The 44-year-old, who left The Seasiders in the summer, is included on the list to takeover the top job at the DW Stadium alongside Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard and ex-Burnley boss Sean Dyche.
Here are some of the favourites (odds correct as of 12.30pm, October 15, 2022):
7. Sean Dyche- 16/1
Sean Dyche has been out of work since being sacked by Burnley last season, but remains someone held in high regard. Photo: Stephen Pond
8. Mick McCarthy- 16/1
Former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy's last job was with Cardiff last year. Prior to that he had spent time in Cyprus with APOEL. Photo: David Rogers
9. Steven Schumacher- 18/1
Plymouth manager Steven Schumacher is also in the bookies' top 10. Photo: Cameron Smith
10. Lee McCulloch- 20/1
Lee McCulloch spent a large chunk of his playing career with Wigan. His only role as a manager was with Kilmarnock in 2017, but has held other coaching roles since in both Poland and Scotland. Photo: Tom Shaw