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‘Exciting times’ predicted for Sheffield Wednesday under new manager Dave Challinor

Dave Challinor watched The Owls’ draw against Blackpool on Sunday…

By Liam Norcliffe · The Star

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Interim boss Matt Hamshaw predicted exciting times ahead for Sheffield Wednesday under new manager Dave Challinor.
Challinor watched Sheffield Wednesday draw 1-1 against Blackpool from the stands on Sunday.
The 51-year-old is the first managerial appointment made by owners Arise since their May takeover.

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Interim manager Matt Hamshaw has predicted exciting times ahead for Sheffield Wednesday following the appointment of Dave Challinor as manager. Challinor, who watched Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Blackpool from the stands on Sunday, is the first managerial hire made by the club's ownership group Arise since their May takeover.

The 51-year-old manager reunites with sporting director Simon Wilson at Hillsborough after the pair previously worked together at Stockport County. Challinor brings extensive experience to the role, having achieved seven managerial promotions across spells with Stockport, Hartlepool United, AFC Fylde, and Colwyn Bay.

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