A former Rotherham United manager has been recruited by Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday have added former Rotherham United boss Matt Hamshaw to their coaching team.

The Owls have been on the hunt for a new addition to Henrik Pedersen’s staff since Craig Mudd’s move to Manchester City.

Hamshaw is no stranger to the Hillsborough faithful having made 86 appearances for the club during his playing days. He was most recently employed by Rotherham United, who relieved him of his duties as their manager in March.

Matt Hamshaw was sacked by Rotherham United in March. | Pete Norton/Getty Images

placeholder image — Matt Hamshaw was sacked by Rotherham United in March. | Pete Norton/Getty Images

Sheffield Wednesday recruit Matt Hamshaw

The 44-year-old has taken up the position of first-team coach and will be in the dugout for Wednesday’s League One season opener away at Leyton Orient tomorrow (August 15).

Wednesday’s sporting director Simon Wilson said: “Matt arrives with the type of experience we were looking to add - he has been a serial winner in League One. In addition to the strong knowledge he possesses of League One and the Championship, he also has a very current understanding of the teams and challenges we will face this season.

“He brings something different to what we have within the coaching group, including a strong focus on set-pieces, which we know is essential in today’s game.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to Craig Mudd, whose departure for Manchester City created this opportunity. Craig made a significant contribution during an especially challenging period for the club. He was a popular member of staff and a talented coach, who will be missed, and we wish him every success with his next step.”

Matt Hamshaw has returned to Sheffield Wednesday having started his playing career with the Owls. | Tony Johnson

Matt Hamshaw’s coaching career

Hamshaw was part of Paul Warne’s coaching team at Rotherham, helping the Millers seal promotion from League One on three separate occasions. He followed Warne to Derby County and the feat was emulated with the Rams in 2024.

Hamshaw struck out on his own when he took the reins at Rotherham last year, but he was axed with the Millers edging dangerously towards relegation to League Two.

Lee Clark replaced him at the New York Stadium, although could not save the South Yorkshire club from the drop.

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