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Sheffield Wednesday’s new manager could be boosted by return of key duo from injury

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By Liam Norcliffe · The Star

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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Di’Shon Bernard and Liam Cooper could return from injury for incoming manager Dave Challinor's first game in charge.
Sheffield Wednesday agreed a deal to hire former Stockport County manager Dave Challinor as their new boss.
Challinor watched from the stands as 10-man Sheffield Wednesday drew 1-1 against Blackpool on Sunday.

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Incoming Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor could be boosted by the return of defenders Di’Shon Bernard and Liam Cooper for his first match in charge. Challinor was in attendance during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Blackpool ahead of his official unveiling, with the club already confirming an agreement to hire the 51-year-old former Stockport County boss.

Interim manager Matt Hamshaw revealed that Bernard and Cooper narrowly missed the Blackpool fixture to avoid unnecessary risk, but both could return for the FA Cup trip to Oldham Athletic. Wednesday also recently welcomed back Ricardo Santos and Jordi Liongola to provide further defensive reinforcements.

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