THE news has barely broken on David Moyes' resignation and possible replacements are being touted.

According to BetVictor former club captain Kevin Ball is the early frontrunner at odds of 4/1.

The former caretaker manager, currently on the coaching staff, heads Nigel Pearson, the former Leicester City and Derby County boss.

Former Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is also a 6/1 shot, along with sacked Middlesbrough boss Aitor Karanka.

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs, who had been mentioned for the vacant job on Teesside, is an 8/1 shot, along with Leeds' Garry Monk and former Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri.

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