Manager c take over Sheffield Wednesday as Pedersen's successor – Owls can fulfil dream

Jimmy Thelin is among the main candidates to replace Henrik Pedersen as Sheffield Wednesday manager after the Dane's surprise departure on Monday.

Sheffield Wednesday parted ways with manager Henrik Pedersen on Monday after back-to-back league defeats to Notts County and Doncaster Rovers. Pedersen, who joined the club in July 2025 when they were in the Championship, expressed surprise at the decision, noting that the sacking came after a strong run including nine unbeaten games.

Pedersen said: "I didn't see it coming, I definitely thought there would be a longer string than losing two games after a strong, strong period."

Jimmy Thelin, the 48-year-old Swedish manager who left Aberdeen in January, is among the main candidates to succeed Pedersen. Thelin won the Scottish Cup with Aberdeen during the 2024/25 season and took them to the UEFA Conference League. He would be open to the Sheffield Wednesday job as it would fulfil his dream of managing in England. Matt Hamshaw has been appointed interim manager while the club searches for a permanent successor.