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Wolves are closing in on the appointment of Rob Edwards as their new head coach after Middlesbrough granted the former defender permission to hold talks with his boyhood club. The 42-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Vitor Pereira, whose tenure ended last weekend following a ten-game winless run that left Wolves rooted to the bottom of the Premier League.
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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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