Thursday's departure of Rafael Benitez from Liverpool has given way to speculation over who will succeed the Spaniard in the Anfield hotseat.
The departure of Rafael Benitez from Liverpool earlier today has immediately given way to speculation over who will succeed the Spaniard in the Anfield hotseat.
Here is a look at some of the leading contenders for one of the most coveted jobs in world football.
KENNY DALGLISH
Won three league titles, two FA Cups and a League Cup in his spell in charge at Anfield and is widely revered among supporters. Has been out of management since leaving Celtic in 2000 and is one of the men attempting to find a successor to Benitez in his role as a club ambassador, but he could find the chance to take over the hotseat too good to turn down.
ROY HODGSON
The Fulham manager's stock has risen sharply since guiding the unfancied Cottagers to the final of the Europa League last season. A seventh-placed finish in the 2008-09 Premier League campaign also represented uncharted territory, and Hodgson excelled in the league once again last term as he kept Fulham comfortably in mid-table throughout. Hodgson would bring an avuncular and steadying presence to the Anfield hotseat, but, at 62 years of age, time is perhaps not on his side.
MARTIN O'NEILL
The Northern Irishman has long been touted as a possible Liverpool manager and is one of the front-runners to finally make that a reality. O'Neill is fresh from a campaign in which Aston Villa finished sixth in the Premier League and reached the Carling Cup final and FA Cup semi-finals, but a move to Merseyside might not be straightforward with Villa owner Randy Lerner recently issuing a hands-off warning to the Anfield club.
MARK HUGHES
Out of work since being dismissed by Manchester City in December. The former Wales boss is often criticised for a perceived lack of tactical nous but City's form did not improve significantly under his replacement, Roberto Mancini. May not be a popular choice due to his links to Manchester United, although that did not stop City appointing him.
GUUS HIDDINK
Due to take up the post of Turkey's national coach in August but could perhaps seek to reach an agreement with the Turks to take up this post instead. Is vastly experienced at club and international level and his short spell in the Premier League with Chelsea yielded an FA Cup success.
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