Sheffield Wednesday boss leaves by mutual consent after two years

Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore leaves by mutual consent after two years in charge and less than a month after taking them up.

The 49-year-old was appointed by the Owls in March 2021 and guided them to victory in last month’s League One playoff final against Barnsley.

In addition, Moore’s backroom staff have also left Hillsborough. It means, the club have no manager, no technical staff, no Head of Recruitment and a load of players going out of contract at the end of this month.

Sheffield Wednesday can announce that manager Darren Moore has left the club by mutual consent

— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) June 19, 2023

Sheffield Wednesday can announce that manager Darren Moore has left the club by mutual consent.

Moore joined the Owls in March 2021 and departs with Wednesday having won promotion to the Championship this May via the play-offs following two seasons in League One.

Moore’s backroom staff also depart S6.

Chairman Dejphon Chansiri told swfc.co.uk: “Both parties believe that now is the right time we go our separate ways.

“The journey of Sheffield Wednesday with Darren has been in many ways unique and always as a team. In the football industry, journeys come to an end and now is that time, which we both agree.

“The mutual respect we have for each other is immense on a personal and professional basis and I offer my sincere thanks for the dedication and commitment Darren has given to our club.

“Darren will always be welcome at Hillsborough.”

Moore told swfc.co.uk: “I would like to take this time to acknowledge the chairman, Mr Chansiri, for giving me the opportunity to manage this great football club in Sheffield Wednesday, it’s been a journey in every sense.

“Both the chairman and myself have been determined to get this club back into the Championship. I’m delighted this has been achieved, and I hope the football club continues to develop and will soon fulfil the dream of mine, which was to take them back to the Premier League where they belong.

“I would like to thank all the players, past and present, that I have had the joy of working with over my time here. For the many hours spent on the training ground and in the classroom, I thank you all. The staff who have worked so hard day in, day out, I thank you for your commitment and help throughout my campaign.

“Now to the loyal fantastic fans, all you Wednesdayites, I want to thank you personally and from the bottom of my heart. With all your support and passion we have created history this season and achieved our goal of promotion.

“This was most apparent during the second leg of the play-offs at Hillsborough when so many people around the country thought it wasn’t possible, we rallied together to achieve the impossible. Also the scenes I witnessed from the technical area at Wembley, especially for the winning goal, will be images I will never forget.

“Onwards and upwards to you all at SWFC and please stay together as one. WAWAW.”

The process to appoint a new manager is now underway and the club will make no further comment at this time.

Here’s what fans said as the Sheffield Wednesday boss leaves by mutual consent after two years in charge…

@GrantR_1867: After a nice couple of seasons, let the circus resume..

@MollyShep: Well this was the absolute last thing I was expecting. What on earth?! All the best, Darren

@StephHumphrey84: There really needs to be a dislike button on here!

@ljwrd6: Are you taking the piss, this club never fails to amaze me

@STAUNT0N: Why? He’s done a great job and has Championship experience at West Brom where they struggled after he left them, can’t understand this decision

@Afoxich: Cheers for your efforts Darren. Thank you for helping give us fans some of the best memories in our lifetime. Think ultimately we finished 3rd and was all but out after first leg of PO’s so it’s not quite as ridiculous as some may believe. But thanks again 👏🏻

@Brad583546: Translation, Moore wanted a few quid for transfers and Chansiri would only give him a bag of magic beans

@MollyShep: Honestly had to check this wasn’t a fake account. Crikey! Surely gotta be over transfers/budget/ambitions?

@swiddoy76: That’s not an announcement I wanted from the club ffs 🤦 how has that even happened

@JoeKneale582: April Fools is in April lads

@andymcelwaine: What??????? That’s proper strange. Thank you Darren. You gave us a brilliant day out. Wonder what’s gone off here.

@LiamOttewell: No idea what’s gone off! Has Moore got a job lined up? Has Chansiri gone mad, all possible. Personally I’d go and get Duff. Never a dull moment. #swfc

@Nathan1867: This actually feels like a death in the family im gutted wtf #swfc some explanations please would be nice 🤷🏽‍♂️

@Danswfc1867: This is 100% not transfer fee related, no way chansiri would still do that fans forum tomorrow if it was! #swfc

@adam7485: Thanks Darren, I wasn’t always your biggest fan but after the memories you’ve given us in the last few weeks I was all in. Good luck in your next role #swfc

@e_swfc: Darren always made it very clear it was his intention to stay with us in the championship. I’m in absolutely no doubts now it was Chansiri, especially given Darren he says it was his “dream” to take us up again in the statement #swfc

@JozephSM: It’s been a pleasure Gaffa. To me it says that Chansiri is wanting premier league football in 24/25, and doesn’t think Moore’s the man for it (or Darren wants to build a youthful squad and develop players). I think it’s a mix in club goals, and Chairman doesn’t like it. #SWFC

@Ollieargyle9: What is this? 96 points, only came 3rd because they were up against two other really strong teams. Managed to put that disappointment aside and still took them up. Utter madness, hope they regret this because they deserve to #pafc #swfc #itfc

@CarlosShires: Gutted 😔 #swfc 🦉 MASSIVE Thank You to this man, memories we’ll never forget 💙

@JamesK__1: My football club never ceases to amaze, disappoint and embarrass an absolute clusterfuc7 of a decision 3 weeks after Wembley and such positivity….. #swfc

@haddington: Why can’t we just have nice things? #swfc

@ollietupling98: Back to reality, biggest season in a long time… no players, no Head of Recruitment and no manager 😂😂😂😂😂 #swfc

@rwn1992: Utterly shocked, I know I’ve called for his head before but he’s completely changed the mentality of the club. Wish him all the best, chansiri better have a good choice up his sleeve #swfc

I took SWFC up via a last minute at Wembley. I had lead the team on a record breaking unbeaten run, got in a 20 goal striker, lead the playoff comeback to end all comebacks, created a new harmony at the club and then left them 47 days before the next season with 14 players. #swfc pic.twitter.com/SLYJRl5qFH

— Victoria (@Victoria1867) June 19, 2023