Scottish Cup-winning manager a ‘leading candidate’ for major EFL job

Thelin is among the leading candidates to become Sheffield Wednesday’s new manager, according to a new report.

By Ryan McGinlay · Herald Scotland

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 9:49 PM

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Former Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin is reportedly a leading candidate for the Sheffield Wednesday job.
The 48-year-old has been unattached since leaving Aberdeen in January.
Sheffield Wednesday parted ways with previous manager Henrik Peterson earlier this month.

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Former Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin has emerged as a leading candidate to take over at Sheffield Wednesday, according to a report from the Daily Record. The 48-year-old Swedish tactician has been out of work since being dismissed by Aberdeen in January and is reportedly a frontrunner to succeed Henrik Peterson at Hillsborough.

Thelin previously guided Aberdeen to Scottish Cup glory, ending the club's 35-year wait for the trophy after arriving from Elfsborg in summer 2024. Sheffield Wednesday, currently competing in League One under interim manager Matt Hamshaw, are looking for a permanent boss to lead their push for Championship promotion.

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