FORMER Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves – just seven months after his controversial move to the Midlands from Teesside.

The Daily Telegraph and a variety of outlets had been reporting that the Molineux outfit have axed the 43-year-old, who is set to be replaced by Portuguese coach Cesar Peixoto and the club confirmed the decision in a statement on Thursday morning.

Wolves 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.

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"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."

Peixoto is represented by the Jorge Mendes-owned Gestifute agency and was previously head coach of Gil Vicente, who finished in sixth place in Portugal's Primeira Liga last term.

Edwards' assistants Harry Watling – who worked with him at Boro - and Paul Trollope are also leaving.

Telford-born Edwards, a boyhood Wolves fan and former player, left Boro – less than five months into a three-year deal – to move to Wanderers in mid-November.

The switch prompted fury among Boro supporters and widespread surprise among football observers after he elected to leave a side second in the second tier for one who were eight points adrift of safety, winless and rock bottom of the Premier League – and devoid of the presence of a number of star players from previous seasons.

Boro had initially rejected an approach from Wolves – due to the fact that he had only joined the club in the summer of 2025 - before reluctantly agreeing for him to speak to the Midlanders.

In his time at Wolves, Edwards won just five of his 30 games in all competitions, losing 16, with Wanderers finishing bottom of the top-flight.