Wolves have sacked Rob Edwards as manager after just seven months in charge at Molineux.
Edwards’ departure came as a shock after he was initially appointed in November 2025 with long-term planning for next season in the Championship in mind, given that the club were sat rock bottom of the Premier League at the time of his arrival from Middlesbrough.
Wolves ultimately were relegated with just 20 points – of which 18 points were won under Edwards who also oversaw their run to the fifth round of the FA Cup, where their run was ended by Liverpool just days after they beat the Reds at home in the Premier League in March.
Club bosses however surprisingly decided to sack Edwards ‘following a comprehrensive review at the conclusion of the season,’ just days after Kieran Trippier joined the club on a free transfer from Newcastle United, whilst Raul Jimenez sealed his return after three years at Fulham.
Wolves proceeded to state their belief that despite having given Edwards ‘significant challenges’ to deal with during his tenure which he handled with ‘commitment and professionalism’, they felt ‘that a different sporting direction would provide the strongest platform for future success.’
Executive Chairman, Nathan Shi paid tribute to Edwards for his efforts but admitted that the decision was based on the club’s direction for the future.
“I would like to personally thank Rob and his staff for everything they have given to Wolves during what has been a very difficult period in the club’s recent history.
“Rob accepted the challenge of returning to Wolves at a time when the situation was extremely challenging, and throughout his time here he has conducted himself with professionalism, integrity and commitment.
“This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation.
“This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.
“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.”
Shi proceeded to add that Edwards had made improvements in certain areas of the club, the Board felt that a new evolution was needed in order to progress forward and regain promotion to the Premier League.
“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.
“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.
“Our ambition is to build a football club capable of achieving sustainable success. That requires clarity of vision, alignment throughout the football operation and the courage to make difficult decisions when we believe they are in the best interests of the club.”
Edwards oversaw a run of five wins, nine draws and 16 defeats in 30 matches across all competitions during his time in charge at Wolves.
Cesar Peixoto is considered favourite to replace Edwards with an announcement expected in the near future.
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