How has Tony Pulis’ start compared to former Sheffield Wednesday managers?

Five managers have been in charge of Sheffield Wednesday during Dejphon Chansiri’s tenure as chairman.

Tony Pulis is the latest manager to take the Hillsborough hot seat following the sacking of former manager Garry Monk.

Pulis has endured a slow start as Owls boss failing to win a game in his opening eight matches following a 2-0 defeat to fellow relegation contenders Nottingham Forrest last night.

Tony Pulis defended his players performances following the result as he said, “I don’t want to criticise the players because I do believe they are giving their best but it’s not enough to win games.”

The defeat to Nottingham Forrest meant the Owls slipped to their fourth straight defeat meaning Tony Pulis has picked up less points in his opening eight fixtures than his predecessors.

His three draws and five losses makes Pulis’ start the worst of any manager since Dejphon Chansiri has owned the club.

Tony Pulis barking orders on the touchline. CC: Sheffield Wednesday

Former manager Garry Monk enjoyed the best start of any manager as he collected 15 points from his first eight games.

Steve Bruce was the only manager to go unbeaten in his first eight games as Owls boss as he guided Wednesday to three wins and five draws collected 14 points.

Fan favourite Carlos Carvahal guided Wednesday to a playoff final in his first season as boss but only collected nine points from his opening eight games.

Carvahal’s successor, Jos Luhukay only scraped seven points as he won one, drew four and lost three.

Sheffield Wednesday currently sit rock bottom of the Championship, seven points from safety after 19 games.

Tony Pulis’ men host Coventry City on Saturday as the Welshman will be looking to secure his first win as Owls boss.

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