Andy Peaks, Andy Woodman and Alan Sheehan, among others, have also been mentioned as possible candidates – but if the club were going to go down a different route, who else is out there? We’ve taken a look...
9. Dean Holden
Vastly experienced as a coach. His managerial roles include Oldham, Bristol City and Charlton. Was also assistant to Michael O'Neill at Stoke City and to Stephen Gerrard at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ettifaq. He's currently on the first-team coaching staff at Hull Photo: OLI SCARFF
10. Wayne Rooney
OK, so this is a bit out there. But he's out of work and he's not ruled out returning to management, so... maybe? Then again, after somewhat disastrous stints as manager of Plymouth and Birmingham, maybe not. Photo: Michael Steele
3 / 3