League One Sheffield Wednesday have sacked head coach Henrik Pedersen after less than 15 months in charge following two defeats in five days.
Pedersen’s final match in charge was a 2-0 defeat at Doncaster Rovers in a South Yorkshire derby on Saturday, when fans called for the 48-year-old to leave after seeing their side concede twice inside the first 17 minutes.
Matt Hamshaw, who was sacked by Rotherham United after less than a year in charge last season before becoming a coach at Wednesday in August, has taken over on an interim basis.
In a statement, Wednesday said Pedersen had provided “stability and leadership” during an “exceptional period in the club’s history”.
Sporting Director Simon Wilson said the club had expected the start of the season to be “difficult” but offer “a recognisable style of play and greater consistency in our performances”.
“Although we have accumulated points, we haven’t seen enough progress in those areas,” added , externalWilson.
“We believe making a change now gives us the best opportunity to establish those foundations and build towards the second half of the season and beyond.”
Dane Pedersen also oversaw a 2-0 defeat at Notts County on Tuesday as part of a run of one win in six league matches, with Wednesday failing to score in four of those games.
Speaking after the defeat to Rovers, Pedersen said he had heard chants directed against him by fans.
“I’m hurting like they are hurt,” Pedersen told BBC Radio Sheffield.
“After zero points from two games, I’m not happy… nobody is happy.
“I’m sure we can bounce back and have a strong season.”
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