That means Sheffield Wednesday are now into their second month of hunting for a new manager with Neil Thompson currently caretaker.
Indeed, the Owls temporary boss masterminded his side’s win against Preston North End in the Championship yesterday – could that help his chances of bagging the role on a permanent basis?
During the first month of the year, the likes of Joey Barton, Roy Keane and Henk ten Cate all move their way to the top of the favourites list, only to slip away gradually as new names continue to be linked with the vacant position.
Here's our rundown of OddsChecker's latest rundown on the current favourites to become Sheffield Wednesday's next manager, ranked from worst to best chance of getting the job:
. Rafael Benitez - Current odds: 50/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Dalian Professional. Career win percentage: 49.2% Photo: STR
. Steve Bruce - Current odds: 40/1
Current job: Newcastle United. Career win percentage: 38% Photo: LEE SMITH
. Owen Coyle - Current odds: 66/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Jamshedpur. Career win percentage: 38% Photo: Nathan Stirk
. Ben Olsen - Current odds: 40/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: DC United: Career win percentage: 36% Photo: Rob Carr
. David Wagner - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Schalke 04. Career win percentage: 33.5% Photo: Michael Regan
. Sammy Lee - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: West Brom assistant manager. Career win percentage: 21.4% Photo: David Rogers
. Danny Cowley - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Huddersfield Town. Career win percentage: 51.4% Photo: George Wood
. Grant McCann - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: Hull City. Career win percentage: 40.2% Photo: George Wood
. Pep Clotet - Current odds; 40/1
Current job Unemployed. Last job: Birmingham City. Career win percentage: 33.1% Photo: Gareth Copley
. Rene Weiler - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Al Ahly SC. Career win percentage: 49.6% Photo: OLI SCARFF
25. Roy Keane - Current odds: 6/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Ipswich Town. Career win percentage: 38.7% Photo: NICK POTTS
26. Chris Coleman - Current odds: 6/4
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Hebei China Fortune. Career win percentage: 32.9% Photo: Matthew Lewis
27. Neil Thompson - Current odds: 11/10
Current job: Sheffield Wednesday caretaker. Career win percentage: 27.7% Photo: George Wood