A new name has emerged among the favourites to become Sheffield Wednesday’s next manager.
Ever since Henrik Pedersen’s dismissal last weekend, fans have been poring over bookmaker odds and speculating as to who could replace him.
Matt Hamshaw is in temporary charge of the Owls and oversaw their midweek draw with Cambridge United. He is again expected to be in the dugout for Blackpool’s trip to Hillsborough tomorrow (November 1).
When Pedersen’s departure was announced, less than 24 hours on from a 2-0 derby defeat to Doncaster Rovers, Wednesday’s sporting director Simon Wilson said: “First and foremost, I want to thank Henrik for his professionalism, commitment and contribution during an exceptionally challenging period for Sheffield Wednesday.
“We knew the start of this season would be difficult due to the scale of change across the club, but our expectation was always that we would develop as the season progressed, establishing a recognisable style of play and greater consistency in our performances.
“Although we have accumulated points, we haven’t seen enough progress in those areas. We believe making a change now gives us the best opportunity to establish those foundations and build towards the second half of the season and beyond.
“We remain ambitious about what we can achieve this campaign, and our focus remains on building a Sheffield Wednesday team with a clear identity, capable of delivering sustained improvement and long-term success.”
Here is a fresh look at the BetVictor favourites to land the Wednesday gig on a permanent basis.
