Wolves interview former Watford boss Rob Edwards for manager’s job after Julen Lopetegui reluctantly turned down role

13/10/2022 12:55

Wolves have interviewed Rob Edwards for their vacant manager’s post, talkSPORT understands. Edwards was a player, coach and interim-manager at Molineux and has a good relationship with owner Jeff Shi. GettyRob Edwards has held talks with Wolves about succeeding Bruno Lage at Molineux[/caption] The 39-year-old spent four years at Wolves between 2004 and 2008 where he featured in 111 games in all competitions. After retiring at the age of 30, Edwards returned to the Midlands outfit as a coach for the Under-18s in 2013, before becoming a first team coach two years later. And after then-boss Walter Zenga was sacked in September 2016, Edwards took charge of the club for two matches prior to Paul Lambert’s arrival. But he failed to win any of the games, as his side were held to a 1-1 draw away at Blackburn before losing 3-2 against Derby. Since departing in 2017, he has managed AFC Telford and England’s U16s, before earning rave reviews at Forest Green Rovers. He was named as the League Two Manager of the Season for the 2021/22 campaign after winning the fourth division title. MOST READ IN FOOTBALL UCL Tottenham 3-2 Frankfurt LIVE REACTION: Spurs top group after Son 'magic' and Kane pen scenes McCoist and Ferdinand wildly celebrated Rangers opener, but then Liverpool woke up hunt Southampton have a lot of anger as Chelsea close in on recruitment chief wanted Mbappe had a two-hour private jet meeting with Liverpool owner John W. Henry STEEP Jordan says Glazers putting off Man United buyers as Ratcliffe ends takeover interest powered by fans Watch England and Wales at the World Cup at talkSPORT Fan Zone It earned him a move to Watford in the summer, but he was sacked in September after just 11 games with the Hornets languishing in tenth spot in the Championship. Wolves have turned to Edwards after first choice Julen Lopetegui reluctantly turned down the vacant role to succeed Bruno Lage. The Spanish gaffer met with the Wolves hierachy over the weekend but felt he could not accept the job as his elderly father is ill. Other candidates for the managerial job includes Mainz manager Bo Svensson. Edwards is currently out of a job after being sacked by Watford last monthGetty It’s not just Wolves who Edwards has spoken to recently. Edwards held preliminary talks with Championship outfit Middlesbrough last week. Michael Carrick was Boro’s top priority, but the Manchester United legend has snubbed the club.