We look at the leading contenders to replace Remi Garde at Aston Villa, according to Sky Bets odds. The Frenchman left Villa Park on Tuesday evening with the Premier Leagues bottom club facing a huge task to avoid relegation.Barring the most remarkable of escapes, with 12 points between themselves and safety, Villa must now start planning for life in the Sky Bet Championship. Heres a look at who Sky Bet rate as the leading candidates to take over…David Moyes (Sky Bets 2/1 favourite) David Moyes struggled at Real Sociedad When David Moyes left Everton almost three years ago his sights were set on the very top, with the ominous task of replacing Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United ahead of him. However, difficult spells at Old Trafford and then Real Sociedad see him now considered favourite to take charge of the Premier Leagues bottom club. In Villa, Moyes would have the chance to rebuild one of the countys biggest underachievers along with his own career.Nigel Pearson (9/4 with Sky Bet) Nigel Pearson divided opinions during his time at Leicester If Pearson is interested in a Mission Impossible: II then the script is written. The 52-year-old inspired Leicester to a remarkable surge to safety last season, after being bottom of the table and seven points off survival with eight games to go. Aston Villa face an even bigger challenge. However, Pearson could also be the man to help Villa to an immediate return to the top flight, should they be relegated - he led Leicester to the Championship title in 2013/14. Mick McCarthy (6/1 with Sky Bet) Mick McCarthy is the best-backed contender according to Sky Bet Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy has been the best-backed contender in Sky Bets next Aston Villa manager market, with his odds halving from 12/1 to 6/1 since Gardes announcement. The Yorkshiremans six-year stint at Midlands rivals Wolves would be unlikely to endear him to the Villa Park faithful and he currently has the chance to secure another run at promotion with Ipswich, who are just four points outside the play-offs. But former Villa man Paul Merson has already endorsed McCarthy, suggesting he would be the man to rebuild the club if they face relegation. He told Sky Sports last week: Mick McCarthy is as good as anybody in that league. He will get that club settled, get the right players in.Steve Bruce (7/1 with Sky Bet) Steve Bruce is aiming to take Hull back to the Premier League Like McCarthy, Bruce has a promotion battle on his hands with Hull sat fourth in the Championship. The Tigers are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League after suffering relegation in 2014/15. Bruces spell as manager of Birmingham could also make a potential appointment unpopular with the Villa supporters.Steve McClaren (11/1 with Sky Bet) Steve McClaren was sacked by Newcastle on March 11 Former England boss Steve McClaren is once again available after being sacked by Newcastle in March. The 54-year-old failed to lead Derby to promotion from the Championship last season, and, after struggling with Newcastle in the Premier League this term, would have plenty to prove should he be appointed. Other optionsGarry Monk is out of work and certainly did not disgrace himself at Swansea, while he boasts promotion experience, albeit as a player, back in 2010/11. Sean Dyche is also 12/1 but is currently in charge of high-flying Burnley, who sit top of the Championship without a defeat since December. Assistant manager and interim boss Eric Black is the same price as he prepares the team for the visit of Chelsea on Saturday. Black would presumably be a cheaper option than some names on the list but the Villa board made clear in their statement that he would be taking charge until the club appoints a new manager. Of the longer-priced options, Ryan Giggs (14/1), Steve Clarke (20/1) and Brendan Rodgers (33/1) are considered in the mix. Aston Villa boss betting Who will get the job? Find Sky Bets odds on the next Aston Villa manager here. Also See: Gardes woeful record Sacking Sherwood a mistake Henrik Sedin Jersey . -- Team after team passed on Andre Ellington in the draft. Alex Biega Jersey . Thats about all he can do right now, so hes trying not to think about when he might be able to play again for the Los Angeles Lakers. http://www.cheapcanucksjerseyschina.com/ . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. Derrick Pouliot Jersey .C. at the helm of the top team in the Eastern Conference. His tenure as the GM in Vancouver was all too brief. 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