12 Candidates Who Could Be Sunderland's Next Manager

10. Sam Allardyce

Big Sam Allardyce needs to be given at least a mention in this list, but everything is pointing towards a lack of interest from both parties. Reports have emerged to suggest Allardyce will take a break from management for now, while the North East press suggested that Allardyce was never on the shortlist to begin with. His acrimonious departure from West Ham will inevitably see Allardyce rise to the top of every Premier League managerial betting list, but right now it looks like he could be a mid-season 'get out of jail free card' for one struggling team. Hopefully not Sunderland...