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:
21. (4th) Ryan Lowe (Preston) - 1 year and 10 months
After guiding Plymouth to promotion from League Two, Lowe was appointed Preston’s manager in 2021. The 45-year-old led North End to a 12th-place finish in his first full season at Deepdale. Photo: Lewis Storey
22. (3rd) Nigel Pearson (Bristol City) - 2 years and 7 months
Pearson, 60, took charge at Ashton Gate in April 2021. The Robins have finished 17th and 14th in his two full seasons in charge. Photo: Tony Marshall
23. (2nd) Gary Rowett (Millwall) - 3 years and 11 months
In Rowett’s three full seasons at Millwall the club have regularly competed for a play-off place under the 49-year-old. They missed out on a top-six place on the final day of the season last term. Photo: Steve Bardens
24. (1st) Mark Robins (Coventry) - 6 years and 7 months
Robins, 53, took charge of Coventry in 2017 when they were bottom of League One. After winning promotion to the Championship in 2020, The Sky Blues almost reached the Premier League last season as they were beaten by Luton in the play-off final. Photo: George Wood