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WOLVES CONFIRM ROB EDWARDS, HOPES RISE FOR GREAT ESCAPE

Wolves appoint former Luton boss Rob Edwards as new manager. The ex-Wolves defender returns on a 3.5-year deal to lead the struggling Premier League side, starting with a crucial match against Crystal Palace.

Wolves Confirm Rob Edwards, Hopes Rise For Great Escape
Rob Edwards has returned to Wolves to navigate the Relegation Battle - Photo Credit: Shutterstock

After a terrible start to the season, Wolves has confirmed the hiring of former Luton manager Rob Edwards, who will be entrusted with leading the team out of the Premier League table. The 42-year-old, who was selected to succeed Vitor Pereira as manager, has agreed to a three-and-a-half-year contract at Molineux.

Edwards rejoins the Wolves.


Last week, David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that Wolves and Middlesbrough had agreed on a compensation settlement for Edwards that was close to £2 million.

With his official confirmation as Wolves' new manager, Edwards, whose contract at Boro lasted until 2028, has rekindled his longstanding relationship with the team. Between 2004 and 2008, he made 111 appearances for the team as a centre-back.

In 2016, after Walter Zenga was fired, Edwards served as Wolves' temporary coach for two games. Following a 3-2 loss to Derby County and a 1-1 draw with Blackburn Rovers, Edwards remained as the team's first-team coach while Paul Lambert was hired as the new manager. Before joining 'Boro in June, Edwards enjoyed head coaching positions at Forest Green, Watford, and Luton.

Regarding Edwards' appointment, Wolves executive chairman Jeff Shi stated: "I know Rob very well and I have observed his growth in several jobs." In addition to being a very excellent player, he is also a really good person who knows the city, the club, and the supporters. He showed tactical understanding while working as a youth coach here, but he began to develop his own identity, character, and leadership after accepting first-team positions.

"Rob and his staff have shown in the past that they can be incredibly successful at transforming the culture, instilling confidence into players rapidly, and building foundations for a really positive future," said Matt Jackson, the club's director of player recruitment and development. He enjoys playing on the field, changing up a team, and adopting the strategies of various circumstances.

"We need to bring the energy he brings off the field onto the field. We must be honest about where we are, and accountability is unquestionably necessary. Rob will have a positive cultural impact on the entire football team; therefore, we need to instil that confidence in the players as soon as possible.

According to a report, Molineux Club is focused on the future.


The Athletic also claimed that by hiring Edwards, a former Watford manager, Wolves is looking to the future. The club is hopeful that Edwards can help them survive in the Premier League this season, but they also think that if they do not make it out of the Championship next season, his appointment will give them the best chance to be promoted.

Having led Luton Town to promotion to the Premier League in the 2022–2023 Championship play-offs, Edwards has experience in both leagues. Under Edwards' guidance, the Hatters were competitive in the top division, finishing in 18th place in 2023–24 with 26 points from 38 games, ultimately suffering relegation.

Additionally, Middlesbrough was doing well under his leadership. Despite the rumours surrounding his future, Edwards was benched for Saturday's 2-1 victory over Birmingham City, putting the Teessiders in second place in the Championship standings, just five points behind leaders Coventry City.

After the 2025–26 season got off to a bad start, Wolves resorted to Edwards. With nine losses and two draws in their 11 games this season, they are still the only team in England's top four divisions without a league victory. After a 3-0 loss against Fulham at the beginning of the month, Pereira's 10-month tenure at Molineux came to an end when he was fired.

On November 22, Wolves will play Crystal Palace in the league in Edwards' debut match as manager. The former Wales international will then play in a West Midlands derby when his new team visits Aston Villa on November 30. On Wednesday, December 3, and December 8, they will play at home against Nottingham Forest, another struggling team, and Manchester United, who are currently playing well.

