By Michael Nsikan Richard – November 11th, 2025
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to announce the appointment of Rob Edwards on a three-and-a-half-year deal, with the deal expected to be finalized and announced in the coming days.
The 42-year-old makes a controversial but highly anticipated return to Molineux after agreeing to leave his position at Championship side Middlesbrough.
This deal marks a significant managerial change for the Premier League club, currently struggling at the bottom of the table.
Background and Timeline
Wolves parted ways with Vitor Pereira following a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Fulham. The dismissal came as somewhat of a surprise, given that Pereira had signed a new long-term contract at Wolves in September, as reported by SportsByte. After talks with Gary O’Neil broke down, Wolves eyed Rob Edwards as his replacement.
Sky Sports reports that the situation developed rapidly over the past few days; Middlesbrough had rejected an initial approach from Wolves on Thursday, but ahead of kickoff on Saturday, they said Edwards would now be allowed to pursue a move to Molineux.
Edwards was stood down from his matchday duties and did not take training on Friday, with his pre-match press conference cancelled.
According to Molineux News, the official announcement is set to arrive this week, with Edwards expected to arrive at the club on Monday.
Edwards’s Connection to Wolves
This appointment represents a homecoming for Edwards, who is a deeply familiar figure at the club.
He made over 100 appearances for Wolves from 2004 to 2008 as a player (Central Defender).
His coaching journey at the club began early in his career. He was part of the club’s coaching staff, working with the U18s in 2014 before being promoted to a coaching role with the first team in 2015 and later became head coach of the U23s in 2019.
Edwards’ Impact At Middlesbrough
Edwards has only been in the Middlesbrough dugout since the summer; however, his impact on the squad has been clear, with the side sitting second in the SkyBet Championship, the club’s best start to a season for 31 years.
His sudden departure after just 4 months has left the Middlesbrough hierarchy feeling betrayed, with the hierarchy left “deeply hurt” by Edwards walking out after just over 4 months at the helm.
Challenge and Strategic Long-Term Plan
Edwards’ appointment is not solely focused on short-term results but is part of a calculated strategy by Wolves ownership (Fosun) that accounts for potential relegation.
Edwards inherits a club in crisis. Wolves sit at the foot of the table with only 2 points after 11 games; that is, 9 points adrift of safety as of Sunday, 9th November 2025, and remain the only club in England’s top four tiers yet to win a league game this term.
His primary task is to galvanize the struggling squad and steer them away from the relegation zone, where they currently sit at the bottom. The international break provides a crucial window for him, as he will have 2 weeks to assess the players who are not on international duty, implement his tactical approach (which includes high-intensity football and development of young talent), and attempt to instill confidence before the next phase of fixtures begins.
The appointment represents a significant gamble by Wolves, bringing in a manager with limited Premier League experience to navigate what appears to be an increasingly difficult relegation battle. However, Edwards’ strong connection to the club and his impressive work at Middlesbrough this season have convinced the Wolves hierarchy that he is the right person to turn around their fortunes.
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