Jimmy Thelin among Sheffield Wednesday next manager contenders with Owls keen on former Aberdeen boss

Thelin is among the leading candidates for the vacant Sheffield Wednesday manager role after leaving Aberdeen in January.

Jimmy Thelin is among the leading contenders for the Sheffield Wednesday manager job, with the League One club keen to hold talks with the Swedish boss. Wednesday sacked Henrik Pedersen earlier this month and are currently in the interview process for his replacement.

Thelin, 48, led Aberdeen to Scottish Cup glory last year and guided the Dons into the Conference League group stages before departing Pittodrie in January. He has since taken time away to spend with family, though he has received offers from clubs in Scandinavia and Europe. The Swedish manager has long expressed a desire to test himself in English football.

Wednesday, under new ownership, are targeting a swift return to the Championship. Dave Challinor and Paul Heckingbottom are also among the early bookmakers' favourites for the position. Matt Hamshaw is in interim charge for Sunday's clash with Blackpool.