The Championship Sack Race

[wolves71]

Two games in and there are five clubs without a point so far this season. Blackburn Rovers have conceded seven goals in their opening two games. Leeds United have an owner who isn't afraid to wield the axe and Gary Monk's side were beaten heavily at QPR and lost by the odd goal against Birmingham City today. . Preston have lost both their games by the odd goal. Newcastle United and Rafael BenÃ*tez have also lost both their games by the odd goal. Finally, Burton Albion have been involved in two games where they also lost by the odd goal.

The question is, who do you think will be the first championship manager to go this season?

[wolves71]

It was a toss up between Owen Coyle and Gary Monk for me, but Owen Coyle is my choice. I've included Walter Zenga as in football you never know what might happen.

[JonDeWolf]

Fat Waiter all the way

[Acido]

Owen Coyle and Rafa Benitez must be in trouble already, and surely Gary Monk cant feel comfortable either with that clown Cellino pulling his strings.

Im pretty sure that whatever happens to us this season, Paul Heckers wont be part of the sack race!!

[Newcy Wolf]

It's madness when you look at the percentages. Over 50 managers were sacked last season.
I reckon last seasons figure will be surpassed this season as more clubs start to get twitchy or suffer from delusions of grandeur.

I reckon Walter may be safe for a bit.


He knows when to make a change when things ain't working.

[MichiganWolf]

I think Gary Monk made a massive mistake by taking the Leeds job. They're a big club, but he was a hot enough commodity to wait for a much more stable position. He's my vote to get the pink slip. Owen Coyle won't last long either. Last successful stint was what, Burnley?

[GrizzledWolf]

I'm afraid, it's Rafe B. for me. Having just been tumbled out of the 'Prem', Newcastle expectations would seek to make an impressive beginning to their assault upon the Championship this season. Early results have not been encouraging and, regardless of any high profile reputation he may enjoy, Rafe will soon become the subject of gathering hostility from the Geordie faithful unless he can turn things around......and soon !!!. I give him six weeks !!!