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Sheffield Wednesday caretaker boss Lee Bullen has confirmed he is interested in being made Owls' manager on a permanent basis.

Bullen was installed in the role temporarily following Steve Bruce's departure to join Newcastle United, but the former Wednesday player now feels he is ready to step into the role in a full-time capacity.

This is the third time that the 48-year-old has held the position temporarily, as he has been involved with the club's coaching set-up since 2011 and held various roles such as assistant manager and development squad head coach.

So, would it be a good move for the Owls to appoint Bullen as Bruce's permanent successor? Or should the Hillsborough outfit go for someone with more senior managerial experience?

We discuss...

Kealan Hughes

"Whilst Bullen would be a great asset to have on the coaching staff, he is just not ready to take on such a big role as his first job in management.

"His knowledge of the club would help if he took on the role but he is an unknown in terms of tactical knowledge, man management and ability to galvanise and lead a squad, so at this point would be risky.

"Instead Wednesday should opt for a manager with plenty of experience, particularly Championship experience, and Bullen can remain in his current coaching role and assist the new boss with his in-depth knowledge of the club.

"Bullen does know the squad very well however and he would have picked up different methods and management skills from the various managers The Owls have had over the last few years. It would be a risk to appoint Bullen, but it does have a chance of working well."

Louie Chandler

"I actually don't think it would be the worst idea in the world. "After finally feeling unified again in the final months of last season, the last thing Wednesday need right now is another polarising figure in the dug-out. "Bullen is somebody who knows the club inside out, somebody the fans will have an immense amount of respect for and ultimately be able to bring everybody together after a serious hammer blow. "Would he get them in the top-six? I seriously doubt it. But then I think they would have struggled under Steve Bruce. So even if Bullen takes the job until a more established candidate becomes available, I think it could work for the Owls." Alfie Burns “This could really work, and in my eyes, seems the only sensible thing to do at this stage of the summer. “Bullen has always impressed me when addressing the media and he’s found himself in some tough positions in the Wednesday dugout over the years. “The current situation is no different, it is difficult and it’ll take a man with a big personality to pull the Owls through it. “Bullen can do that in my eyes and has more than enough about him to get Wednesday going in the coming season.”