Remi Garde

Garde is both a media and fans favourite for the job.

Before it became clear that Mike Ashley had no designs on appointing anyone before the summer, Garde looked like being a front runner to take over and whilst that might not happen now until the summer, the case remains the same.

Garde left Lyon to spend more time with his family, so they will factor heavily in his decision of if the job with the Magpies is for him.