Matt Hamshaw

Matthew Thomas Hamshaw (born 1 January 1982) is an English professional football coach and former player, who is currently a first team coach at Sheffield Wednesday.

He has previously played for Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Mansfield Town and Notts County. He usually played on the right side of midfield. After his playing career, Hamshaw started coaching at Rotherham United before joining Derby County as first team coach, before leaving this role in February 2025, he also had two games in as caretaker head coach of Derby County in the same month.

Playing career

Sheffield Wednesday Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Hamshaw came through the youth system at Sheffield Wednesday and represented England at schoolboy and under 18 level. He made his first-team debut in August 2000 and made 88 appearances, scoring four goals, in five seasons. After Sheffield Wednesday won the Football League One play-off final in May 2005, he was one of several players released by manager Paul Sturrock

Stockport County He then joined Stockport County, where he was made captain and made 44 first-team appearances, scoring five goals in the 2005–06 season.

Mansfield Town In June 2006 he signed a two-year contract with Mansfield Town. After Mansfield Town were relegated to the Conference National at the end of the 2007–08 season, he was released by the club. Hamshaw had made over 90 appearances in all competitions for Mansfield Town. On 18 May 2011 he signed a further one-year extension contract at Macclesfield Town. In May 2012, Hamshaw was released by Macclesfield due to the expiry of his contract.

Matlock Town In September 2012 he signed for Matlock Town of the Evo-Stik League Premier Division and scored on his debut against Blyth Spartans.

Stocksbridge Park Steels In October 2012 he moved to Stocksbridge Park Steels.

Coaching career Rotherham United As Hamshaw's playing career came to an end, he began working at Rotherham United in various coaching capacities. After his contract with relegated Macclesfield Town ran out in the summer of 2012, Matt made the switch into full-time coaching with the Millers, whilst continuing to play in the Evo-Stick League for Stocksbridge Park Steels. Taking on the role of Development Phase Lead Coach, he oversaw the development of the 12–16 year olds at New York, while he also coached youngsters at Thomas Rotherham College. He then became a first team coach under Paul Warne, before both left the club in September 2022.

Following Warne's sacking on 7 February 2025, Hamshaw was appointed caretaker manager. A day later, Hamshaw oversaw a 1–1 draw at Norwich City which ended a run of seven consecutive defeats for Derby. He oversaw another draw; before the appointment of John Eustace as first-team head coach, Hamshaw kept his role as first-team coach under Eustace. Despite this, Hamshaw stepped down from his role at the club on 17 February 2025.

Return to Rotherham United On 30 March 2025, following the sacking of Steve Evans, Hamshaw was appointed interim manager of Rotherham United until the end of the season.

On 15 April 2025, Rotherham United announced that Hamshaw agreed to become permanent manager on a three-year contract. On 18 March 2026, Hamshaw was sacked following a 5–0 defeat to Peterborough United that left the club six points from safety with nine games remaining.

Sheffield Wednesday On 14 August 2026, Hamshaw agreed to become a first-team coach at League One club Sheffield Wednesday, to manager Henrik Pedersen.

Career statistics

Managerial statistics

+ Managerial record by team and tenureTeamFromToRecordDerby County (caretaker)7 February 202513 February 2025 Total