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:
17. (8th) Alex Neil (Stoke) - 1 year and 1 month
After leading Sunderland to promotion from League One last year, the 42-year-old Scot left Wearside to join Stoke last August. The Potters finished 16th last season and have endured a tough start to this season. Photo: Nathan Stirk
18. (7th) Jon Dahl Tomasson (Blackburn) - 1 year and 3 months
Tomasson, 47, succeeded Mowbray at Ewood Park last summer and has made a positive impression during his first season at Blackburn. Rovers narrowly missed out on a play-off place on goal difference. Photo: Luke Walker
19. (6th) Kieran McKenna (Ipswich) - 1 year and 9 months
In his first full season at Portman Road, McKenna, 37, guided Ipswich to promotion from League One. The Tractor Boys have also made an excellent start since their return to the Championship, winning nine of their first 11 league games this season. Photo: Alex Pantling
20. (5th) Steven Schumacher (Plymouth) - 1 year and 10 months
Plymouth finished on 101 points as they won the League One title under Schumacher, 39, last season. Photo: Dan Mullan