Dave Challinor’s debut as Sheffield Wednesday manager did not go as planned, as the Owls were knocked out of the FA Cup by League Two opponents Oldham Athletic, and there were aspects of the performance that he was particularly unhappy with.

Oldham were well-deserved winners in extra time, with Wednesday putting up a jaded display that few expected from Challinor’s first game in command. It’s the first time the 51-year-old has taken on a dugout position without winning.

The new manager’s expectations were not met, particularly in the first half. Wednesday dominated possession, but had only one shot and three touches inside the Latics’ box. It reminded me of why Owls fans were so upset with Henrik Pedersen’s setup.

Challinor, on the other hand, was not going to allow this become the norm, and he was seen taking copious notes in his notebook for what was likely to be a heated team meeting during the break.

Dave Challinor’s notepad prompts some internet reactions.

Oldham’s victory over Wednesday was broadcast live on TNT Sports on Sunday evening, and with the TV cameras out, the Owls were unable to put on a show in the first half of Dave Challinor’s tenure.

The cameras got an over-the-shoulder image of the Wednesday supervisor taking notes midway through the first half, and he already had a whole page of complaints.

“This is hilarious, by the way. “It took him 2 minutes to see how dire Palmer is,” was another comment, along with “That result might just be what Challinor needed to witness.”

Sheffield Wednesday fans offer homage to Dave Challinor following the FA Cup defeat.

Sheffield Wednesday fans quickly soured on Henrik Pedersen when results didn’t go their way, but despite losing the FA Cup at the first hurdle to a team in a lower division, the majority of reaction during and after the game was directed at the performance on the pitch, not in the dugout.

Following the game, Challinor maintained a disgruntled demeanour, with the majority of supporters agreeing with him, with the underlying opinion that some of the players aren’t physically where they should be at this point in the campaign.

Most Wednesday fans were frustrated with Pedersen’s approach to protecting players after poor results, whereas the new manager appears content with highlighting areas where things aren’t good enough, which is winning them over.

Dave Challinor will need time to execute ideas as Sheffield Wednesday’s manager.

While it would have been perfect for Dave Challinor to stroll in, make a few changes, and watch Wednesday improve, the first 45 minutes of his employment show that this is not going to happen.

Challinor is joining a team that, according to him, isn’t physically ready and is dealing with a lot of injuries.

Mason Burstow is the latest casualty, while Ashley Maynard-Brewer was forced off during the game, and Harry Grey was dropped from the squad at the last minute after failing to complete the warm-up.

The 51-year-old will undoubtedly require time, but it appears that the Wednesday supporters, or at least the most vociferous members, are willing to give him that. Certainly more so than with Challinor’s predecessor.

Challinor was widely seen as Wednesday’s best option at the start of the season, and now that he is in charge, those in the Hillsborough seats are willing to give him enough time to lead the club ahead. Meanwhile, his harsh personality is helping them gain support, even if the results take some time to show.