Fulham boss among Championship managers to replace Pulis at West Brom

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Could West Brom turn to the Championship and these Brentford, Fulham and Sheffield United bosses to potentially replace Tony Pulis as manager?

Tony Pulis, manager of West Bromwich Albion, looks on during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town.

The pressure is really mounting on Tony Pulis at West Bromwich Albion, with the Daily Star claiming the Welshman has two games to save his job as manager.

Under Pulis, the Baggies have not won in the Premier League since August 19 and currently sit just one point outside the relegation zone in 16th position ahead of their clash with Chelsea this weekend.

If the 59 year old is sacked, here are three Championship bosses that West Brom could perhaps turn to.

Slavisa Jokanovic, manager of Fulham, looks on before the Sky Bet Championship match against Bristol City.

Slavisa Jokanovic

After guiding Watford to promotion in 2015 and Fulham to sixth and the playoffs last season, Jokanovic has been linked with positions in the English top flight before.

With the West Londoners currently 17th it may seem a little odd to suggest the 49 year old would be a good fit, but that is perhaps more to do with the system he is working within at Craven Cottage – something he complained about to Sky Sports over the summer – rather than the Serbian’s talents as a coach.

Dean Smith

Since being appointed by Brentford in 2015, Smith has led a team with a much lower budget and expectations than those around them to finishes of ninth and tenth.

This time around the Bees are 12th and under the guidance of the 46 year old have built a great reputation for identifying talent in the lower leagues before other clubs do. Smith also comes from West Bromwich.

Manager of Sheffield United, Chris Wilder, looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match against Hull City.

Chris Wilder

Less than two years ago Wilder was working in League Two with Northampton Town. Since then he has won successive titles, first in the fourth tier with the Cobblers and then League One with Sheffield United.

After 16 matches the Blades are currently second in the Championship and playing an exciting brand of football that relies on a solid defence, but also emphasises pace and technique going forwards.