Carvalhal’s fate as Sheffield Wednesday manager could be decided after Saturday’s visit of Middlesbrough.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Carlos Carvalhal looks to have survived for a little while longer, despite seeing his side’s win-less run extended to six matches courtesy of Friday’s defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Nevertheless, many Owls fans appear to have reached the end of their tether with the Portuguese, with chants of ‘we want Carlos out’ prominent at each of the club’s last two fixtures. And few would be surprised if the situation came to a head this weekend, with promotion hopefuls Middlesbrough next up at Hillsborough.
If Carvalhal does depart, however, who could Wednesday turn to as they look to get their own assault on the top of the table up and running?
HITC Sport’s run-down of potential appointments begins here, with three Championship-experienced bosses currently out of work.
Aitor Karanka
Took Middlesbrough to the play-offs and promotion in his two full seasons in charge at the Riverside, but was sacked with Boro on the verge of relegation last season. The Basque has remained in England (Harrogate, North Yorkshire, to be precise) and a move to Wednesday may appeal.
Paul Lambert
Promoted with Norwich at the start of the decade, Lambert failed to kick on at Aston Villa and has since had brief spells in charge of Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He’d surely jump at the chance of a return to management with Wednesday, although it could be his last at this level if things don’t go to plan.
Simon Grayson
Recently sacked by Sunderland after a dismal start to their first season back in the Championship, although some would argue it was a near-impossible situation for any boss to tackle. Grayson, who played for Wednesday briefly at the start of the century, has been promoted in all four of his prior managerial roles – albeit from League One. Again, leading the Owls is a prospect he is likely to fancy.
Would you take any of the above at Sheffield Wednesday?
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