Sheffield Wednesday manager Henrik Pedersen wouldn't get an "easy ride" at Blackburn Rovers | OneFootball

The Dane has been linked with a move to Ewood Park.

Sheffield Wednesday may have endured one of the worst seasons in their history, but the reputation of Henrik Pedersen and his players has remained intact.

On the face of it, finishing a campaign on zero points would be viewed as woeful, but given what has happened off the pitch at the South Yorkshire club, there is no negative judgment on anyone other than maligned former owner Dejphon Chansiri.

Pedersen was appointed Owls boss last summer, having held the role of assistant manager from 2023 under Danny Rohl, and was given the unenviable task of guiding the club through choppy waters, with the club deducted 18 points throughout the season.

Despite finishing rock bottom of the Championship, there have been reports that Blackburn Rovers are eyeing a move for Pedersen, while other clubs on the continent are also keen.

Why Henrik Pedersen may be reluctant to leave Sheffield Wednesday for Blackburn Rovers

Wednesday may be a League One club next season, but there is plenty to feel positive about for supporters of the South Yorkshire outfit.

David Storch's takeover of the club has lifted the dark clouds that hovered over Hillsborough during Chansiri's reign, and the club is poised to be a financially stable club for the foreseeable future.

Not only that, but the Owls have a man in charge who has remained loyal to the cause despite all the turmoil in Pedersen, who has attracted interest from Blackburn and beyond.

When asked whether he thought Pedersen could be tempted by a move to Ewood Park, FLW's Sheffield Wednesday fan pundit Patrick McKenna poured cold water on the idea.

"In regards to Henrik Pedersen, I do think it appears he's quite happy at Sheffield Wednesday at the minute," Patrick told Football League World.

"I don't particularly think he would be looking to move elsewhere. It was an extraordinary situation he was in last season, where nobody could really judge him, so there was a complete free hit.

"If he went to Blackburn this season, there'll be no free hits there, or he won't get an easy ride. I think whoever's going to be managing Blackburn next season, it will be a relegation battle, so whether he answers that, I'm not so sure.

"He managed to ride out last season at Hillsborough, and he seems to have got a lot of goodwill from the new ownership."

Why staying at Hillsborough would be wise for Henrik Pedersen

While the interest from a Championship side may be flattering, Blackburn is far from a stable club, and the 48-year-old must seriously consider whether he wants to go through another challenging situation.

Since Tony Mowbray departed his post in 2022, Rovers have gone through seven managers in four years, including caretaker appointments, with six of those coming in the last two years.

The Lancashire club's instability has also been reflected in their league finishes, yo-yoing from the cusp of the play-offs to the brink of relegation year after year.

Moreover, he is seemingly going to be allowed to lead the Owls into a new era, where they will likely be challenging for promotion rather than facing another relegation battle.

"It does seem that they are going to give him a chance in League One, and I think he is going to want to take that chance," Patrick continued.

"I expect him to be managing us next season, and I don't particularly see him wanting to leave, whether it is for Blackburn or whether it is for another club."

Of course, there is no point delving into the Dane's record in England, but his stints in Europe perhaps paint a better picture.

Pedersen's time in charge of Eintracht Braunschweig was deemed a failure after he lasted just 14 games, averaging 0.79 points per game, but he fared much better in Scandinavia in terms of on-field performance.

At Strømsgodset, he deployed an attractive style of play and developed young players before he was controversially dismissed, while at Vendsyssel, he did a steady job in difficult conditions, making the club competitive again.

Clearly, there is much for Blackburn and Pedersen to consider, but with this one, it feels that the grass is unlikely to be greener on the other side.