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
5. Michael Carrick - 16/1
Michael Carrick only recently lost his job as manager of Middlesbrough but has spent the past two and half seasons operating in the top half of the Championship (Picture: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Photo: Matthew Lewis
6. Lee Carsley - 10/1
Lee Carsley is gaining quite the reputation as head coach of England's U21s who he last month steered to a second successive European Championship title (Picture: Christian Hofer/Getty Images) Photo: Christian Hofer
7. Sean Dyche - 6/1 (was 9/4)
Sean Dyche, who lost his job as manager of Everton last season, has history of getting out of the Championship with Burnley (Picture: Michael Steele/Getty Images) Photo: Michael Steele
8. Danny Rohl - 5/1 (was 7/4)
Danny Rohl is still employed as head coach of Sheffield Wednesday but not for much longer. He has long been rumoured to be high on Leicester's hitlist but he is drifting (Picture: Cameron Smith/Getty Images) Photo: Cameron Smith