Jun 11, 2026
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Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after seven months.

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2 min readSource:BBC Sport
Wolves sack Rob Edwards

Key facts

  • Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after seven months
  • Edwards was appointed in November and won five of his 30 games
  • The club finished bottom of the Premier League
  • Wolves have signed Kieran Trippier on a free transfer from Newcastle
  • Raul Jimenez has returned to the club
  • Cesar Peixoto has been linked with the head coach position

Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after just seven months following their relegation from the Premier League. Edwards was appointed last November. The club had previously expressed support for Edwards.

By the numbers

30
games managed by Edwards
16
games lost by Edwards

Relegation and Sacking

Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League, winning just five of Edwards' 30 games in all competitions and losing 16. Edwards had recently called for change at the club, stating 'we're not good enough' and acknowledging the team's situation.

Future Plans

The club had already started planning for the Championship, signing Kieran Trippier on a free transfer from Newcastle, with Edwards involved in the deal. Raul Jimenez also returned to the club, with his Fulham contract expiring at the end of the month. Cesar Peixoto has been linked with the head coach position at Molineux.

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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by BBC Sport.

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