Overview
- Wolves confirmed Edwards as head coach on a three-and-a-half-year contract and named Harry Watling as his assistant, with a first match set for 22 November against Crystal Palace.
- He takes over a team bottom of the Premier League, eight points from safety with two points and no wins from 11 games.
- Middlesbrough, second in the Championship at the time of his departure, have asked Adi Viveash to lead the team while they conduct a full search for a new manager.
- Reports indicate compensation of about £3m was agreed, and Boro sources have accused Wolves of breaching approach rules, claims that remain unproven.
- Commentators, including Matt Le Tissier, question the wisdom of the move given Wolves’ relegation risk versus Boro’s promotion prospects.