Ally McCoist has confirmed to talkSPORT he is interested in becoming Sunderland's next manager.
The former Black Cats striker has been linked with the role following Simon Grayson's departure and says it is a job he would relish taking on despite the club's perilous state.
Sunderland were relegated from the Premier League last season and are currently sit bottom of the Championship, having won only one of their 16 games so far this season.
But asked if he would consider taking the job, former Rangers boss McCoist said: "Of course. Why would you not?