Sheffield Wednesday are in a delicate position as the new season approaches.
The Owls have had a horrible summer, with owner Dejphon Chansiri failing to pay playing personnel on time twice, and players like Josh Windass now ready to leave the club for free.
Danny Rohl has expressed his desire to quit Hillsborough since April, having grown tired of Chansiri’s antics.
| Danny Rohl’s record as Sheffield Wednesday manager (as per Transfermarkt) | |
| Games | 89 |
| Won | 34 |
| Drawn | 19 |
| Lost | 36 |
| Win percentage | 38.2% |
The prospect of managing the Owls has become increasingly unappealing, allowing the German’s deputy, Henrik Pedersen, to take over.
According to the Star, the 47-year-old will be seriously considered by Wednesday for the soon-to-be vacant managerial role.
Speaking exclusively to Football League World, Sky Sports pundit and former EFL striker Don Goodman believes that employing Pedersen could be the Owls’ best option.
Don Goodman backs Henrik Pedersen to succeed Danny Rohl.
“There’s definitely two ways of looking at Henrik Pedersen,” Goodman told me.
“Should he become the new Sheffield Wednesday manager? “For starters, almost anyone in their right mind is going to find the position appealing realistically, given the transfer embargo for three windows, the loss of important players due to non-payment of wages, and so on.
“I don’t think many people expect Sheffield Wednesday to do anything except struggle next season under such conditions.
“On the other side, from Henrik Pedersen’s perspective, it could be his first chance to be number one, but it would also be considered a free hit if it fails under such difficult conditions. So there are the two sides to the dispute.”
Henrik Pedersen might have an impossible challenge next season
Taking on your first managerial post in English football might be unlike any other, with distinct challenges that set it apart from the rest of the world.
This is the case when you can have a summer of preparation and maintain a tranquil atmosphere around the club, never mind being thrown into the scenario that Wednesday is currently in.
Pedersen will have to work hard to persuade as many players as possible not to go with another club until Chansiri’s predicament is addressed.
That may be optimistic thinking, as six of the existing Owls have apparently put in their notices.
As a result, the 47-year-old would have to construct a squad comprised primarily of academy products, inexperienced players wanting to establish themselves.
That may foster a resilient mood at Hillsborough, with Owls fans eager to rally behind the young players who are guiding them ahead during this difficult time.
However, previous examples such as Derby have demonstrated that, over the course of 46 games, relegation may be unavoidable for Wednesday in their current position.
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