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
9. Chris Wilder - 4/1
Chris Wilder, who was recently sacked as manager of Sheffield United, despite leading them to third place and within 20 minutes of a return to the Premier League via the play-off final, is the second favourite. (Picture: Richard Pelham/Getty Images) Photo: Richard Pelham
10. Gary O'Neil - 2/5 (was 6/4)
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers and Bournemouth manager Gary O'Neil is now the odds-on favourite to become the next manager of Leicester (Picture: Carl Recine/Getty Images) Photo: Carl Recine