Danny Rohl Departs Sheffield Wednesday Amid Turmoil and Unpaid Wages
So here’s the big story making waves in the football world — Danny Rohl, the head coach of Sheffield Wednesday, has officially parted ways with the club. The announcement was made just days before the start of the new Championship season, and it’s stirred up a lot of emotion and speculation.
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Rohl's exit was confirmed to be by mutual consent , but it’s clear that underlying issues led to the split. The club, owned by Dejphon Chansiri, has been dealing with serious financial problems. Over the summer, wages weren’t paid on time — not just once, but for two straight months. That triggered a third transfer embargo from the EFL, meaning the club is now barred from signing any player for a fee in this transfer window and the next two in 2026.
Now, that alone would make things tough for any manager, but add to that Rohl’s reported fallout with the owner and his absence from the first two weeks of pre-season, and it paints a picture of a club in disarray. His entire backroom staff — including Sascha Lense, Chris Powell, Neil Thompson, and Sal Bibbo — also left alongside him, signaling a full clean break.
For context, Danny Rohl took over the reins at Hillsborough back in October 2023, stepping in when the team had just two points from their first 10 games. Most people had already written Wednesday off as relegation-bound, but Rohl turned things around dramatically. They clawed their way out of the drop zone and finished a solid 12th place last season — a remarkable feat many have rightly called a “miracle.”
Despite rumors linking him to the Leicester City job earlier this summer, Rohl won’t be stepping into another role just yet. He’s expected to take time before deciding on his next move. In a heartfelt farewell on Instagram, he thanked the players, staff, fans, and even the chairman for giving him his first shot as a manager. He reflected on key moments — like the dressing room atmosphere after the Sunderland win and the final day at Watford — as memories that will stay with him forever.
In the end, this wasn't the way either side would’ve wanted things to go. But between the unpaid wages, transfer bans, and overall instability, the situation became untenable. Rohl leaves with his head held high, having delivered stability in the most challenging of circumstances — and a legacy many fans will not forget any time soon.
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