Sheffield Wednesday’s remaining seven Championship matches may be meaningless in terms of the club’s overall fortunes, but they will undoubtedly assist revive momentum at Hillsborough if positive results fall their way.

The Owls’ season has, of course, been dominated by off-field issues, with the Steel City club still in administration at the start of April, having been placed in such measures by former chairman Dejphon Chansiri in late October.

On the pitch, however, it has been a sorry state of affairs, with Wednesday guaranteed to finish the Championship season with the division’s lowest-ever points total, as the maximum number they could accrue between now and the end of the campaign on May 2nd is 15, eight fewer than Rotherham United’s currently unwanted low of 23, which was accumulated nine years ago.

Henrik Pedersen has been left with an extremely thin squad as a result of the EFL’s transfer and squad registration sanctions imposed on the club during the final weeks and months of Chansiri’s contentious ownership in S6, and their 3-1 defeat to Hull City last time out saw them record English football’s longest winless streak – 33 matches in all competitions.

Although many predicted the Owls’ relegation to League One, especially after the 18-point deduction, Pedersen had come under fire from some fans for his in-game management.

However, with David Storch being granted ‘preferred bidder’ status, the Dane has broken his silence on his long-term future as the American works to complete his widely anticipated takeover in the coming weeks.

Henrik Pedersen provides an update on his Sheffield Wednesday future amid David Storch negotiations.

At the moment, the club is unsure what restrictions would be in place next season in League One if Storch’s ownership through Arise Capital Partners is completed before the summer transfer window, as his consortium has recently met with the EFL.

Although this leaves the South Yorkshire side in the dark about recruitment, it has already been announced that Pedersen will remain in S6 for the first portion of Wednesday’s redevelopment.

In an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield, the 48-year-old stated that he had a good discussion with David (Storch) to receive an update on the issue.They are working very hard to ensure that Sheffield Wednesday is in the greatest possible condition in the future.

When asked about the upcoming season, Pedersen responded: “I have a contract for two more years. I’d love to stay here, and we’ve had some great chats.

“I will do my best to prepare Sheffield Wednesday for the League One season.”He stated that the purpose of this is to plan for pre-season, create scouting profiles, and gain insight into free transfers in League One and the Championship.There’s a lot to do. However, we all help each other here.

“We can prepare as best we can. We know exactly what we want.”Whatever happens, we can continue to track all of the players available for free transfer and profile them.

“There are many things we can do. We are all excited and optimistic about the takeover’s future phases,” Pedersen stated.

Sheffield Wednesday have already begun their forward planning for League One.

Despite the relative uncertainty that still lingers over the club, all Wednesday supporters will be relieved that some clarity has been provided regarding Pedersen’s immediate future at Hillsborough.

Furthermore, it has been claimed that Jamal Lowe will stay with the club next season after an appearance-related clause in his contract was activated, and they are also prepared to give Liam Cooper new terms, with the experienced defender’s current contract expiring on June 30th.

Furthermore, favorable reports have been provided on Liam Palmer, Di’shon Bernard, who is expected to return from a long-term injury, and Svante Ingelsson.

The aforementioned players could be essential next season, regardless of the club’s goals as a result of fines and potential point deductions. However, it is evident that Storch is making the correct sounds in terms of completing his takeover goal, which did not happen during James Bord’s stint as ‘preferred bidder’ between Christmas Eve and late February.