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Wolves chairman Nathan Shi issues statement explaining decision to sack Rob Edwards

Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi issues a statement explaining the decision to sack head coach Rob Edwards.

At 11:34pm on Wednesday (10 June) night, Fabrizio Romano mentioned that “Wolves agreed a deal in principle to appoint Cesar Peixoto as new head coach”.

He said that interest was “reported by O Jogo, with a verbal agreement in place and Peixoto to take over” having done an “excellent job at Gil Vicente with record results and seen among top talented young managers”.

Wolves face backlash as the way Rob Edwards found out he had been sacked is revealed

The morning after, Pete O’Rourke (@SportsPeteO) tweeted: “Wolves have sacked Rob Edwards after agreeing deal to bring in Cesar Peixoto as his replacement. Edwards first heard of his sacking after members of his family saw rumours of Peixoto’s appointment on social media and Edwards called the club to ask about the rumours.

“In a phone call to club officials it was confirmed to Edwards he had been sacked despite playing a role in the club’s first two signings of the summer in Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez and also the new contract for Andre. #wwfc”

Alex Crook said: “Edwards has indeed been sacked and found out via social media. Understand he had a meeting with senior figures at the club on Friday to plan more summer signings. Senior staff members were also unaware Edwards had been sacked as recently as last night.”

The club said in a statement: “Wolves have parted company with head coach Rob Edwards and his coaching team.

“Edwards returned to Wolves in November at one of the most challenging periods in the club’s recent history and worked tirelessly, alongside his staff, to stabilise the football operation and help move the club forward.

“Following a comprehensive review at the conclusion of the season, the club has determined that a change in leadership is necessary as Wolves enters the next stage of its development.

“While the club recognises the significant challenges faced by Edwards and his staff during their tenure, and acknowledges the commitment and professionalism they demonstrated throughout, it ultimately concluded that a different sporting direction would provide the strongest platform for future success.”

Executive chairman Nathan Shi said: “I would like to personally thank Rob and his staff for everything they have given to Wolves during what has been a very difficult period in the club’s recent history.

“Rob accepted the challenge of returning to Wolves at a time when the situation was extremely challenging, and throughout his time here he has conducted himself with professionalism, integrity and commitment.

“This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation.

“This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.

“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.

“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.

“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.

“Our ambition is to build a football club capable of achieving sustainable success. That requires clarity of vision, alignment throughout the football operation and the courage to make difficult decisions when we believe they are in the best interests of the club.”

Wolves added: “The club would like to place on record its thanks to Rob and his departing staff for their professionalism, commitment and hard work throughout their time at Compton Park, and wish them every success in the future.

“The process of appointing a new head coach is already underway, with the club focused on identifying a leader who can help deliver the next phase of Wolves’ sporting development. Further updates will be provided in due course.”

What Rob Edwards said his final game for Wolves…

Here’s how fans reacted as Wolves’ executive chairman Nathan Shi issues a statement explaining the decision to sack Rob Edwards…

@WolvesJorg: Majority of us don’t mind it but in the manner you’ve done it, it’s embarrassing, especially with all the communication you’ve put out from him last few days.

@wanderersnews1: Massive shame we didn’t have any professionalism lads

@xGJHP: You could have at least invited him in and done it to his face rather than let his daughter find out from Fabrizio Romano.

@ge0rgewwfc: Disgusting way to do it.

@aadam_wolves: Ridiculous decision. Fucked up in so many ways

@Liam03WWFC: Get in players for him just to get rid of him straight after? Stupid stupid club

@dylanwwfc: Thank him for his professionalism then fire him behind his back. Disgusting

@wolvespremier: No class, professionalism or integrity.

@RK13_4: Very poor timing. Hope we’ve not lied to Andre, Tripps and Raul. I know RE split opinion and needed to start well but we got him in to do a job in the champ and then don’t give him the chance to do it? Seems like a Mendes move, hope he’s got some players lined up to follow

@Darren22_WWFC: Some nerve to mention professionalism here

@FlynnBellingham: Embarrassing way to do this. A guy who loves the club and he finds out via his family seeing a journalist leak the news. This has been a problem for years as well with players, somebody at the top seems to have no decency whatsoever in handling departures. Good luck Rob 🐺

@WWFC__BEN: Absolute joke of a club. Bring players in who are willing to work under Rob. Then sack him 2 days later? Make it make sense. #wwfc

@SpeesrA: Feel this was done in such a poor way! Feel for Rob as not doing until now isn’t good. Let’s hope for Fosun’s sake we get the instant return back to the premier league 🧡🖤❤️🐺

@thomdd23: Shocking treatment. He’s been a supporter and employee of Wolves for many years and the way this has been handled is an absolute disgrace.

@WWFC_ST21: Thing is I think a lot would’ve celebrated this a few weeks ago, but with the timing and ruthlessness of how they’ve done it, idk. Either way with the football he played I wasn’t confident even with who we’ve bought in, let’s just hope this new blokes class

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