And after Bates hit out at Chris Turner by saying 'I don't know of a goalkeeper who has become a successful coach', obviously forgetting about Dino Zoff, speculation has mounted that he wants a new manager in.
Wise has done remarkably well since taking over at Millwall as player-manager and has not only steered them to become serious play-off contenders but also put them in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Turner has come out with lots of excuses this season for his team not being good enough but under the financial constraints at Hillsborough, but he has not done that bad a job under the curcumstances.
If Bates does become involved with Wednesday and Turner does find himself without a job, there will no doubt be a shower of speculation on who will replace the former Owls custodian, as with players the club would be able to attract.