Sheff Wed appoint former Stockport boss Challinor

BBC Radio Sheffield's Rob Staton

Sheffield Wednesday's new owners wanted to bring in a winner - someone capable of turning recent defeats and draws into victories.

Challinor's record fits the bill, with seven promotions to his name already. He also knows League One through his time at Stockport County.

His task will be to provide an effective form of football. He has to bring a Sheffield Wednesday squad together that has talented individuals but now needs to be shaped into a team.

The top seven in League One is starting to look strong and Wednesday, along with Leicester and possibly the rising MK Dons, will be looking at joining the group that appears to be establishing.