds: 12/1. Summary: Led Motherwell to third place and two cup finals in three years before resigning in December with the team fighting relegation.
8. John Eustace
Age: 41. Status: QPR assistant. Previous jobs: Kidderminster. Odds: 12/1. Summary: Former Watford, Derby and Coventry midfielder is another young coach looking to make his way in the game. A gamble but one which might pay off.