Rob Edwards, the new Wolverhampton Wanderer's Head Coach reacts at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on November 12, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England.placeholder image
Rob Edwards, the new Wolverhampton Wanderer's Head Coach reacts at Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on November 12, 2025 in Wolverhampton, England. | Wolves via Getty Images
One of West Ham's Premier League relegation rivals have named their new manager as they prepare to face Crystal Palace
West Ham United’s Premier League relegation rivals Wolves have confirmed the appointment of a new manager ahead of their clash with Crystal Palace.
Wolves have named Rob Edwards as their new boss after Vítor Pereira was dismissed after a torrid start to the campaign that saw just two draws from 10 games, with defeats in the other eight matches.
Edwards joins Wolves a week-and-a-half out from their home clash with the Eagles. He will have a bit of time on the training ground as Oliver Glasner’s side will now face a more uncertain test. However, Edwards does have some players out on international duty who will not return until the middle of next week.
West Ham sit eight points above Wolves after winning their last two games. They recorded victories over Newcastle United and Burnley at the London Stadium to give their survival hopes a massive boost.
Wolves confirm arrival of Rob Edwards as manager
A club statement from Wolves read: “Rob Edwards is the new Wolves head coach, having signed a three-and-a-half-year deal to begin his fourth spell at the club.
“The former Old Gold defender has taken to management impressively in recent years, earning promotions with Forest Green Rovers and Luton Town – to the Premier League – while enjoying a positive start to this Championship season with Middlesbrough.
“Born in Telford, Edwards’ affinity with Wolves first began in 2004. He played 111 times across four seasons with the club, most notably in the centre of defence under Mick McCarthy.”
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said: “I know Rob very well and I have seen his growth in different jobs. He’s a very good person, he knows the club very well, he knows the city, the fans and he is very talented. When he was a youth coach here, he showed his tactical awareness, but after he took first-team jobs he started to grow his own identity, character and leadership.
“We need to refresh the whole club with a new coach’s philosophy, bringing his own identity and ideas, and we can build on that. We are at a new chapter for the club and Rob will be a key piece of that.”
After hosting Palace, the next London club to face Wolves is Arsenal on December 13 before Brentford play the Midlands club a week later. West Ham travel to Wolves on January 3 in what could prove to be a huge game in the battle for survival.
Edwards left Championship club Middlesbrough to take up the opportunity to join Wolves.
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