00:00Wolves are closing in on the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach
00:06after Middlesbrough granted the former defender permission to hold talks with his boyhood club.
00:12The 42-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Vitor Pereira,
00:16whose tenure ended last weekend following a 10-game winless run
00:21that left Wolves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League.
00:27For Edwards, this is more than just another opportunity.
00:30It's a homecoming born in nearby Telford and a Wolves player between 2004 and 2008.
00:36He made over 100 appearances for the club and began his coaching career at Molyneux,
00:40even stepping in as interim manager in 2016.
00:44Those who know him describe him as ambitious, grounded and the coach
00:47with a deep understanding of the club's values and fan base.
00:54Wolves first approached Middlesbrough on Thursday but saw their initial request to speak with Edwards
00:58rejected. By Friday, the situation had shifted with the Championship Club reluctantly granting
01:04permission after the manager made clear his desire to explore the move.
01:10He was stood down from duties ahead of Borough's game against Birmingham City,
01:15a strong indicator that the deal could be soon finalised.
01:18His reputation has grown rapidly since his early coaching days in non-league football and with
01:24England's youth teams. His rise through the ranks included leading the Forest Green Rovers
01:29to promotion and guiding Luton Town into the Premier League, one of the most remarkable
01:34achievements in recent Championship history.
01:37Edwards' teams are known for intensity, structure and a clear attacking plan.
01:45Qualities Wolves' hierarchy believe can reignite the current squad.
01:49While Middlesbrough sit third in the Championship, Wolves' focus is on immediate stability and identity.
01:56Edwards' appointment could unite the stands and the dressing room behind a familiar face
02:01who understands both the expectations and the culture of Molyneux.
02:05For a club seeking to restore pride and direction, bringing Rob Edwards home feels like a start
02:10of a new chapter. Worth believing it.
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