Former Stockport County boss is new favourite to take over Sheffield Wednesday post - with promotion-winning rival also in contention as short-list narrows

Former Stockport County manager is the favourite to replace Henrik Pedersen at Sheffield Wednesday after the club sacked him following a 2-0 defeat to Doncaster Rovers.

Sheffield Wednesday have sacked manager Henrik Pedersen after a 2-0 loss to Doncaster Rovers. The club is now searching for a replacement, with a former Stockport County boss emerging as the favourite candidate. A promotion-winning rival is also in contention as the shortlist narrows.