Overview
- Wolverhampton Wanderers dismissed Rob Edwards on Thursday, June 11, following a comprehensive review of football operations that the club says required a change in leadership.
- Portuguese coach César Peixoto of Gil Vicente is reported to be the expected replacement as Wolves quickly move to appoint a new head coach.
- Edwards and his assistants Harry Watling and Paul Trollope will leave Molineux despite Edwards’ recent central role in summer recruitment including the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez and Andre’s contract extension.
- Players, staff and supporters expressed shock at the timing and the way the decision became public, with reports saying Edwards first heard rumours on social media before the club informed him.
- The change resets Wolves’ summer rebuild and raises questions about coaching continuity, recruitment alignment and extra costs for compensation and a new appointment as the club prepares for Championship football.