5 EFL Championship Managers to watch out for

2. Garry Monk (Middlesbrough)

Garry Monk

While not exactly a 'new' name, Monk has raised eyebrows with a brilliant record in his short managerial career. His 8th place finished with Swansea in the EPL shows that he has the capacity to deliver.

Even though his subsequent failure with the Swans raises questions about his management skills, it must be noted that he is still 38, an almost childlike age for most football managers.

He has gone on to prove, however, that his second season nightmare at Swansea was only a blip, reviving Leeds United - one of the giants of the English game from a never-ending loop of mediocrity.

He led the club to a seventh-place finish, missing out the playoffs in a late-season loss of form, but his side impressed critics and fans equally.

Monk was appointed manager of relegated side Middlesbrough ahead of this season and while things have started slowly, Monk seems equipped to iron out the issues and lead Boro back to the top flight.

Monk's potential alone could be enough to have as one to watch out for never mind his record.