Garry Monk addresses his future at Sheffield Wednesday as pressure grows

Another loss for the Owls on Wednesday night saw them slip to three consecutive defeats for the first time since the turn of the year, and they now find themselves perilously close to the relegation zone given the possible points deduction looming over them.

Monk, who saw his team in third place as 2019 drew to a close, has now been able to pick up just 13 points from the last 57 available in the Championship – but he’s far from throwing in the towel.

Speaking to the media, the Owls boss said, “It is, but I’m determined. That I can promise.

“As a manager you live and die by your results, and everything will be judged on that totally, but I’m determined to get it right. It needs a lot of work, a huge amount of work, and it needs patience.

“The demand from fans is always there at a big club like Sheffield Wednesday. The demand for wins, the demand for points on the board. The demand for everything going on around us is there. I’m determined to get that right.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s work that I’m more than willing to do and want to do.”

Next up for Wednesday is a clash with Queens Park Rangers on Saturday afternoon as they seek a return to winning ways.

More Wednesday news:

RECAP – Monk's reaction as Owls throw away lead

Far too many below par: Owls ratings

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