Another dismal campaign has resulted in relegation for Sunderland, with fans preparing for trips to Accrington Stanley and Luton Town having graced Old Trafford and Anfield just twelve months ago.

A far cry from their Premier League days, the optimists will feel that the club has reached rock bottom, with the more level-headed of fans sure to be fearing that things could be about to get a lot worse.

Manager Chris Coleman was relieved of his duties this week leaving the managerial role vacant, with speculation rife as to who will replace the departed Welshman.

With Sunderland's budget likely to be stretched, this pair of League Two bosses could emerge as serious candidates in the coming weeks...

Tisdale will take the mantle as English football's longest serving manager when Arsene Wenger departs Arsenal this summer but could the Exeter boss also be on his way out?

There is a growing resentment from sections of the Grecians support towards the manager, with many calling for him to be replaced despite the club securing a play-off berth this season.

The 45-year-old Maltese-born boss could be tempted to undertake a new challenge should Sunderland come calling, with the allure of a huge club by stature sure to tempt him away from St James' Park, the coincidental name of the ground of the Black Cats' great rivals, Newcastle United.

Tisdale would bring a fresh approach to The Stadium of Light and has proven he has the ability to challenge towards the top of a division and secure promotion, something that will appeal to bosses.

He could be a cheap, reliable option this summer.

The former West Ham United and Newcastle United midfielder has performed well during his first foray into management with Notts County, leading the East Midlands-based side into this year's play-offs.

Promotion could convince the Scouser to remain at Meadow Lane for at least another season but the opportunity to take the helm at a club the player knows well from his Premier League days will prove to be a tempting proposition.

Young and extremely hungry for success, Nolan could offer Sunderland an approach not seen at the club for several years, with the young boss demanding the respect from his players required to mount a successful season.

The Magpies, another coincidental link to rivals Newcastle, will be keen to keep hold of their inspirational boss but an opportunity such as Sunderland does not present itself every day.

Sunderland fans, who do you want to replace Colemam? Let us know!