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‘I burn for this club’ – under-pressure Sheffield Wednesday boss on fan ‘anger’ after Doncaster Rovers defeat

The Owls lost 2-0 in Saturday’s South Yorkshire derby…

By Liam Norcliffe · The Star

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:15 PM

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Henrik Pedersen addressed supporters' anger after Sheffield Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against Doncaster Rovers.
Sheffield Wednesday lost the South Yorkshire derby 2-0 after conceding two goals within the opening 16 minutes.
Traveling supporters booed and chanted for manager Henrik Pedersen to be sacked during the match.

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Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen addressed mounting fan frustration following a 2-0 derby loss away at Doncaster Rovers on Saturday. The defeat marked the Owls' second straight league loss following a midweek setback at Notts County, leaving Pedersen under intense pressure as travelling supporters chanted for his dismissal.

Pedersen insisted he understands the supporters' anger, stating he is hurting and remains fully dedicated to the club. Conceding two early goals within 16 minutes sealed Wednesday's defeat, but Pedersen emphasized his squad's determination to respond when they host Cambridge United at Hillsborough on Tuesday.

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