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Cheeky lifts and childhood breaks – Sheffield Wednesday man out to stifle returning Owl Jerry Yates

Sheffield Wednesday will come up against a recent former player on Sunday.

The Star

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:58 PM

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Sheffield Wednesday caretaker boss Matt Hamshaw aims to stop former Owls forward Jerry Yates on Sunday.
Yates, currently on loan at Blackpool from Luton Town, previously worked with Hamshaw at Rotherham and Derby.
Sunday's fixture against Blackpool may be Hamshaw's final match as caretaker manager following Henrik Pedersen's sacking.

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Sheffield Wednesday caretaker boss Matt Hamshaw is preparing to face former Owls forward Jerry Yates when Blackpool visit Hillsborough on Sunday. Yates, who is currently on loan at Blackpool from Luton Town, previously played for Sheffield Wednesday on loan and has a long-standing relationship with Hamshaw dating back 16 years to Rotherham United's academy.

Hamshaw recalled signing Yates as a 13-year-old and coaching him at Derby County, noting he aims to stop the striker from scoring this weekend. The match could mark the end of Hamshaw's caretaker stint as Wednesday seek a permanent replacement for recently dismissed manager Henrik Pedersen.

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Cheeky lifts and childhood breaks – Sheffield Wednesday man out to stifle returning Owl Jerry Yates

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