Next up, Monk’s side host Wigan Athletic on Saturday, and the Owls will be eager to move back in to the play-off places with three points at Hillsborough. In the mean time, there’s plenty of rumours doing the rounds in the division, as managers keep a watchful eye on the upcoming January transfer window. Click and scroll through the gallery to see all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
1. Welsh powerhouse training with former club
Wales international Joe Ledley is currently training with his former club Cardiff City to maintain his fitness, as he looks to find a new club after leaving Derby County at the end of last season. (The 72). (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
2. Pundit expresses fears over Leeds defender's future
Ex-Footballer Noel Whelan has claimed it's 'make or break' time for Leeds United's Barry Douglas, and that he could be moved on in the summer if he doesn't up his game this season. (Football Insider). (Photo by Will Russell/Getty Images) Photo: Will Russell
3. Royals ace reveals Premier League ambitions
Reading full-back Andy Yiadom has revealed that he almost joined Swansea City when they were in the Premier League, and has admitted he still harbours ambitions of playing top tier football. (Wales Online). (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images) Photo: Laurence Griffiths
4. Ex-Newcastle United boss favourite for Stoke City job
Alan Pardew has emerged at the bookies' favourite to become the next permanent Stoke City manager, should the struggling Potters decide to sack under-fire boss Nathan Jones. (Paddy Power). (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Photo: Matthew Lewis