'Picture very clear' for Sheff Wed boss Rohl

Danny Rohl's future as Owls boss is in doubt after a turbulent season behind the scenes

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl says his "picture is very clear" amid speculation he is to leave his role following the conclusion of the league season.

After the Owls' 1-1 draw against Watford, the 36-year-old confirmed he had a clear plan over his own future ahead of the post-season recess.

"I know what I want to do, my picture is very clear," Rohl told BBC Radio Sheffield.

"But it's also part of the decision-making of the club."

Rohl has had to juggle several off-field issues during his time at Hillsborough, including a small transfer budget and a reported strained relationship with owner and chairman Dejphon Chansiri - who has been subject to several fan protests during the season.

And despite being under contract at Wednesday until 2027, Rohl did little to appease talk surrounding his departure this summer.

"I will not forget this place. It doesn't matter what happens now," he added.

"To have such a relationship so quickly, such a belief, such hope, such a respectful togetherness - I can't have expected this when I took over.

"It will be part of the bottom of my heart."

Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl signed 14 new players in the summer, 10 of which were on free transfers.

Rohl took over Wednesday in October 2023 with the club in freefall, seven points from Championship safety following the club's worst ever start to a league season.

The German immediately took to the hearts of Owls fans and helped save the club from relegation to League One on the final day of last season with a victory at Sunderland.

This season, Rohl has helped consolidate Wednesday's second-tier status and after securing a top-half position in the final Championship standings, he was applauded by the travelling support at Vicarage Road for several minutes at the end of the match on Saturday.

"I had a view of my last 560 days at this club to look in their faces," Rohl reflected.

"How they celebrate, how they call my name – its always special. Big, big respect to them.

"The heartbeat of this club are the fans, they are always there. I have never had a negative experience with these fans, always positive."

In a closing note, Rohl thanked the club for the support he has been given in his first managerial job of his young career.

"I thank you for all your support - for the fans, the journalists, for the staff. Thank you so much."