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What Dave Challinor told Sheffield Wednesday stars on day one

Dave Challinor is gearing up for his first match in charge of Sheffield Wednesday after getting back in the saddle following his summer departure from…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:18 PM
What Dave Challinor told Sheffield Wednesday stars on day one
Key Things to Know
  • Dave Challinor told Sheffield Wednesday players they are an amazing group capable of achieving great things.
  • Challinor was appointed as the new Owls manager following the departure of Henrik Pedersen.
  • His first match in charge will be against Oldham Athletic in the FA Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New Sheffield Wednesday manager Dave Challinor addressed his squad for the first time following his appointment as Henrik Pedersen's successor. Footage released by the club showed Challinor praising the players as an amazing group capable of achieving significant success this season. The former Stockport County manager is preparing for his first competitive game in charge.

Challinor takes over Sheffield Wednesday ahead of an FA Cup tie against Oldham Athletic this weekend. Supporters hold high expectations for the club to mount a League One promotion push to return to the Championship, following Challinor's previous run to the play-off final with Stockport.

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