Middlesbrough’s manager Rob Edwards has turned down an offer from Wolverhampton Wanderers to become their new head coach. Edwards replaced Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough in the summer. On the pitch, he’s given a stellar account of himself on the touchline, overseeing a rise to third place in the Championship – just one point off top!
Wolves have identified Edwards as a candidate to succeed their former boss, Bruno Lage. With this move, it raises questions about their potential future coaching plans. Edwards’ history with Wolves runs deep, having played over 100 matches from 2004-2008 and coaching the U18s in 2014 before making the jump to the first team. Make no mistake, he’s all in on his new job at Middlesbrough.
In his response to the inquiry about the Wolves position, Edwards stated, “You know my links to the club [Wolves]. My full focus is on this job here, which is a brilliant job, and trying to turn things around.” PHOTO BY JAMES WILLIAMSON His commitment was clear from his recent achievements at Middlesbrough. After an early three match winless run, he led a stark resurgence.
Middlesbrough’s next six fixtures are all against Premier League opposition – including arch-rivals Newcastle and local neighbours Sunderland. First they travel away to Chelsea on the 8th of November, before hosting Crystal Palace on the 22nd. You can expect to see Aston Villa away on Nov 30, Nottingham Forest home on Dec 3 and Manchester United home on Dec 8.
Wolves were the last club to have spoken to Edwards about their managerial opening before failing to reach an accord. Gary O’Neil, another desirable candidate for the position, withdrew from consideration when it became clear that the timing didn’t work with his current obligations.
As Middlesbrough continues its strong campaign under Edwards, the focus remains on maximizing their potential in the Championship while navigating a tough set of upcoming matches. We’ve already seen Edwards go all-in on his big new role. Supporters wait with bated breath to see how he steers Middlesbrough through this period of austerity.
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