Wolves End Rob Edwards' Seven-Month Spell After Relegation

Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards after just seven months in charge. When appointed seven months ago, Rob Edwards described getting the Wolves job as a dream come true.

For those who aren't aware, on the face of it, that might come across as a bizarre statement, with the greatest respect.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are no Liverpool, Manchester City/United or Premier League champions Arsenal. But what the Molineux-based club were was a club that the former defender played for. Edwards was born in nearby Telford, so was connected to the area as well.

In what was a difficult situation for the Midlands club, the 43-year-old, who came in after leaving his post at Middlesbrough, impressed after a difficult start.

Players like Mateus Mane in particular impressed at the back end of the season, but their slow start condemned them to the drop after eight seasons in the top-flight.

Wolves Turn to Cesar Peixoto for a Fresh Start

Gil Vicente coach Cesar Peixoto, 43, will be the man to replace the ex-Wales defender. Peixoto might not be too well known to English audiences, but he did guide Gil Vicente to a sixth-placed finish last term.

Famed for playing with a high-line in the Primera Liga, arguably the board members at Wolves opted for a shift in thinking in the way the team plays. Wolves have had a massive clear-out this summer, which might suggest they were preparing to make this appointment for a while.

Can Cesar Peixoto Lead Wolves Back to the Premier League?

Cesar Peixoto, the former left-back who had one cap for his native Portugal, has spent his managerial career with the so-called lesser clubs in his homeland.

With Gil Vicente, a side that would be in the shadows of the more illustrious names such as Benfica, Sporting, Braga and Porto.

With the Galos, the 43-year-old got a side arguably punching above its weight. With Wolves, however, the Portuguese will have to deal with the expectations of getting a club with such a rich history back to the Premier League, where they would say (the fans) they always belong.

What could work in Carlos Peixoto's favour is that in England, he's relatively unknown. This summer is going to be a big one for the Molineux club.