Next Sheffield Wednesday Manager Odds: Henrik Pedersen Favourite For Role
Sheffield Wednesday's financial troubles have been well documented and now it looks like they will have to prepare for next season without their impressive young manager Danny Rohl.
Betting sites have opened a market on who could take over if the German leaves, and current assistant manager Henrik Pedersen is the early frontrunner.
Rohl has been linked with a number of clubs and is keen to test himself at a higher level.
He is reportedly negotiating his exit with the Sheffield Wednesday hierarchy, and an announcement is expected soon.
So, who will take over from the 36-year-old? Let's look at the candidates and their odds with bookmakers.
Pedersen Could Get Promotion
If the Sheffield Wednesday board are hoping to avoid too much upheaval, they could turn to current assistant manager Pedersen to make the step up.
Of course, there is the chance that he will follow Rohl out the door, but he may be interested in becoming the club's main man.
The 47-year-old has managerial experience from spells in Denmark and Norway, and would be a popular appointment with Wednesday fans.
He is the 4/6 favourite with football betting sites to be promoted to the top job.
Williams To Fly In?
Former Swansea manager Luke Williams is popular in the next Sheffield Wednesday manager betting.
The 44-year-old was recently pictured working at Bristol airport, but would surely prefer to move back to the football world.
He first came to prominence when leading Notts County back into the Football League, and also did a decent job at the Swans before being sacked in February.
Will he swap the airport for the challenge of leading the Owls back to the top flight?
He is the 6/1 second favourite for the job.
Sheffield Wednesday Next Manager Odds:
Manager | Odds | Probability |
Henrik Pedersen | 4/6 | 60% |
Luke Williams | 6/1 | 14.3% |
Michael Carrick | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Gary O'Neil | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Steve Cooper | 8/1 | 11.1% |
Steven Gerrard | 10/1 | 9.1% |
Jack Wilshere | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Michael Beale | 12/1 | 7.7% |
Sean Dyche | 14/1 | 6.7% |
Tony Mowbray | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Eric Ramsey | 16/1 | 5.9% |
Carrick Could Make Quick Return
Carrick has only been out of work for less than a month, but he could make an instant return to the dugout at Hillsborough.
The former Manchester United midfielder impressed during his time in charge at Middlesbrough, but was sacked after a 10th-place finish last season.
He assembled a talented young squad at Boro, something the new manager at Sheffield Wednesday will have to work with, due to their transfer embargo.
The 43-year-old is 8/1 to take over at the Owls.
O'Neil Biding His Time
Gary O'Neil continues to bide his time before stepping back into management.
The former Wolves and Bournemouth boss has been linked to several clubs, but seems to be waiting for the right challenge.
He would certainly have a challenge at Sheffield Wednesday, but would he be interested in taking over a club under a transfer embargo?
O'Neil is 8/1 with betting apps to get the job.
Cooper Would Be Big-Name Appointment
Steve Cooper remains unemployed, despite being a potential candidate for multiple jobs.
The Welshman has earned the right to manage at a high level, so dropping down to a struggling Championship team may not interest him.
His achievements at Nottingham Forest were nothing less than miraculous, and Leicester fans will be wondering what might have been if they had stuck with him last season.
It would be a surprise appointment, but Cooper is 8/1 in the market.
Gerrard And Wilshere Among Outsiders
After missing out on a return to Rangers, Steven Gerrard is priced at 10/1 for the Owls job.
Jack Wilshere (12/1) is still on the lookout for his first managerial role, while former QPR and Sunderland boss Michael Beale can also be backed at 12/1.
Sean Dyche, who will surely be hoping to get a bigger job, is 14/1, with Tony Mowbray and Eric Ramsey being the 16/1 outsiders for the role.
* Reminder: These are hypothetical odds provided by industry experts.
