Sunderland currently find themselves in familiar territory, with the Black Cats on the lookout for their 10th manager since returning to the top-flight of English football. Nine men have managed to keep Sunderland in the league but have failed to help the club progress up the table, with one 10th place finish under Steve Bruce and anomaly to an otherwise traditional scrap with relegation.
So who do Sunderland turn to as they look to change their fortunes following a winless opening eight games of the season? Read Sunderland take a look at some of the candidates who Ellis Short and Lee Congerton should be identifying:
