Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards has been stood down for this weekend’s Championship match with Birmingham City. This decision coincides with the growing interest in his services from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Edwards took over from Michael Carrick this summer. On the field of play, he has led them to a stunning third spot in the Championship table. His success with the team has raised eyebrows across the league — especially from Wolves, where he has a deep history.
From 2004–05 until the end of the 2007–08 season, Edwards passed the 100 games played mark for Wolves. After his retirement, in 2014, he started his coaching career with the club’s U18s. He rapidly rose through the ranks to become a first-team coach in 2015. In 2019, he was named head coach of the U23s. Edwards landed at Forest Green Rovers in 2021 initially before working his way onto the roster at Middlesbrough.
His deep ties to Wolves have sparked wild rumors of his future. It was known that Edwards had held talks with the club over becoming their new manager but pulled himself out of the running due to timing not working out. Even with the high level of interest continuing, he kept his word and pledged to stay true to Middlesbrough.
On Friday, Edwards missed the first team training with Middlesbrough. He scrapped his press conference the day before the Riverside clash. This move led to more speculation over what his current standing with the club is at this point.
need for permission to speak with Edwards from his current club. This decision sheds light on their apparent all-consuming desire to retain him as head coach. In a recent statement, he reaffirmed his dedication to his current role, saying,
“But my full focus is on this job here, which is a brilliant job, and trying to turn things around.” – Rob Edwards
Though these hurdles would break many a manager, Edwards has guided Middlesbrough to an excellent start this campaign. His long absence from leadership regretfully makes his effective leadership all the more remarkable. Fans and analysts alike are champing at the bit to see how this bluegrass opera continues to play out. We’ll be very interested to see how it works out for both Middlesbrough and Wolves.
“I love being Middlesbrough manager and that’s what I want to think about.” – Rob Edwards
Despite these challenges, Edwards has overseen a strong start to the season with Middlesbrough, demonstrating his capability in leading the team effectively. As the situation unfolds, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how this saga develops and its potential impact on both Middlesbrough and Wolves.
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