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Wolves Hire Rob Edwards on Three-and-a-Half-Year Deal to Steer Survival Fight

A reported £3–4m compensation deal with Middlesbrough signals a club-wide reset ahead of a 22 November debut.

Overview

  • The Premier League club reached a reported £3–4m compensation agreement to secure his departure from promotion-chasing Middlesbrough.
  • Middlesbrough confirmed his resignation and installed Adi Viveash on an interim basis after initially rejecting Wolves’ approach.
  • The former Luton and Forest Green boss returns for a fourth spell at Molineux, with executive chairman Jeff Shi framing the hire as a cultural refresh.
  • Assistant Harry Watling follows from Boro, with further backroom appointments expected.
  • Edwards inherits a side bottom of the table with two points from 11 matches and is set for a first game at home to Crystal Palace on 22 November.