EFL boss Henrik Pedersen has been brutally sacked with his club just outside the playoffs after a very strong start to the season

An EFL boss has been sacked despite a strong promotion push in the opening weeks of the season. Henrik Pedersen has been relieved of his duties at Sheffield Wednesday despite his team sitting two points outside of the playoff zone.

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