Former Derby coach Shuttleworth leaves Sheffield Wednesday role

Summarised from Derbyshire Live's report · Updated 5 Nov, 14:20 · Archive

Pete Shuttleworth has left his position as first-team coach at Sheffield Wednesday following Dave Challinor's appointment as manager. Challinor replaced Henrik Pedersen, who was sacked at the end of last month. Shuttleworth, a former Derby County analyst, had joined Sheffield Wednesday in September 2025.

The club's sporting director Simon Wilson praised Shuttleworth's contribution during a period of significant change at the club. Wilson highlighted his knowledge of the game, recruitment network, and ability to support players 'with genuine care and professionalism'. He also commended Shuttleworth's involvement in community initiatives at the club.

Matt Hamshaw, who was previously an assistant to Paul Warne at Derby County, is joining Challinor's backroom staff at Sheffield Wednesday. Hamshaw had been manager at Rotherham United before taking over as interim head coach at Derby ahead of John Eustace's appointment in February 2024.

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• Former Derby County coach leaves club after manager sacking as statement madePete Shuttleworth has left his role as a first-team coach at Sheffield Wednesday with the former Rams analyst now on the lookout for a new role in footballDerbyshire Live · 5 Nov, 13:06

In this story: Pete Shuttleworth · Dave Challinor · Henrik Pedersen · Sheffield Wednesday · Derby County · Matt Hamshaw

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