SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: A general view inside the stadium is seen prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End at Hillsborough Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: A general view inside the stadium is seen prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End at Hillsborough Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - JANUARY 30: A general view inside the stadium is seen prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Preston North End at Hillsborough Stadium on January 30, 2021 in Sheffield, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)

Next Sheffield Wednesday manager challengers as ex-Hull City man marches into pole position

Sheffield Wednesday's search for a new permanent manager continues, as the Owls take their time to appoint the right person to follow Tony Pulis' 45-day reign at Hillsborough.
By Richie Boon
Published 5th Feb 2021, 11:21 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2021, 11:43 BST

As the club look to appoint their third manager of the season, we've seen a host of coaches linked to the club over the past month, with the likes of Paul Cook, Darren Moore, Chris Coleman and Joey Barton all leading the front-runners list, before gradually slipping down the favourites list.

Here's our rundown of OddsChecker's latest list of favourites for the next Sheffield Wednesday manager, ranked from worst to best chance of taking over the Owls:

Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Marseille. Career win percentage: 57.9%

1. Andre Villas-Boas - Current odds: 40/1

Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Marseille. Career win percentage: 57.9% Photo: CHRISTOPHE SIMON

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Current job: Newcastle United. Career win percentage: 37.9%

2. Steve Bruce - Current odds: 40/1

Current job: Newcastle United. Career win percentage: 37.9% Photo: LEE SMITH

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Current job: Unemployed. Last job: DC United: Career win percentage: 36%

3. Ben Olsen - Current odds: 40/1

Current job: Unemployed. Last job: DC United: Career win percentage: 36% Photo: Ned Dishman

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Current job Unemployed. Last job: Birmingham City. Career win percentage: 33.1%

4. Pep Clotet - Current odds: 40/1

Current job Unemployed. Last job: Birmingham City. Career win percentage: 33.1% Photo: George Wood

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