Why Garry Monk is ‘thinking about everything’ to put Sheffield Wednesday back on track
For it seems a lot longer than six days ago that Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk was describing to the media how his side’s run since Christmas had been the most difficult period he has faced in his managerial career.
Since then, of course, the Owls have produced a resolute performance in defeat to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City superstars in the FA Cup fifth round.
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Hide AdYes, it was another defeat – the ninth since Christmas – but it was a performance which restored some much-needed pride and one which Monk hopes will finally act as a springboard to return to the form which saw Wednesday soar to the heady heights of third place on December 22.
“The consistency was there then and in this period, as I have talked about many times, the consistency hasn’t been there and it proves, as you have seen, to be very costly," said Monk,
At today’s press conference at Middlewood Road, ahead of tomorrow’s trip to promotion-chasing Brentford, Monk was in fine form – a far cry from the frustrating figure he cut on Saturday teatime.
There was no air of dejection, but a sense of optimism – even a touch of excitement when he was talking about the future of youngster Alex Hunt – and was poking fun at reporters.
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