Set-piece coach Andy Parslow has resigned from his role at Sheffield Wednesday, citing family priorities amid what he described as “difficult circumstances” at Hillsborough.
The former Swansea City and AFC Wimbledon coach confirmed his departure on Tuesday, ending a turbulent year at the club as financial issues and staff unrest continue to dominate headlines.
“Family Comes First”
Parslow joined the Owls in September 2024 under then-manager Danny Röhl, working alongside analyst Ben King to improve the club’s effectiveness from dead-ball situations. He remained part of the backroom team when Henrik Pedersen took charge earlier this year but handed in his resignation at the start of the international break.
Posting on LinkedIn, Parslow said the decision had been “difficult” but necessary given the off-field uncertainty and its impact on his family.
“In the difficult circumstances that we have faced, I have tried to do the very best that I can for the club, but my family are and always will be my priority,” he wrote. “We’ve been privileged to call Sheffield our home for the past year. My son was born here, and my daughter knows all the words to ‘Hi Ho Sheffield Wednesday’, which has become an anthem in our house.”
Another Blow for a Club in Crisis
The timing of Parslow’s exit adds to growing instability behind the scenes. The club has reportedly failed to pay staff in full for five of the last seven months under owner Dejphon Chansiri, while player departures and a fresh EFL registration embargo have compounded an already dire situation.
Despite improvements in set-piece output this season, Wednesday rank tenth in the Championship for goals scored from dead-ball situations; defensive frailties remain. Last season, no side in the division conceded more from set plays than Wednesday, and this campaign has started in similar fashion, with seven goals already shipped in that manner.
It remains unclear whether Pedersen will seek a direct replacement for Parslow. The head coach has recently added Craig Mudd, Pete Shuttleworth, and Darryl Flahavan to his backroom staff in an attempt to stabilise operations.
Writer’s View
Parslow’s resignation is another symptom of the wider turmoil engulfing Sheffield Wednesday. While his departure is rooted in personal priorities, it highlights the strain felt by staff working under increasingly uncertain conditions.
With unpaid wages, repeated embargoes, and key staff losses, the club’s off-field problems continue to overshadow progress on the pitch. For supporters, Parslow’s heartfelt farewell will strike a chord, a reminder that loyalty and pride remain strong, even when the institution itself appears adrift.
