But how did Monk’s predecessors get on in the curtain-raisers to their Hillsborough reigns? Let’s take a look..
9. Brian Laws
Goals from Marcus Tudgay and Majid Bougherraearned Brian Laws his first three points at Ipswich in November 2006. Photo: Matthew Lewis
10. Paul Sturrock
A breezy 3-0 third tier win at Wrexham got Paul Sturrock off to a great start at Wednesday. Photo: Matthew Lewis
11. Chris Turner
Former Owls player Chris Turner kicked off with a 3-0 defeat at Norwich in November 2002 - the Owls would go down. Photo: Craig Prentis
12. Terry Yorath
A last-minute Pablo Facundo Bonvin strike saw Wednesday beat Walsall 2-1 in Terry Yorath's first match in charge. Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey