Wolves have announced the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract after the dismissal of Vitor Pereira.
Edwards has departed from Championship club Middlesbrough, where he had taken on the role of head coach in June, to take the helm at Molineux.
Pereira was let go on November 2, and after an initial rejection of their request to speak with Edwards by Middlesbrough, Wolves received permission to approach the 42-year-old last week following an agreement on compensation between the two clubs.
Previously the manager of Luton Town in the Premier League, Edwards played 111 matches for Wolves from 2004 to 2008.
Edwards leaves Middlesbrough in second place in the Championship, five points behind leaders Coventry City.
In contrast, Wolves are currently at the bottom of the Premier League table after a disappointing start to the season, having earned just two points from their first 11 league matches.
Joining Edwards at Wolves will be Harry Watling, who will serve as assistant head coach and was part of his staff at Middlesbrough.
Sources have indicated to BBC Sport that Paul Trollope, Joleon Lescott, and Conor Coady have been approached regarding potential positions in Edwards’ revamped coaching team.
However, the prospects of adding Lescott and Coady are considered challenging, especially the latter, who is still active as a player for Wrexham.
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Middlesbrough confirmed in a statement that Adi Viveash will continue to lead the first team while the club searches for a new manager.
The statement noted: “Rob had signed a three-year contract with us over the summer, but after he expressed his desire to join Wolves, we reluctantly agreed on a compensation figure for both him and one of his first team coaches, Harry Watling.
“On Saturday, the Riverside united as one, with players, staff, and supporters coming together, showcasing the sense of unity that is fundamental to our club. We extend our gratitude to everyone involved.”
Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi remarked that Edwards had demonstrated “tactical awareness” during his time as a youth coach at the club.
“After taking on first-team roles, he began to develop his own identity, character, and leadership,” Shi added.
“Rob is a great person, familiar with the club, the city, and the fans, and he is very talented.”
