The tale of Rob Edwards, Middlesbrough, and Wolverhampton Wanderers has taken another turn.
Wolves fired manager Vitor Pereira last weekend after a 3-0 defeat at Fulham, leaving the team at the bottom of the Premier League with only two points from their first ten games.
After speculation over a surprise Gary O’Neil return died down, the top-flight club has switched their focus to Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards, who made over 100 appearances in Old Gold and even served as interim manager after Walter Zenga was fired in 2016.
According to reports on Thursday, Boro denied Wolves’ request to speak with Edwards; nevertheless, another twist has surfaced in the ongoing situation.
Fans are unhappy with a major twist in the Rob Edwards, Middlesbrough, and Wolves drama.
The Northern Echo says that Boro’s press conference, due for 1pm on Friday, has been cancelled, casting further uncertainty on his future.
Middlesbrough fans are understandably upset, with some claiming there is “no way back” for the boss.
Boro’s position on Thursday was that Edwards would remain on Teesside. The cancelation of the press conference sparked speculation among fans that he is attempting to push a relocation to the Black Country.
While Edwards has an understandable emotional connection to Wolves, Boro fans are naturally outraged by his actions, with the word “rat” being used frequently in replies.
With Middlesbrough sitting third in the Championship following a promising start to the season, the current scenario is naturally frustrating for fans, and as many have stated, “lines have been crossed.”
Middlesbrough fans could have the last laugh after Rob Edwards’ decision
Wolves have gone winless in their first ten Premier League games for the second consecutive year. However, they are missing the vitality of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, who nearly single-handedly dragged the team to safety last season.
Since Nuno Espírito Santo’s departure in 2021, every Wolves manager has expressed concerns about recruitment following the sales of high-profile players. Ruben Neves, Pedro Neto, Matheus Nunes, Cunha, Ait-Nouri, and others have all moved on to fresh pastures, while Wolves has continued to decline.
As of now, championship football will most likely be played at Molineux next season. And, with Middlesbrough looking like a team capable of competing at the top of the division, the two clubs could potentially switch positions in the English football pyramid.
Boro fans are outraged by the drama centered around Edwards. However, the forthcoming international break provides the club with sufficient opportunity to get their appointment right and recalibrate.
The Teessiders might possibly get the final laugh in May, with Wolves likely relegated to the second tier and Boro among the contenders to return to the top flight for the first time since 2016.
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