It is relevant here in Yorkshire because two of the leading candidates are familiar managers on this patch, one who is still in a position – however tenuous that may be – and the other a legend at his club who was unceremoniously dumped after failing to win promotion.
Ruud van Nistelrooy lost his job as Leicester manager towards the end of June having failed to keep the Foxes in the Premier League.
So here are the latest odds for the next Leicester City manager, courtesy of BetVictor
1. LEICESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 18: A general view of a Leicester City corner flag during the Premier League match between Leicester City FC and Ipswich Town FC at The King Power Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Leicester, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Who will be the next manager of Leicester City? (Picture: George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
2. Steven Gerrard - 25/1
Out of work since leaving his post as manager of Al Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia in January, the former Rangers and Aston Villa manager has been linked with a number of jobs in England (Picture: Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images) Photo: Yasser Bakhsh
3. Ralph Hasenhuttl - 25/1
Austrian former Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl, has been out of work since leaving VfL Wolfsburg at the end of the season (Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images) Photo: Maja Hitij
4. Andy King - 16/1
Leicester City's First team coach Andy King (R) served as No 2 to Dutch manager Ruud van Nistelrooy (Picture: AFP/Getty) Photo: DARREN STAPLES