We’re only 11 games into the 2023/24 Championship season - yet there have already been multiple managerial changes in the second tier.
Wayne Rooney has taken charge of Birmingham City following the surprise sacking of John Eustace and The Blues’ strong start to the season.
At Sunderland, Tony Mowbray’s side appear to have built on last season’s run into the play-offs, while just over a year has passed since the 59-year-old replaced Alex Neil as the Black Cats’ head coach.
Here are the longest-serving managers in the Championship and how long they have been at their current clubs:
. Picture by FRANK REID
Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray and Trai Hume. Picture by FRANK REID Photo: Frank Reid
. (24th) Wayne Rooney (Birmingham) - 1 day
With the club sitting sixth in the Championship, Birmingham made the surprise call to sack John Eustace 11 games into the season. The Blues have appointed Rooney, 37, as his successor after the former Manchester United striker left DC United in October. Photo: James Gill
. (23rd) Neil Thompson (Sheffield Wednesday) - 7 days
Thompson has taken caretaker charge of Sheffield Wednesday while the club search for a new manager following the sacking of Xisco Munoz. Photo: Clive Rose
. (22nd) Darren Moore (Huddersfield) - 19 days
After his surprise exit from Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season, the 49-year-old returned to management when he was appointed Huddersfield boss in September, replacing Neil Warnock at The John Smith's Stadium. Photo: Matt McNulty
. (21st) Daniel Farke (Leeds) - 3 months
Following their relegation from the Premier League, Leeds turned to former Norwich boss Farke, 46, who won promotion from the Championship twice with The Canaries. The Whites sit fifth in the table with 19 points heading into the international break. Photo: George Wood
. (20th) Enzo Maresca (Leicester) - 3 months
Maresca has previously coached Manchester City’s youth team and was a first-team coach at the Etihad Stadium last season. The 43-year-old took charge of Leicester in the summer and has made an excellent start, winning 10 of his first 11 league games in charge. Photo: Yong Teck Lim
. (19th) Valerien Ismael (Watford) - 3 months
Watford went through three head coaches last season and appointed former Barnsley and West Brom boss Ismael over the summer. While The Hornets have only taken 10 points from 11 games this season, Ismael, 48, was given a contract extension in October. Photo: Julian Finney
. (18th) Michael Duff (Swansea) - 3 months
The departure of Russell Martin, who joined Southampton, left Swansea looking for a new head coach this summer. They opted to appoint 45-year-old Duff, who took Barnsley to the League One play-off final last season. After a challenging start to the season, The Swans have won their last four league games. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
. (17th) Russell Martin (Southampton) - 3 months
After two years at Swansea, Martin, 37, moved to Southampton in the summer and signed a three-year deal at St Mary’s. It has been a challenging start to the season for The Saints, who sit 10th in the table and were beaten 5-0 at Sunderland in September. Photo: Nathan Stirk
. (16th) Erol Bulut (Cardiff) - 4 months
While former boss Sabri Lamouchi kept Cardiff in the Championship last season, The Bluebirds opted not to offer the Frenchman a new contract. Cardiff then appointed 48-year-old Bulut, who has taken 17 points from his first 11 league games in South Wales. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
1. (24th) Wayne Rooney (Birmingham) - 2 days
With the club sitting sixth in the Championship, Birmingham made the surprise call to sack John Eustace 11 games into the season. The Blues have appointed Rooney, 37, as his successor after the former Manchester United striker left DC United in October. Photo: James Gill
2. (23rd) Neil Thompson (Sheffield Wednesday) - 8 days
Thompson has taken caretaker charge of Sheffield Wednesday while the club search for a new manager following the sacking of Xisco Munoz. Photo: Clive Rose
3. (22nd) Darren Moore (Huddersfield) - 20 days
After his surprise exit from Sheffield Wednesday at the end of last season, the 49-year-old returned to management when he was appointed Huddersfield boss in September, replacing Neil Warnock at The John Smith's Stadium. Photo: Matt McNulty
4. (21st) Daniel Farke (Leeds) - 3 months
Following their relegation from the Premier League, Leeds turned to former Norwich boss Farke, 46, who won promotion from the Championship twice with The Canaries. The Whites sit fifth in the table with 19 points heading into the international break. Photo: George Wood