There was a lot of discussion about how Rob Edwards left Middlesbrough to join Wolves in November. It was a major gamble for his career, and it hasn’t paid off.

When Borough offered Edwards the dugout position at the Riverside, his status was not particularly high. After overcoming the odds and leading Luton Town to the Premier League, he was unable to steady the ship back in the Championship, and the Hatters’ relegation to League One could have been avoided if he had stood down earlier.

Middlesbrough offered him a chance to revive his career, and he seized the opportunity, winning seven of his 15 games in charge of the Teesside club and leading them to an unlikely top-two finish.

Following the sacking of Vitor Pereira, Wolves, who were already struggling and winless at the bottom of the Premier League, expressed interest. Edwards, who was born in Telford, has a long history with the Molineux-based club, having played there for four years, and a transfer there allowed him to relocate closer to home.

However, given Middlesbrough’s decision to bring him in when few clubs would have wanted him, concerns were raised about his perceived lack of loyalty to his former employers.

In the end, Edwards was fired after witnessing what appeared to be an unavoidable relegation in another act that calls loyalty into doubt, as the 43-year-old discovered through social media whispers, and is now looking for a new club this summer.

Wolves fan commentator wonders how easily Rob Edwards will find another EFL job.

There is little doubt that Edwards still has the ability to be a good manager in the EFL, as seen by his tenure at Middlesbrough and Wolves.

Despite still finishing last in the Premier League, the 43-year-old’s efforts at Molineux to re-establish a club culture were noticed, and the manager was reportedly instrumental in midfielder Andre signing a new contract, as well as Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez dropping to the Championship to sign for them this summer.

However, FLW’s Wolves fan commentator, Thomas Woodhall, thinks that Edwards’ “burnt bridges” at Middlesbrough would be a major red signal for any team considering hiring him, despite his evident potential as a manager.I don’t think he’ll have any trouble finding another EFL job based on his abilities. However, because to his lack of loyalty at Middlesbrough, clubs may be hesitant to hire him, fearing that if a better opportunity arises after 10, 20, or 30 games, he would quit.He will not have any problems with his abilities. “I’m worried for him because he’s tarnished his name.”I felt the manner he came to Wolves was fantastic, but I don’t think it was the best decision for his career.”

Woodhall believes Edwards may accept a job abroad at a football group’s subsidiary team, similar to what former Wolves coach Gary O’Neil did with Strasbourg.He proposed joining a City Group or BlueCo team, similar to Gary O’Neil’s experience.Going over to the French or German leagues, I believe he could get away with it. “He certainly has what it takes.”

Rob Edwards may need to follow in Gary O’Neil’s footsteps this summer.

Given how deep into the offseason Wolves fired Edwards, the 43-year-old has a restricted number of managerial jobs in the Championship to choose from.

Burnley are the only second-tier club currently looking for a new manager. Craig Bellemy, Wales’ manager, is now the frontrunner, with Steven Gerrard and Danish manager Kasper Hjulmand also being connected.

Ipswich Town are also looking for someone to take them into the new season after Kieran McKenna left on a high after being promoted back to the Premier League, but a move for Edwards might be viewed as uninspiring at Portman Road since he led Wolves to defeat.

So, if the 43-year-old wants to return to management this summer, a move to a foreign league, perhaps to a team affiliated with a top English club, such as Strasbourg, could be the way forward.

Or he may take some time to assess the management market following the first few months of the EFL season. As Woodhall stated, he possesses the ability to manage again in the Championship.

But it all depends on if his treatment of Middlesbrough is unappealing enough for a second-tier club to sign him.