Wolves sack Rob Edwards with Cesar Peixoto lined up as replacement
Wolves have sacked manager Rob Edwards just seven months after his appointment, despite the 43-year-old recently leading the relegated club’s summer rebuild.
The Black Country side are preparing for life in the Championship following a disastrous campaign that saw them finish 19th in the Premier League.
It had initially appeared the Molineux hierarchy were willing to stick with the former Middlesbrough boss to mount a promotion push.
However, ownership have now abruptly ended his tenure and are expected to appoint Gil Vicente head coach Cesar Peixoto as his successor.
Surprise departure amid summer rebuild
The decision arrives as a significant shock given the departing manager’s deep involvement in early transfer business.
Experienced internationals Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez were recently recruited, with both players citing the head coach’s influence in their decision to join.
Brazilian midfielder Andre also committed his future to the West Midlands outfit under the assumption that the current regime would remain in place.
Speaking recently about the arrival of former Newcastle defender Trippier, Edwards had outlined his vision for an immediate top-flight return.
We need to have a better and stronger squad than we had last year because we weren’t able to compete well enough last year, and so we’re working really hard to make sure we’re competitive.
We know the pressure’s going to be there, but I’d rather have the pressure with players like Tripps and then be able to turn around and know I’ve got a really good and strong group of players behind me.
Portuguese successor lined up
Peixoto has managed Portuguese top-flight side Gil Vicente since March 2023.
The incoming tactician previously held managerial roles at Academica, Moreirense and Pacos Ferreira in his homeland.
Meanwhile, former Wolves manager Gary O’Neil is reportedly a candidate for the vacant managerial position at Ipswich Town.
O’Neil could replace Kieran McKenna, who recently departed the newly-promoted Suffolk side.