Middlesbrough confirms Edwards talks with Wolves
Middlesbrough has confirmed it has agreed terms with Wolverhampton Wanderers over the departure of head coach Rob Edwards.
Edwards reportedly did not take training at Boro ahead of its clash with Birmingham City, and he did not hold his pre-match media conference, either.
Boro, which is fourth in the Championship, beat Birmingham City 2-1 on Sunday (AEDT) regardless of the speculation surrounding the coach and his absence in the dugout, with Boro having confirmed it is now allowing the former Luton Town boss to hold personal talks with Wolves.
"Middlesbrough Football Club have, subject to the completion of an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers, given head coach Rob Edwards permission to speak to Wolves," a club statement read.
"We initially rejected an approach from Wolves on the basis that Rob signed a three-year contract with MFC less than six months ago.
"Following discussions with Rob we were disappointed to learn that he wanted to speak with Wolves regarding their head coach vacancy. We have now agreed terms with Wolves, subject to completion of the relevant paperwork."
Edwards only joined Boro in June. He has overseen 14 Championship matches, winning seven of those and losing just twice.
Wolves, meanwhile, sits bottom of the Premier League, having failed to register a win ahead in 10 games of facing Chelsea on Sunday (AEDT).
