Reports from Mike McGrath and John Percy suggest that Sheffield Wednesday’s manager, Danny Rohl, is in the process of bringing experienced coach Chris Powell on board to expand his coaching team.

Rohl was appointed as the replacement for Xisco Munoz just last week, and he has been actively integrating himself at Hillsborough while enhancing his backroom staff. Now, it appears that he’s enlisting the services of a seasoned English coach.

According to The Telegraph reporters McGrath and Percy, Chris Powell, a 54-year-old coach, is on the verge of joining Sheffield Wednesday in a coaching capacity. Powell has been without a coaching role in recent months after departing from Tottenham Hotspur before the start of the current season. He previously held the position of head of academy coaching at the club but is now poised to make a return to football in a senior role with the Owls.

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Powell comes with a wealth of coaching experience in the English Football League (EFL), having served as a manager at Charlton Athletic in the past. He was even offered a temporary return to The Valley after Dean Holden’s departure earlier this year, but he declined the opportunity.

This addition of Powell is seen as a shrewd move. While Rohl is a promising young coach with a solid track record, Powell’s expertise in coaching in England is extensive. He has a background in managing teams and an intimate knowledge of the EFL. Additionally, he has held a long-term role within Gareth Southgate’s England coaching setup.

The combined experience of Powell and Rohl, along with their coaching philosophies and standards, could make for a formidable coaching duo in Sheffield Wednesday’s dugout. Fans are likely eager to receive confirmation of his appointment.

Sheffield Wednesday is facing a challenging battle to maintain their Championship status, as they currently sit at the bottom of the table and are still searching for their first league win of the season. Powell’s rumored arrival following Rohl’s appointment provides a glimmer of hope for the club.

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