5 contenders to replace Garry Monk as Sheffield Wednesday manager

5 contenders to replace Garry Monk as Sheffield Wednesday manager

Garry Monk has been sacked as manager of Championship strugglers Sheffield Wednesday after just over a year in charge.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at some of the contenders who could replace him as the Owls’ new boss.

Tony Pulis

Tony Pulis has not been in the dugout since May 2019 with Middlesbrough
Tony Pulis has not been in the dugout since May 2019 with Middlesbrough (Martin Rickett/PA)

Paul Cook

Paul Cook, who left Wigan at the end of the season, could be in contention for the vacancy at Hillsborough
Paul Cook, who left Wigan at the end of last season, could be in contention for the vacancy at Hillsborough (Martin Rickett/PA)

Nigel Pearson

Nigel Pearson's sacking from Watford came as a surprise, and he could be considered for the vacancy
Nigel Pearson’s sacking from Watford came as a surprise, and he could be considered for the vacancy (Matthew Childs/Pool/PA)

Eddie Howe

Eddie Howe's long tenure at Bournemouth ended with their relegation
Eddie Howe’s long tenure at Bournemouth ended with their relegation (Catherine Ivill/PA)

Danny Cowley

Danny Cowley has been considered for the Sheffield Wednesday role before and is likely to be again
Danny Cowley has been considered for the Sheffield Wednesday role before and is likely to be again (Anthony Devlin/PA)

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