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Sheffield Wednesday urged to appoint head coach who is ‘outstanding candidate’ by EFL expert

Sheffield Wednesday are in the hunt for a new head coach to replace Henrik Pedersen and have a big decision to make.

By Harry Mail · The72

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 7:55 AM

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EFL expert George Elek urged Sheffield Wednesday to appoint Dave Challinor as their new head coach.
Sheffield Wednesday are searching for a manager after sacking Henrik Pedersen following defeats to Notts County and Doncaster Rovers.
Elek described Challinor as the outstanding candidate with a proven record of success across multiple divisions.

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EFL expert George Elek has urged Sheffield Wednesday to appoint former Stockport County manager Dave Challinor as their new head coach. Speaking on the Not The Top 20 Podcast, Elek labeled the 51-year-old manager an obvious choice and the outstanding candidate among contenders to succeed Henrik Pedersen, who was dismissed following consecutive defeats against Notts County and Doncaster Rovers.

The72's Harry Mail highlights that Challinor is currently available after leaving Stockport County, where he guided the team from the National League into League One. A move to Sheffield Wednesday would reunite Challinor with Owls sporting director Simon Wilson and winger Louie Barry, both of whom he previously worked with during his successful tenure at Edgeley Park.

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