We take a look at the contenders to be the next manager of Sheffield Wednesday following the criticism of Henrik Pedersen from supporters on social media.
The Owls were amongst the pre-season promotion favourites in League One despite last season's turbulent campaign in the Championship.
Pedersen remained in charge at Hillsborough and the early weeks of the new campaign provided some moments of promise.
However, a run of one win in six league games has seen some sections of the support turn on Pedersen, while the team have also dropped out of the play-off places.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Sheffield Wednesday manager in the event that a change is made in the dugout.
Next Sheffield Wednesday Manager Contenders
Dave Challinor
Former Stockport County boss Dave Challinor has already been linked with a number of EFL positions this season.
Challinor left Edgeley Park following Stockport's defeat to Bolton Wanderers in last season's League One play-off final.
Incredibly, he has achieved a play-off finish or better in each of his 15 full campaigns as a manager and a potential appointment would make sense for the Owls.
Paul Heckingbottom
Paul Heckingbottom was sacked by Championship side Preston North End last month.
He paid the price for a disappointing start to the season which saw the Lilywhites lose six of their first seven Championship fixtures.
As a former Sheffield United manager, it would certainly raise a few eyebrows if he turned up at Hillsborough.
Dean Holden
Dean Holden is currently the assistant manager at Premier League side Hull City.
He was a key part of the coaching setup as Hull secured an unlikely promotion from the Championship last season.
Holden has had a taste of management at the likes of Bristol City and Charlton in the past and there could be a temptation to move back into a managerial role in the future.
Tom Cleverley
Former Watford boss Tom Cleverley is showing signs of progress at Plymouth Argyle.
After a difficult start to last season, Cleverley almost guided the Pilgrims into the League One play-offs.
Plymouth have made a good start to the new campaign and they will want to keep hold of their manager.
Ryan Mason
Ryan Mason may benefit from experience in the third tier following his unsuccessful spell in charge of West Bromwich Albion.
The former Tottenham coach was dismissed after just seven months at the Hawthorns, leaving with his side 18th in the league.
Mason was always a highly-regarded member of the Tottenham Hotspur coaching staff and he still has the potential to become a successful manager.
