It’s all change again in the race to become the next manager of Sheffield Wednesday, according to the bookmakers.
Over the weekend Giuseppe Iachini, a relative unknown on these shores, emerged as an apparent candidate following reports of the 59-year-old Italian’s interest in the role vacated by Darren Moore a little over a week ago.
However, he has now slipped down the list with former Owls skipper Dean Smith, most recenty with Leicester City at the tail end of last season, now out in front following reports that Wednesday had opened discussions with the 52-year-old.
A new face has entered the fray, though, in the form of ex-West Ham, West Brom and Watford manager Slaven Bilić.
Last week’s leading contenders, Paul Ince and Steven Gerrard are now way down the order, while also somewhat randomly added, former Fulham and West Ham forward Luís Boa Morte has moved down to 22/1. The Portugal international’s only managerial position was at lowly Sintrense in his homeland, however he has been working as a first team coach alongside Marco Silva at both Everton and Fulham.
Stepped out of Carlos Carvahal's shadows to go it alone at Benfica and did a decent job before things crept up on him a little at Wolves. Out of work since his departure from Molineux and would probably be keen to get back into it. Photo: Marc Atkins
Had been favourite following reports of his interest in the role over the weekend. Having jumped into management in 2001 in controversial circumstances - he did not have his requisite coaching license to manage Serie A Vicenza so was officially listed as ‘Director of Football’ - and has held 17 roles in the top two divisions of Italian football since. Photo: Gabriele Maltinti
Everyone thought he had retired when he rocked up at Reading, who it felt like made the appointment just because he happened to be sitting there watching son, Tom, play for the Royals. Hasn't got a track record that would excite Owls fans. Photo: Stephen Pond
Needs to rebuild his reputation a little after a bad experience at Southampton but he has credit in the bank at this level after a fine job in two spells at Luton Photo: Dan Mullan