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Wolves Sack Rob Edwards After Relegation in Major Post-Season Shake-Up

Posted : 11 June 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers have dismissed head coach Rob Edwards following the club’s relegation from the Premier League, ending his brief seven-month spell in charge.

Edwards was appointed in November after leaving Middlesbrough, replacing Vítor Pereira in an attempt to steady the team’s struggles. However, he was unable to prevent Wolves from slipping out of the top flight after eight consecutive seasons in the Premier League.

The club endured a difficult campaign, finishing bottom of the table with just three wins from 38 matches. Across all competitions, Edwards managed only five victories in 30 games, suffering 16 defeats during his tenure.

Following a comprehensive end-of-season review, Wolves’ hierarchy concluded that a managerial change was necessary to improve their chances of an immediate return to the Premier League. The club is now expected to consider Portuguese coach César Peixoto, who guided Gil Vicente to a strong sixth-place finish in Portugal’s top division last season, as a leading candidate for the role.

Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi described the decision as difficult, stressing that it was not related to Edwards’ professionalism or commitment. Instead, he explained that the club felt a new direction was required to better align with their desired playing style and competitive identity.

Shi added that while there had been some signs of progress under Edwards, the board ultimately believed a different approach would provide a stronger foundation for rebuilding and targeting promotion from the Championship.

Despite relegation, Wolves have already begun reshaping their squad, securing free transfers for experienced players Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez, while midfielder André has agreed a new contract to remain at the club.

Edwards now faces the challenge of rebuilding his managerial reputation after suffering his second Premier League relegation, having previously gone down with Luton Town in 2024.

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