One-time City trailist Kevin Keegan who has managed England, Manchester City and Newcastle United, is one name doing the rounds with another being former Chelsea and Norwich striker, now Lincoln City boss Chris Sutton.
Paul Hart is another name which has been suggested in some areas of the media. Hart was at Crystal Palace, who escaped relegation and has also managed at QPR, Portsmouth and Nottingham Forest.
Steve Cotterill, who ends his tenure at Notts County after helping them to the League Two title, remains the Bookies favourites.