VAR REVIEW: CHELSEA 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH, ESTêVãO PENALTY DRAMA EXPLAINED! WAS IT A FOUL OR A DIVE

Explaining the VAR: How an 11th-minute penalty check at Stamford Bridge saved a point for Chelsea against a resilient Bournemouth.

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Antoine Semenyo’s clumsy challenge handed Chelsea a vital lifeline

Every week, the Video Assistant Referee stirs up drama in the Premier League. Let's break down how these calls are made and if they're actually right.

This season, we're digging into the big moments to explain the VAR process and the rules of the game.

What went down: Chelsea's Estêvão was moving into the Bournemouth box, with Antoine Semenyo on his tail. Estêvão went down after some contact with Semenyo. The ref, Barrott, waved off Chelsea's penalty shouts, saying there wasn't a foul. He thought both players made contact naturally as they were running, and Estêvão basically tripped himself.

VAR said, "After looking at it, VAR Pawson suggested Barrott take another look at the monitor for a possible penalty because Semenyo might have tripped Estêvão."

VAR's take: Pawson had to figure out if the contact was just part of the play, like the ref thought, or if Semenyo fouled Estêvão. It was clear Estêvão tripped, but the question was how the contact started.

At first glance, it would be hard for Pawson to disagree with the ref because the main TV angle wasn't clear. But after checking out the sideline and behind views, Pawson saw that Semenyo stepped into Estêvão's path, making enough contact with his leg to cause him to trip.

Pawson told Barrott to check the monitor for a possible penalty. Barrott watched the replays, agreed, and gave Chelsea the penalty.

The call: It was a reasonable VAR call based on today's standards. But it's a borderline case.

Barrott seemed unsure of the monitor and needed some convincing from different angles.

A lot of the time, this kind of contact is just from players running normally, and someone goes down. To give a penalty, there really needs to be a clear foul by the defender. You could say that happened here, but it's a pretty low standard for VAR to get involved.

Chelsea 2-2 AFC Bournemouth

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: Craig Pawson

What: VAR check for a foul in the box

When: 11th minute

BREAKING: UNAI EMERY REVEALS THE REAL REASON BEHIND HIS COLD ARTETA HANDSHAKE SNUB NOW

Unai Emery explains why he skipped the post-match handshake as Arsenal’s 4-1 win ends Aston Villa’s 11-game streak at the Emirates.

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Emery snubs Arteta's handshake

Unai Emery said he didn't shake Mikel Arteta's hand right after Aston Villa lost at the Emirates Stadium since the Arsenal manager kept him waiting.

This loss stopped Villa's winning streak at 11 games, their first in almost two months.

Villa held their own in the first half, but Arsenal scored early in the second when Gabriel got to the ball before Emi Martinez on a corner.

Martin Zubimendi quickly made it 2-0, and Leandro Trossard scored a third goal a little after an hour had passed.

Soon after entering the pitch, Gabriel Jesus scored, making it 4-0. Ollie Watkins was able to respond by tapping in a goal late in the game after Donyell Malen's nice play.

After the game, Emery waited to shake Arteta's hand, but he went to the locker room since Arteta was still celebrating with his team.

It’s easy to see. I like to do things fast,” Emery said when asked about why he didn’t shake Arteta’s hand.

“I shake hands, then I go to the dressing room with my players and coaches. I was waiting.

“Arteta was busy with his coaches, so I went inside. It’s not a big deal for me.”

About the match, Emery commented, “We played great in the first half, and things were going our way. We had corners and defended well. We didn’t let them get a corner in the first half.

“We felt good, but we let in the first goal in the second half. Onana getting hurt didn’t help since he’s important for set pieces and in the midfield.

“We didn’t quit, and we kept playing hard. We scored one goal and almost scored more. Arsenal is the best team in the league and should win the title.

“I’m not sure which day it is since we’ve played Arsenal twice already, and we still have to play Nottingham. But I’m happy with our goals and how we're trying to attain them.

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