Next Sheffield Wednesday manager: Available 48-year-old emerges as new candidate

Sheffield Wednesday are considering a move for Jimmy Thelin to fill their vacant managerial position, according to reports from The Daily Record and Expressen. Matt Hamshaw remains in interim charge following the dismissal of Henrik Pedersen, with the League One club sitting ninth in the table. The 48-year-old Swedish manager has been unattached since parting ways with Aberdeen in January 2026.

The72's Charlie Hodgson argues that Thelin may represent the most exciting candidate on Wednesday's shortlist, which also features Dave Challinor. Thelin previously guided Jonkopings Sodra to promotion, finished as Allsvenskan runner-up with IF Elfsborg, and won the Scottish Cup with Aberdeen in 2025. Other potential targets include Martin Paterson, while Dean Holden is reportedly set to extend his contract at Hull City.