Steve Bruce back at Sunderland? Bookies slash the odds

Could Steve Bruce return to Sunderland? Credit: PA

Bookies slashed the odds on former Hull manager Steve Bruce becoming the next Sunderland boss after his reported departure from the KC Stadium.

The Black Cats are looking for a new manager now that Sam Allardyce has finally been confirmed as England boss.

David Moyes is still the favourite to succeed Allardyce but odds on Steve Bruce returning to the Stadium of Light have tumbled.

Geordie Bruce was in charge of Sunderland from 2009 - 2011 before being sacked.He later admitted taking the job was 'a mistake.'

Odds on next Sunderland boss:

  • David Moyes: 4/9

  • Steve Bruce: 2/1

  • Ryan Giggs: 16/1

  • Frank de Boer / Sean Dyche: 18/1

  • Alex Neil / Gary Neville / Jurgen Klinsmann / Martin O'Neil 20/1