Danny Röhl’s departure has only deepened fears of relegation at Sheffield Wednesday, with the crisis-hit club now odds-on to drop to League One - who could take over at Hillsborough?
Sheffield Wednesday's preparations for the 2025/26 Championship season have been thrown into disarray after manager Danny Rohl left the club by mutual consent, less than two weeks before their opening fixture against Leicester City.
The German coach, who took charge in October 2023 and masterminded a remarkable turnaround from relegation candidates to a mid-table finish, has stepped down amid escalating financial turmoil at Hillsborough.
Rohl’s exit follows a summer marred by unpaid wages, a third EFL-imposed transfer embargo, and growing unrest behind the scenes.
Tensions between Rohl and club owner Dejphon Chansiri came to a head earlier this month, with the 36-year-old initially refusing to return for pre-season training.
Now, with first-team staff Sascha Lense, Chris Powell, Neil Thompson and Sal Bibbo also departing, the Owls find themselves managerless and in crisis mode ahead of a high-profile clash against Leicester.
Former caretaker Henrik Pedersen, who oversaw early pre-season sessions, is widely expected to take the reins on a temporary basis. Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday fans are left wondering what’s next for a club once again making headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Next Sheffield United Manager Odds
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| Manager | Odds |
|---|---|
| Henrik Pedersen | 4/6 |
| Luke Williams | 6/1 |
| Gary O'Neil | 8/1 |
| Michael Carrick | 8/1 |
| Steve Cooper | 8/1 |
Who is favourite to be the next Sheffield Wednesday manager?
Henrik Pedersen is the frontrunner to become the next Sheffield Wednesday manager following Danny Röhl’s shock departure just days before the new Championship season.
Having served as Röhl’s trusted assistant since October 2023, Pedersen is seen as the continuity candidate, a familiar face in the dressing room and a coach who already commands the respect of the squad.
His recent contract extension with the Owls, combined with strong backing from club insiders and bookmakers (who price him at 4/6), suggests his appointment is a matter of when, not if.
Pedersen also led early pre-season training in Röhl’s absence, further underlining the club’s trust in his leadership.
With Wednesday hampered by a transfer embargo and financial instability, an internal promotion offers both financial practicality and tactical stability ahead of their curtain-raiser at Leicester City on August 10.
Sheffield Wednesday Championship Relegation Odds
Sheffield Wednesday head into the 2025–26 Championship season as clear relegation favorites, with betting markets pricing them at 4/11 with Bet Victor to drop to League One.
Off-field chaos, including unpaid wages, multiple transfer embargoes, and ongoing financial instability, has left the Owls struggling to strengthen their squad ahead of a gruelling campaign.
Managerial upheaval following Danny Röhl’s exit only adds to the uncertainty, making their survival fight an uphill battle.
Unless significant improvements come quickly, Wednesday look destined to be embroiled in a relegation scrap.
