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Sheffield Wednesday sack head coach after less than 15 months
Sheffield Wednesday sacked head coach Henrik Pedersen after 14 months due to two League One defeats in five days.
In brief
Sheffield Wednesday sacked head coach Henrik Pedersen after 14 months due to two League One defeats in five days. Sheffield Wednesday sacked head coach Henrik Pedersen after 14 months of poor results including two League One defeats in five days. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Sheffield Wednesday sack head coach
Sheffield Wednesday sacked head coach Henrik Pedersen after less than 15 months in charge following two League One defeats in five days.
Final match defeat
Pedersen's last match was a 2-0 loss to Doncaster Rovers in a South Yorkshire derby where fans demanded his resignation after conceding twice in the first 17 minutes.
Interim coach appointed
Matt Hamshaw, previously sacked by Rotherham United, took over as interim coach for Wednesday's next match against Cambridge United.
Club's current position
Sheffield Wednesday are eighth in League One, two points outside play-off places after 11 games.
Club statement
Wednesday said Pedersen provided 'stability and leadership' during an 'exceptional period in the club's history'.
Sporting director's view
Sporting director Simon Wilson said the club expected a difficult start but offered a recognisable style of play and greater consistency.
Pedersen's performance
Pedersen oversaw a 2-0 defeat at Notts County and one win in six league matches with Wednesday failing to score in four games.
Pedersen's comments
Pedersen said he heard fan chants demanding his resignation after zero points from two games and expressed confidence in bouncing back.
The headline
Sheffield Wednesday sacked head coach Henrik Pedersen after 14 months of poor results including two League One defeats in five days.
