Wolves sack Rob Edwards after Premier League relegation

Wolverhampton Wanderers  have sacked Rob Edwards after seven months in charge, the club have confirmed. The 43-year-old was appointed in November on a three-and-a-half year deal to replace Vitor Pereira but was unable to stop Wolves from being relegated to the Championship after eight years in the top flight. The Press Association understands they will replace Edwards with Gil Vicente coach Cesar Peixoto, who guided the club to sixth place in Portugal's Primeira Liga last season. Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League , 21 points from safety, and Edwards was only able to win five of his 30 games in charge in all competitions. Following an end of season review, the club thought a change of leadership was necessary to help provide Wolves with the "strongest platform" for future success as they seek a swift return to the Premier League. Executive chairman Nathan Shi told the club