But how did Monk’s predecessors get on in the curtain-raisers to their Hillsborough reigns? Let’s take a look..
5. Stuart Gray
A shock 2-1 win against league leaders Leicester City gave Stuart Gray the ideal start as caretaker boss back in December 2013. Conor Wickham scored both. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
6. Dave Jones
A cold March afternoon and a Michail Antonio double saw Dave Jones record a 4-1 win over Bury in his debut outing. Photo: Tim Keeton
7. Gary Megson
A late Clinton Morrison equaliser prevented defeat in a 2-2 draw with MK Dons in Gary Megson's first game back in February 2012. Photo: Matthew Lewis
8. Alan Irvine
Alan Irvine got off to a winning start as goals from Tommy Spurr and Jermaine Johnson saw off Barnsley in a 2-1 win at Oakwell. Photo: Matthew Lewis