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Sheffield Wednesday Have Hired a “Winner”

Ben Tozer, who played over 600 games in his career, has labelled Sheffield Wednesday’s new manager Dave Challinor a “winner”. The Owls announced that Dave Challinor would take charge of the club after the sacking of Henrik Pedersen following two…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 11:12 AM
Sheffield Wednesday Have Hired a “Winner”
Key Things to Know
  • Former EFL defender Ben Tozer has praised Sheffield Wednesday's appointment of Dave Challinor, labelling the new manager a "winner."
  • Challinor replaces Henrik Pedersen, who was sacked following two consecutive losses to teams near the bottom of the table.
  • Challinor's first match in charge will be an FA Cup away fixture against League Two side Oldham Athletic.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former EFL defender Ben Tozer has praised Sheffield Wednesday's appointment of Dave Challinor as manager, describing the 51-year-old as a "winner" who knows what it takes to succeed. Challinor takes charge of the Owls following the dismissal of Henrik Pedersen, who was sacked after consecutive defeats against teams near the bottom of the table.

Challinor's tenure begins with cup fixtures, starting with an FA Cup match away at League Two side Oldham Athletic followed by an EFL Trophy meeting with Accrington Stanley. Speaking on the Essential EFL podcast, Tozer noted these cup fixtures offer Challinor a perfect opportunity to implement his ideas before returning to League One action.

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