Leeds United fans were unimpressed with Sheffield Wednesday manager Garry Monk after he refused to shake the hand of Birmingham City boss Pep Clotet.
Monk was the Leeds manager for a total of 53 games during the 2016/17 season. Now in charge of Swansea City, the 40-year-old angered Peacocks fans with his lack of class, when refusing to shake the hand of Pep Clotet after each other’s sides drew 1-1.
Will this ruin future employment chances for Garry Monk?
Yes
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Our yearly reminder @GarryMonk is an unprofessional individual
Look at the state of his behaviour this week #BCFC #LUFC pic.twitter.com/ACZ5KzF9Zu
— Barney © (@BarneyStuart21) November 27, 2019
I saw both Monks & Peps interviews & it’s not very difficult to see which person has true humility, dignity, class & decorum with the other having none of the above & completely classless
— Franco Gasparotti (@francogasparot1) November 28, 2019
Sorry, What is everybody on about here….
Gary Monk is in a different class….
He has to be as he cannot be taught…… pic.twitter.com/qt36KMjBRf
— Dave Reynolds (@_Dave_R) November 28, 2019
Tells you all you need to know about the ‘man’ ….
— side before self (@Ktowngaz) November 28, 2019
All of these fans were quick to point just how classless it is to refuse a managers handshake, the match was a draw so it seems a reasonable thing to do anyway.
What a child.
— Mr. G (@TheGriffardinho) November 28, 2019
Selfish snake
— Dale Brown (@dale_brown_) November 28, 2019
Embarrassing joke
— fredchapman46 (@fredchapman46) November 28, 2019
What Do We Think?
This was a childish move from Monk, which isn’t going to look good on his reputation going forward. Will it impact his chances of securing future roles? It’s unlikely to, but this might be a bump in the road or at least a tricky interview question for the 40-year-old. However, what is clear, is that plenty of the Leeds faithful don’t appear to be missing and why should they when they have Marcelo Bielsa in the dugout trying to get them to the Premier League.