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

Sheffield Wednesday have confirmed the appointment of Dave Challinor as their new manager. It follows the sacking of Henrik Pedersen by the League One club. Challinor will be at Hillsborough on Sunday for their league game with Blackpool. In a statement, the club said: “ Sheffield Wednesday Football Club can confirm that an agreement was reached last night for Dave Challinor to become the club’s new First-Team Manager. “The 51-year-old will be in attendance at today’s fixture against Blackpool at Hillsborough.