Wolves supporters are bracing for a new chapter, with Rob Edwards set to take charge at Molineux.
After some controversy, Wolves have succeeded in luring Edwards away from Middlesbrough, where he leaves behind a promotion-chasing side to replace Vitor Pereira. It’s a huge challenge — Wolves sit bottom of the Premier League, winless, and eight points adrift of safety.
Edwards, who has signed a three-and-a-half-year deal, has a mountain to climb. Many see survival as an impossible task, but the club’s hierarchy have made this appointment with the long-term picture in mind. His experience in the Championship could prove crucial if Wolves do drop down a division.
To understand more about Edwards’ move, Molineux News spoke with transfer expert and Middlesbrough fan Graeme Bailey, who has followed the story closely.
Bailey explained the reaction from Teesside:
“Wolves may be welcoming Edwards home, but for Middlesbrough fans, this is a real shock. They’ve lost a manager they genuinely wanted to keep — the first time that’s happened since Steve McClaren left for England in 2006. Edwards won the fans over completely, guiding the club to its best start in history. His departure really hurts.”
Bailey also praised Edwards’ tactical flexibility and proactive game management:
“He prefers a back three, but he adapts based on his squad. He’s unafraid to make bold, early substitutions, and that freshness in approach stood out. Wolves are getting a good, adaptable coach.”
That adaptability could be vital at Molineux. Like Pereira before him, Edwards may continue switching between systems, but he’ll need to find a settled shape quickly to stabilise results.
Drawing from his successful stint at Luton Town, Edwards could look to strengthen in January — particularly at wing-back. His system there relied heavily on attacking full-backs like Alfie Doughty, who recorded eight assists in the Premier League, second only to Kieran Trippier among defenders.
With physical forwards such as Jorgen Strand Larsen and Tolu Arokodare already at his disposal, Edwards might try to recreate Luton’s direct, effective attacking style — one built on width, aerial power, and sharp service into the box.
Wolves may be up against it, but if Edwards can bring his energy, adaptability, and eye for balance to Molineux, he could yet give them a fighting chance.