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Sheffield Wednesday agree deal for Dave Challinor to become manager
Sheffield Wednesday have agreed a deal for Dave Challinor to become manager of the League One club in Sheffield.
Pedersen was sacked after the club said it had not seen enough progress in the team’s performances.
Challinor, 51, previously managed Stockport County, guiding them to the League One play-off final last season.
His record includes several promotions after working his way up through non-league football.
Former Premier League defender Clint Hill, Challinor’s long-time assistant at Stockport, is expected to join him.
Challinor is expected at Hillsborough for Wednesday’s game against Blackpool, while further coaching appointments may follow.
Sheffield Wednesday have agreed a deal for Dave Challinor to become their manager, the club confirmed.
The former Stockport County manager was expected to attend the League One match against Blackpool at Hillsborough on November 1.
Challinor is set to take over from Henrik Pedersen, who was sacked the previous weekend.
Challinor previously worked with Wednesday sporting director Simon Wilson at Stockport.
Clint Hill, Challinor’s long-time assistant at Stockport, is expected to join him.
- Who
- Dave Challinor is set to become Sheffield Wednesday manager.
- What
- The club confirmed an agreement for him to take over.
- When
- The agreement was reported on November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Sheffield Wednesday, based at Hillsborough in Sheffield.
- Why
- Not stated
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The BBC reported that Sheffield Wednesday were moving swiftly to appoint a replacement for Henrik Pedersen.
The Yorkshire Post reported on the contenders for the vacant manager’s job.
Sheffield Wednesday confirmed an agreement for Dave Challinor to become manager.
- New manager
- Dave Challinor
- Previous club
- Stockport County
- Outgoing manager
- Henrik Pedersen
- Expected assistant
- Clint Hill
- Match
- Sheffield Wednesday v Blackpool at Hillsborough, November 1, 2026
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First and foremost, I want to thank Henrik for his professionalism, commitment and contribution during an exceptionally challenging period for Sheffield Wednesday.
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