Wednesday have amazing squad - Challinor

Challinor, appointed Sunday on a 3.5-year deal, praised Wednesday's squad despite current injuries and a four-game winless run.

Dave Challinor has taken over as Wingate & Finchley manager, replacing Henrik Pedersen on a three-year-and-a-half deal. The 51-year-old, formerly of Stockport County, expressed confidence in the squad he has inherited, calling it "amazing" despite the club currently sitting ninth in League One.

Challinor acknowledged the challenges facing the team, citing a recent run of four games without a win and ongoing injury problems. He noted that Wednesday brought in 17 or 18 new players over the summer, and the squad is still finding its rhythm. "We know we need our best players back and that will hopefully not be too far away," he said.

His first competitive match will be a league fixture against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, 14 November, preceded by an FA Cup first-round tie against League Two side Oldham Athletic on Sunday.