From Kenny Jackett and Paul Cook to Chris Wilder and Sean Dyche, there have been plenty of people cropping up in the running for the vacant job at PO4.
Managers have revealed their interest, while some were keen to rubbish those rumours.
But the Blues’ search for Danny Cowley’s successor appears to be nearing its conclusion.
Since the former head coach’s sacking on Monday 2nd January, Bet Victor have opened a market on who could be the man to take charge.
Following his exit, The News have reported the latest odds each morning, to keep you up to speed with the market.
But how has that picture changed over the past 16 days since Cowley’s departure?
We’ve taken a look at how things have developed over the past two weeks, to see who has been favourite on each day and who emerged in the running.
9. Wednesday 11th January - Liam Manning
Manning was reinstated as the sole favourite after Williams had revealed his plans to stay at Meadow Lane. This saw the former Swindon man drop away from Wilder and Manning as the front runners. Also falling down the market were Richardson and Barry, who ruled each other out of contention. Photo: Alex Burstow
10. Thursday 12th January - SUSPENDED
With Manning appearing to be the favoured man to succeed Cowley at the helm, betting was suspended on Wednesday evening and in to Thursday. Photo: George Wood
11. Friday 13th January - Liam Manning
After betting was suspended on Wednesday evening, the market reopened Friday morning with Manning still the firm favourite at 5/2. Although coming in at 66/1, Paul Scholes, Steven Schumacher, Jonathan Woodgate and Gareth Ainsworth also appeared as the running continued. Photo: David Rogers
12. Sunday 15th January - Liam Manning
Mainning remained the favourite for a fourth consecutive day as the clock ticked towards the two-week mark since Cowley’s departure. After declaring his interest at the job two-days prior, Foster became second favourite at 3/1 with a return to Fratton Park on the cards. Photo: Marc Atkins