Sheffield Wednesday are delving into the managerial market after parting company with Xisco Munoz following a wretched start to the season for the Owls. The Spaniard only joined the club in July following the surprising departure of promotion-winning boss Darren Moore but having failed to pick up a win all season Munoz fell on his sword, leaving owner Dejphon Chansiri tasked with another hugely important job in bringing in someone to stave off the threat of an immediate return to League One.
A blunt statement released on Monday night read: “The Owls would like to thank Xisco and his staff for their services and wish them well for the future. The process to appoint a new manager is now underway and we will make no further comment at this time.”
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Given it wasn’t that long ago that the club were searching for a new manager, you would expect the shortlist to still be lying around Chansiri’s office for him to refer back to, but there could be new names added with some bosses now out of work when they weren’t previously.
This is what the bookies are saying at this early stage. Odds from Sky Bet as of 9.00am, Oct 8.
5. Lee Bullen - 12/1
Used to be Wednesday's go-to man when someone left, Lee Bullen headed north to manage by himself, probably in the hope of one day managing his beloved Owls. Could happen one day, but not yet Photo: George Wood
6. Mark Warburton - 10/1
Hugely experienced Mark Warburton has most recently been at West Ham as a first team coach helping David Moyes but left in the summer after a year, citing his wish to manage again Photo: Ian MacNicol
7. Carlos Carvalhal - 10/1
Carlos Carvalhal has been around the block a few times since he managed Sheffield Wednesday, maybe it's time for Chansiri to give him a ring Photo: Octavio Passos
8. Neil Warnock - 6/1
On the face of it, Neil Warnock is the perfect choice. Will divide opinion amongst supporters due to his association with Sheffield United but you can't argue with his record, however as we reported on Thursday, there has been no contact from the club, despite Warnock being keen on taking over Photo: Matt McNulty