Wolverhampton Wanderers have officially confirmed the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach on Wednesday, November 12. The former player and youth coach returns to Molineux on a three-and-a-half-year contract after compensation, reported to be around £3 million, was agreed with Championship side Middlesbrough. The Wolves New Manager Rob Edwards takes the reins of a struggling team rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.
Edwards succeeds Vítor Pereira, who was sacked earlier this month after a disastrous start to the 2025/2026 season saw the team collect a dismal two points from their opening 11 matches. Edwards takes over a side that is already eight points adrift of safety, inheriting the daunting task of sparking an immediate reversal of fortune. His appointment marks a significant career move, as he left a Middlesbrough side sitting high in the Championship table and pushing for promotion.
The decision to appoint Wolves New Manager Rob Edwards is rooted in his strong connection to the club, where he previously served as a player, youth coach, and caretaker manager. Executive Chairman Jeff Shi cited Edwards’ deep understanding of the club and his coaching development, stating the club needs to “refresh the whole club with a new coach’s philosophy” to move into a “new chapter.”
The timing of the international break gives the new boss a crucial two-week period to assess his squad and implement his tactics ahead of his first game in charge. The Wolves New Manager Rob Edwards will lead the team out for the first time on November 22 when they host Crystal Palace. All eyes are now on the Molineux faithful to see if the returning hero can guide the club away from a potentially devastating relegation.
