Challinor 'unanimous choice' to take Owls forward

Challinor appointed Sheffield Wednesday manager on a three-and-a-half year deal until 2030, with his first match a Sunday FA Cup tie at Oldham Athletic.

Sheffield Wednesday have appointed Dave Challinor as manager on a three-and-a-half year contract running until 2030. The 51-year-old left Stockport County in the summer after losing in the League One play-off final and has won promotion at every club he has managed.

Chairman David Storch said Challinor was the "unanimous choice" following a thorough recruitment process led by sporting director Simon Wilson. "We are still at the beginning of an ambitious journey," Storch said. "Significant progress has been made in rebuilding the foundations of the club, but we recognise there is much more work ahead."

Challinor takes over a Wednesday side ninth in League One, two points outside the play-offs. He replaces Henrik Pedersen, who was dismissed following successive defeats, and interim manager Matt Hamshaw. Challinor will be joined by first-team assistant coaches Clint Hill and Antony Sweeney. His first match in charge is Sunday's FA Cup first-round tie at League Two Oldham Athletic.