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.
9. Danny Rohl - 1/4
Now the clear favourite after The Star revealed on Saturday morning that meetings had taken place between Danny Roh and Dejphon Chansiri. Was in the frame in the summer and is highly-rated after coaching spells at RB Leipzig, Southampton, Bayern Munich and the German national team. Not been a manager before so this is quite a step-up in terms of a challenge but has great coaching pedigree. And he's available after leaving Germany alongside Hansi Flick recently Photo: Alexander Hassenstein