However, it looks like we’re entering the final stages of the hunt as Tony Pulis is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to become the club's new manager – and could be unveiled before the weekend – although it emerged last night that former England head coach Sven-Göran Eriksson was in the running for the job.
Stay with us on our LIVE blog throughout the day for all the latest as the Owls step up their efforts to appoint a new man to take over the reins at Hillsborough.
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Last updated: Thursday, 12 November, 2020, 10:13
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Simon JordanI don’t know what Tony Pulis would have said to the owner that would have convinced him that he’s a better solution than the one they had previously, which is Garry Monk.
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Many fans still want Pearson
Obviously this poll was started before it emerged that Tony Pulis was reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to take over at S6 . . . but it would appear, as of yesterday, Rumbelows Cup winning skipper Nigel Pearson was still the man many Wednesdayites want to replace Garry Monk.