Sunderland have sacked manager Michael Beale just nine weeks after hiring the former Rangers and Queens Park Rangers boss.
Although the 43-year-old coach only managed to oversee 12 games, his methods left his players disappointed and he was never well-liked by Sunderland fans.
There was an unpleasant atmosphere at the Stadium of Light, according to TEAMtalk sources. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that Beale was fired following a bad run of play, which also caused the players to lose faith in him.
The Black Cats board will now compile a list of possible replacements, and from what TEAMtalk has been told, a few people have already expressed interest in the position or have been flagged as possible candidates.
Marek Papszun, a Polish coach who has recently been approached by a number of UK and Saudi Arabian clubs, is someone to keep an eye on. He would be eager to speak with the team.
Because of his achievements with Polish team Rakow Czestochowa, the 49-year-old is a well-known figure in the game.
In addition to leading the team to their first-ever top flight championship last year, Papszun led the team on an incredible run that included two Polish Cups and two Polish Super Cups.
Nobody anticipated his team would defeat teams like Lech Poznan and Legia Warsaw to win the championship, therefore the accomplishment was unheard of.
This has made him a target for several UK teams, including Sunderland.
Another name to watch is Paul Heckingbottom. He is anticipated to be spoken to as well; according to TEAMtalk sources, the former Sheffield United manager is in the running.
Steve Cooper, who left Nottingham Forest, is likewise unemployed. Despite his connections, he was not hired by Crystal Palace, who hired Austrian coach Oliver Glasner to replace departed Roy Hodgson.
While sources claim Cooper may be interested in a club the stature of Sunderland, Cooper is expected to be eager to return to the Premier League and wait for the right opportunity.
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