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On-loan Town striker set for new manager at League One giant

On-loan Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi is set for a new manager at League One side Sheffield Wednesday.

By Ross Halls · Ipswich Star

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Ipswich Town loanee Ali Al-Hamadi will have a new manager after Sheffield Wednesday sacked Henrik Pedersen.
Matt Hamshaw has taken interim charge of Sheffield Wednesday while the club searches for a permanent successor.
Al-Hamadi joined the League One club on a season-long loan deal in August.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Ipswich Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi is set to play under a new manager at Sheffield Wednesday following the sacking of Henrik Pedersen. The League One club dismissed Pedersen after fewer than 15 months in charge and back-to-back league defeats. Matt Hamshaw has stepped in as interim head coach while the club begins the process of appointing a permanent replacement.

Al-Hamadi joined Sheffield Wednesday on a season-long loan in August after a proposed move to Polish club Rakow Czestochowa fell through due to a medical issue. The Iraqi international forward has not scored in his first eight appearances for the Owls, having previously experienced an injury-affected loan spell at Luton Town.

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