Sheffield Wednesday appoint Dave Challinor, with Clint Hill set to join staff
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Sheffield Wednesday have reached an agreement for Dave Challinor to become their new manager, with former Premier League defender Clint Hill expected to join his coaching staff. Hill’s arrival would reunite the pair, who have worked together at several clubs, and adds an experienced assistant to Wednesday’s new leadership team.
Challinor is expected to replace Henrik Pedersen, who was dismissed last weekend, and work again with Wednesday sporting director Simon Wilson. The 51-year-old led Stockport County to the League One play-off final last season and has managed 839 league matches, recording a 53% win rate. Hill previously played for Stoke City, Crystal Palace and QPR.
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In short
- Wednesday have agreed a deal for Dave Challinor.
- Clint Hill is expected to join as his assistant.
- Challinor led Stockport to last season’s League One play-off final.
How this story developed
- 17 minutes ago Wednesday confirmed Challinor’s appointment, with the new manager expected at the match against Blackpool as the club looks to its longer-term plans; Hill is still expected to join him.
- 22 minutes ago Sheffield Wednesday reached an agreement for Dave Challinor to take charge, with former Premier League defender Clint Hill expected to join his coaching staff and reunite with him.
Explained simply
Sheffield Wednesday, known as the Owls, are a football club based in Sheffield. They compete in the English league system, where clubs aim to win promotion to higher divisions and avoid relegation to lower ones.
Dave Challinor is a manager who has worked at several clubs, most recently Stockport County, and has a long-standing coaching partnership with assistant Clint Hill. Wednesday’s sporting director, Simon Wilson, helps shape the club’s football plans, including its longer-term direction.
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