Sunday 25 October 2015 15:47, UK
Aston Villa are looking for a new manager - and a host of frontrunners to replace Tim Sherwood have already emerged.
Sherwood left Villa Park following Saturday's 2-1 home defeat by Swansea, a sixth straight defeat which, following Sunderland's 3-0 win over Newcastle, means they are bottom of the Barclays Premier League table.
Here we look at the potential contenders to take over - for the latest betting go to Sky Bet odds.
Remi Garde
Sky sources have suggested the former Arsenal midfielder has already been approached by Villa, though he remains just one of 'several' candidates. He has never managed in England, but has experience with Lyon. He was assistant coach of the French club when they won the Ligue 1 title in 2003/4 and 2004/5, working under first Paul Le Guen and then Gerard Houllier. He took over the top job in 2011, leaving the club last year. He has been working as a TV pundit since.
David Moyes
The former Everton and Manchester United manager is under pressure in Spain as Real Sociedad struggle in the Primera Division.
With the team just above the relegation zone, Moyes' days in Spain could be numbered although he did celebrate a 4-0 victory at Levante on Sunday.
The Scotsman has already been linked with the job - he is the bookies' favourite and has huge Premier League experience following his time at Goodison Park and Old Trafford.
Brendan Rodgers
The former Liverpool manager took the Anfield club to the verge of Premier League trophy success two seasons ago, only to fail to haul in Manchester City in the title run-in.
Having forged his reputation at Watford, Reading and Swansea he got the job of Liverpool manager in succession to Kenny Dalglish.
Following a 1-1 draw with Everton, Rodgers was sacked. He could see the Villa job as an ideal way to get back into management.
Nigel Pearson
Having established Leicester in the Premier League, Pearson can take some credit for the side which has made a fine start to the season under Claudio Ranieri.
He signed Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood and the striker has gone on to make his England debut this year.
Off-field controversies dogged Pearson during his final days at Leicester and that could count against him in the eyes of Villa owner Randy Lerner.
Bob Bradley
The former United States head coach is currently in charge of Norwegian club Stabaek who lie second in the Tippeligaen standings behind Rosenborg.
Having made his name in Major League Soccer with Chicago Fire, New Jersey MetroStars and Chivas USA he was appointed USA coach in 2007, guiding them to the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa where they topped a group including England before a second round exit to Ghana.
He left the USA job in 2011 and was quickly appointed to manage the Egyptian national side, but after failing to qualify for the 2014 World Cup his contract was not extended.
Sean Dyche
Burnley's manager has Premier League experience from the Clarets' single campaign in the top flight last season.
As one of the most upwardly mobile young English managers he has forged a reputation which sees his name come into the frame for Premier League management vacancies.
With Burnley currently third in the Sky Bet Championship table he might think twice about exchanging a promotion challenge for a relegation battle.
Gary Rowett
The Birmingham manager has seen his reputation grow after a year in charge which has seen the club transformed from relegation candidates to genuine promotion challengers.
Managers have crossed the city divide before with Alex McLeish being the most recent.
The main thing that counts against the former Burton boss is his lack of Premier League experience.
