EX-SAINTS manager Stuart Gray is hoping to be told he has the Sheffield Wednesday job on a permanent basis.

Gray, put in temporary charge in early December following the sacking of another ex-Saints manager, Dave Jones, has lifted resurgent Wednesday out of the Championship relegation zone.

Yesterday the Owls thumped Leeds 6-0, four of the goals coming after Leeds subMatt Smith was sent off for a foul seconds into the second half. “I've got to sit down and have a glass of wine with the chairman after I've finished with you guys,” said Gray in his press conference.

“(It was) a good result and a good performance, hopefully a 6-0 win will help me to get the job.

“I remember I was caretaker at Southampton and our last two games at The Dell we beat Arsenal and Manchester United, so it's probably up there with those. And I got the job.”

When told chairman Mandaric had still to make his mind up over the managerial vacancy, Gray added: "I'll have a glass of wine, but he might not mention the job then.

“He might come and see me (on Sunday), we're in training, but I want to enjoy this moment because it doesn't happen many times in your playing, managing or coaching career."

Wednesday have won four and drawn three of their eight league games under Gray.