Rob Edwards has emerged as a potential replacement for Chris Davies at Birmingham City.

According to Football Insider, the Blues are keeping an eye on the former Wolves manager as pressure mounts on the current head coach.

Davies is now in his third season at St. Andrew’s, however he has previously faced dismissal due to poor form last season.

The 41-year-old led the Midlands outfit to promotion from the League. In his debut year with the club, he scored a record 111 points.

And Birmingham finished 10th in the Championship in 2025/26, their highest league finish since 2015/16.

However, owners Knighthead Capital want to return the team to the Premier League as soon as possible after spending considerably in the first-team roster.

Rob Edwards emerges as Birmingham’s head coach candidate.

Edwards is considered to be on Birmingham’s radar as a potential replacement for Davies, as pressure mounts on his position.

The forthcoming international break, which has been prolonged by a week from this season, provides clubs with an opportunity to make an early change in the dugout.

And Birmingham are considering all of their options, with Scott Parker and Sean Dyche also linked to the likely job.

Birmingham City’s last five league results.

Opponent (Home or away)

Result

Derby County (A

2-1 win

Norwich City (A

2-1 loss

Wolves (H)

2-2

Southampton (H)

1-1

Wrexham (A)

2-1 win

However, Edwards is garnering interest from Crystal Palace, who have had a difficult start to life under new manager Pierre Sage, who was appointed in the summer.

It is known that the Blues’ administration admires the 43-year-old and will attempt to bring him in if Davies is unable to steer the team into the play-offs.

Birmingham have 10 points from their first seven league games and are 10th in the table, four points behind leaders West Ham.

How Birmingham fans feel about Rob Edwards’ hiring.

Edwards has been tipped as the best possibility to succeed Davies if a change in the dugout occurs shortly.

Davies’ side’s next game comes at home against Middlesbrough on September 19 at 3 p.m.

Birmingham want Rob Edwards, who has promotion experience. It’s difficult for Davies to be continuously questioned about his place at the club, despite his outstanding performance.

However, it is evident that Knighthead Capital expects rapid results for the money they have spent on the first team, and if he is unable to deliver, they will hire someone else.

And Edwards is a coach with promotion credentials and Premier League experience, so it’s not unexpected that he’s on their radar.

The Wolves spell was doomed from the start, and he never had much of a chance, but his time at Luton Town and Middlesbrough demonstrate why he could succeed at St. Andrew’s.