Gus Poyet has confirmed he held past discussions with Sheffield Wednesday owner Dejphon Chansiri about the managerial position at Hillsborough. The 58-year-old Uruguayan, who has managed clubs including Brighton and AEK Athens, described the prospect of taking the job at the time as 'not realistic'.
Poyet made the comments this week while reflecting on his career. He did not specify the exact date of the talks, which occurred before the appointment of the current Owls boss.
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The revelation comes as Sheffield Wednesday enjoy a strong start to the League One season. The team sits fourth in the table with 14 points from seven matches, just two points behind leaders Plymouth. Their recent form shows three wins and two draws from the last five games, an unbeaten run that includes a 2-1 victory at Salford City last month.
Poyet, who has been out of management since leaving the Greece national team role in 2022, suggested the timing was not right for him to move to South Yorkshire. He has previously been linked with several Championship and League One roles.
Sheffield Wednesday's current manager has overseen a solid defensive record, with the team conceding only six goals so far this campaign. Top scorer Jamal Lowe has netted four times, including a penalty in the recent win at Salford. The club's full squad list shows the depth available for the promotion push.
The Owls now turn their attention to a key away fixture against third-placed Huddersfield on October 10. That match presents a direct opportunity to climb the table. Fans can check the details of this and all upcoming games on the club's fixtures schedule.
Poyet's confirmation ends speculation about his past links to the club, placing the focus firmly on the present team's performances. The next challenge for Sheffield Wednesday is a Yorkshire derby that could significantly impact the early-season promotion race.
First reported at Yahoo
