SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - APRIL 13: Danny Rohl, Manager of Sheffield Wednesday, looks on during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sheffield Wednesday and Stoke City at Hillsborough on April 13, 2024 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)
Chris Powell latest as Sheffield Wednesday continue Danny Röhl contract talks.
Sheffield Wednesday are expected to hand a new contract to popular assistant coach Chris Powell in the event of successful negotiations over a new contract for Danny Röhl, The Star understands.
It’s understood that The Owls have continued talks with their German coach this week, with both parties believed to be keen on striking a deal to extend his deal with the club. The Star revealed at the start of the month that Röhl has requested tweaks to his backroom staff, but it seems Powell remains a firm part of his future plans.
Former England international Powell revealed in a radio interview earlier this month that his own contract with Wednesday is set to expire in June – a decision of his own making – but suggested a confidence that his time at S6 would continue. The contracts of other staff including the likes of Sascha Lense, Sal Bibbo and Henrik Pedersen currently expire alongside Röhl’s deal in the summer of 2025. The German boss has repeatedly described the excellent working relationship within his coaching staff.
Powell – who told The Star earlier this season that he had no desire to step back into management – struck up fan favourite status within the Wednesday fan base for his engaging personality, his heel-kicking and crossbar-climbing celebrations now pledged into folklore after their successful survival mission.
