Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed head coach Rob Edwards after just seven months in charge, ending his tenure following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
The 43-year-old, a former Wolves defender who made more than 100 appearances for the club during his playing career, was appointed in November 2025 after leaving Middlesbrough. However, he was unable to prevent Wolves from finishing at the bottom of the Premier League table and dropping into the Championship.
Edwards leaves Molineux alongside members of his coaching staff as the club prepares for a major rebuilding process ahead of the 2026/27 Championship campaign.
Despite the disappointing outcome, Edwards had already begun shaping the squad for life outside the top flight. Reports indicate that he played a role in securing experienced defender Kieran Trippier and facilitating the return of former Wolves striker Raul Jimenez as part of the club’s rebuilding plans.
His time at Wolves proved challenging, with the team winning only five of his 30 matches in all competitions. The club’s struggles ultimately led to relegation and prompted a review of its long-term direction.
Wolves are now expected to turn to Portuguese coach Cesar Peixoto as Edwards’ successor. Peixoto, who recently guided Gil Vicente to an impressive sixth-place finish in Portugal’s Primeira Liga, is widely reported to be the leading candidate for the position.
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The move would represent Peixoto’s first managerial role outside Portugal and another chapter in Wolves’ longstanding association with Portuguese football through their recruitment strategy and links to agent Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute agency.
Edwards’ dismissal comes despite Wolves reportedly paying close to £4 million in compensation to secure his services from Middlesbrough in November 2025.
With an immediate return to the Premier League expected to be the club’s primary objective, attention will now shift to the appointment of a new manager capable of guiding Wolves back to the top flight at the first attempt.
