Ex-Premier League star to join Sheffield Wednesday backroom team as new manager announced

Dave Challinor appointed Sheffield Wednesday manager after Henrik Pedersen's sacking; ex-Palace defender Clint Hill expected to join as part of backroom staff.

Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed the appointment of Dave Challinor as their new First-Team Manager following the sacking of Henrik Pedersen. The 51-year-old, who left Stockport at the end of last season after losing the League One play-off final to Bolton, will be in attendance at Wednesday's fixture against Blackpool at Hillsborough on Sunday. The club will formally introduce him to supporters on Monday.

Former Crystal Palace, QPR and Stoke defender Clint Hill is expected to join Challinor's backroom team. The 48-year-old was part of Challinor's coaching setup at Stockport from 2021 until this summer and was one of the first people the club spoke to as talks accelerated. Challinor has a track record of success, having previously got Stockport promoted from the National League and League Two, and enjoyed spells at AFC Fylde and Hartlepool.