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Sheffield Wednesday fans all say the same thing about Henrik Pedersen getting sacked tonight

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Sheffield Wednesday Fans All Say the Same Thing About Henrik Pedersen Getting Sacked Tonight

Sheffield, January 1, 2026 – Tension is mounting at Hillsborough as Sheffield Wednesday fans overwhelmingly react to rumors of manager Henrik Pedersen's imminent sacking, reportedly set for tonight following a dismal run in the EFL Championship.



Pedersen, the Danish tactician who took over as head coach on July 31, 2025, after Danny Röhl's departure, has faced a rocky start to the 2025-26 season. His tenure began with a 2-1 loss to relegated Leicester City on the opening day, followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Wrexham after trailing 2-0. A brief highlight came in September with a 2-0 victory over Portsmouth, thanks to goals from captain Barry Bannan and rising star George Brown. However, recent results have soured the mood: back-to-back defeats to Middlesbrough and Hull City, coupled with a shocking FA Cup exit, have left Owls supporters demanding change.

Social media is ablaze with fan reactions, where a clear consensus emerges. "It's time – Pedersen out tonight!" tweeted @OwlMadLad, echoing sentiments from thousands. "All saying the same: sack him now before we go down," posted @HillsboroughHero, with over 5,000 likes. Forums like Owlstalk are flooded with threads titled "PEDERSEN SACKED TONIGHT – GOOD RIDDANCE," where users lament his defensive tactics and failure to integrate summer signings effectively.

Despite extending his contract in July 2025 and expressing love for the club, Pedersen's past – including sackings at Eintracht Braunschweig (2018) and Strømsgodset (2021 amid racism allegations) – fuels doubts. One fan summed it up: "We all say the same: he's gone tonight. Fresh start needed."

Club insiders hint at emergency board talks, with potential interim options like former assistant or youth coach in frame. As of 8 PM UTC, no official confirmation, but the fanbase's unified cry is deafening: Pedersen's time is up.

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