Pedersen takes over with Owls a 'chaotic mess'

Henrik Pedersen takes over at a time when the club is in utter turmoil.

For the third month in a row players and non-footballing staff haven't been paid on time. People are struggling to pay the bills and are worrying about what will happen every time payday comes around.

It seems the players have had enough. Some could hand their notice in and we've already seen Josh Windass and Michael Smith have their contracts ended.

We understand the players aren't prepared to play in a training match against Burnley. Will they do the same for the league opener against Leicester in just over a week's time? That would make national headlines and would be a hugely significant statement if it happens.

How Pedersen manages this situation is hard to imagine. What can he do? He might be left with what amounts to an under-21 side to pick from.

The Championship is an unforgiving league. Wednesday could face a points deduction in the future after they and owner Dejphon Chansiri were charged by the EFL. They're already clear favourites to go down.

Simply put, he might be left hoping a takeover happens soon and that until then he can just about keep things ticking along. There are interested parties out there but it all comes down to one man. Is Chansiri prepared to sell and if so, at a reasonable price?

Until that happens Sheffield Wednesday appear destined to continue being a chaotic mess, creating an incredibly difficult situation for Pedersen to navigate.