The ex-Watford promotion winner entered with some credit from his time at Vicarage Road, but he also arrived in a tumultuous and negative environment.
Of course, Darren Moore had been fired under highly contentious circumstances shortly after taking the Owls back to the English second division, and replacing him was always going to be difficult.
Munoz found the task too difficult.
His press briefings were rarely well received, his football approach was possibly even more monotonous, and, as expected, results were lacking.
At least, positive ones.
At the time of writing, Wednesday sit bottom of the table after 10 games, eight of which have been heartbreaking defeats – and they’ve only scored five goals in that time.
It’s a desperate situation, and a solution must be found quickly if they are to prevent being completely cut off.
Unsurprisingly, the rumour mill has already begun to spin, and there are a number of individuals vying for the empty position, including Nathan Jones.
According to The Star, Jones has surfaced as an early potential option following Xisco’s dismissal yesterday night.
Jones is thought to be one of a number of managers that Wednesday considered before appointing the Spaniard, and he’s now firmly back in the running.
Jones’ most recent managerial stint was a fiasco, and it’s apparent how much of an impact he had on Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League last time out, but his previous achievements at Luton Town scream volumes and cannot be ignored only on the basis of time.
He’s an appealing manager in certain ways, and he’s the type who will lay the groundwork for years to come and invest in the cause in the long run.
He may simply provide sustainability, which we all know the Owls require, but he isn’t the only name in the hat, and there may be a more fit candidate for the post out there.
Alan Biggs, a talkSPORT reporter, has made a comment that has definitely sparked some thought.
Indeed, he has claimed that Warnock, who has only recently left Championship rivals Huddersfield Town, would be interested in taking over at their Yorkshire neighbors if the opportunity arises.
It’s difficult not to feel he’s not precisely what they need right now.
True, he won’t have them playing an expansive and thrilling brand of football – Wednesday fans must understand that it will be straightforward, dogged, and anything but pretty.
He’s a firefighter by definition, and he has a lot of credibility for coming in on a rescue mission and saving teams from relegation at this level – just look at Huddersfield Town last season, who seemed hopeless before he arrived at the John Smith’s Stadium.
It all stems from his man-management abilities, which include knowing how to manage all different types of people in the locker room and reviving spirits when the going gets rough and the odds are stacked against them, which Wednesday could certainly use.
It’s a short-term appointment, and they’ll need to have a succession plan in place, but Warnock believes he’s the greatest choice for getting over the line and fighting another year.
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