15 Apr 2026 12:03:37
With the greatest respect for anyone who doesn't agree (we are all Wolves fans and all want the best for our club), can I ask for a little perspective from those among us who have genuine doubts about Rob and his ability to bring us back up next season?
It's all too easy to forget the mess he inherited when he arrived and there has been genuine progress. I didn't think for one moment he'd be able to keep us up because not even Pep at his best could have done that, but I wanted evidence that he could improve the players he had and, more importantly, to see the injection of a bit of team spirit to knit together a fractured unit that was chronically underperforming.
He was never going to hit the ground running but (poor errors in the second half against West Ham notwithstanding) there has been a definite improvement. The Premier League table for the last six games gives clear evidence of this with Wolves in 12th position and ahead of Brentford, Forest, Leeds, Newcastle, Villa and Chelsea. That's not progress? From those 6 matches we've taken 8 points which would put us on 50 points or so over a whole season. In fact, we're only 2 points behind Liverpool in 4th.To me that looks like significant progress after the inordinate amount of time it took us to get off two points.
Rob may not have been the first choice for any of us but for me there are enough glimpses of what he might achieve, given time and the right backing from Fosun, for me to be optimistic about the future. I'm tired of welcoming new managers who talk the talk but then can't even crawl the walk. I'd rather show a bit of loyalty and see where it gets us.
As I said, I'm sure not everyone will feel the same way but just wanted to stand up for the guy. Whatever else might be thrown at him, I don't think anyone would seriously doubt his love for the club.The unrestrained celebrations after the Arsenal, Villa and Liverpool results say it all.
15 Apr 2026 13:21:31
PaghamWolf. Good question, but partly answered by yourself. 'The right backing from Fosun.' I'm not convinced Rob Edwards will get that, as we need a complete overhaul of the current squad. As Ron Moore posted, we've barely got a team to compete in the Championship once we lose our remaining 'better players'. Gomes, Andre, Sa, etc. I just don't think Fosun have the drive, ambition, or even interest anymore to drive us forward, & we'll be looking for another manager again if we get a poor start to next year's campaign.
I can honestly see maybe up to 3 new signings in the summer to try and appease us after the expected fire sale, then tell Rob to make do with players who will be returning from their loans. Doyle, Traore, etc. Not sure any of these are good enough for a promotion push.
15 Apr 2026 13:47:23
Blackfords has summarised it for me, Pagham. Does it really matter who the manager is or what his talents are if the owners won't spend adequately on the team?
We've been dragged down into decline for the last six years now by Fosun, each season taking us lower and lower, so I suppose it boils down to: do we really believe things will change going forward?
The only way your belief in RE can be ratified is if Fosun shock us all and build a strong squad to achieve promotion first time.
Without that, he or anyone else will be royally screwed. My fear is that he will be too willing to accept the hand he's dealt.
15 Apr 2026 13:50:41
No sorry. He's not good enough & it is no good taking one step forward & 2 back. His team selection & subs are hit & miss just like he did at luton. His tactics are not pro active. West ham are possibly worse than us but they absolutely trounced us & his body language at 2 nil down wasn't of a leader. If he continues till end of season with this team selection.
subs & tactics there's a good chance we won't pick up another point. Against West ham he decided to get crosses into the box but it was to 2 shorter players. Tolu started to play well before the break & scored a couple but he left him out. sorry but for me he's not taking us anywhere.
15 Apr 2026 14:46:15
As others have suggested, Rob Edwards may or may not be good enough, but we'll never know unless the hierarchy backs him. They did that when Nuno 1st arrived, but when they changed tact, the decline started.
15 Apr 2026 15:05:22
He knew the score when he took over.
He knew he could not keep us up.
But he still took on the job.
It's obvious Fosun have told him he will be in charge in the Championship.
And maybe they told him they would back him to the hilt, or why would he take it.
Unless he's thick.
Maybe Fosun want a trophy next season.
And see it as the Championship.
He must admit most of the team are going.
So God knows who we would be getting.
Only hope is getting big fees for whoever goes.
The buying wisely.
15 Apr 2026 15:18:44
Rob Edwards, maybe at Wolves, enjoys being the manager of Wolves and maybe that enjoyment, knowing he's not seriously under threat, has tempered his style, man-management wise. He seems too content.
Next season, who knows what players and team we'll have? But no matter what, with Fosun's full financial backing or not, he'll have the form to mould and construct a winning, fighting and ambitious team.
Personally, I can't see him doing that.
If he isn't the right man, I can see us wasting 5-6 games (up to 18 points) before Fosun are willing to consider things, and our season seriously impaired from the start again.
I hope I'm proved wrong, and I will wish Rob Edwards the very best. He's a nice guy with a good heart, it'd seem. Maybe that's one of his shortcomings, aside from tactical decisions.
15 Apr 2026 15:49:56
Well, if Edwards was specifically brought in ready for next season in the Championship, hopefully the recruitment team have been working overtime over the last few weeks and players are identified, and contact made. I understand that this couldn't necessarily be done in January as there were too many variables. However, now that each table is taking its final shape, conversations should be had with potential targets/agents to see if they are willing to move and the club strike as soon as possible.
Likewise, those looking to move away can do so sooner rather than later to give Rob the best chance possible.
I admit that I'm not Rob's biggest fan, but whilst he's our manager, I'll back him 100%.
15 Apr 2026 17:08:45
We have owners who aren't interested in football, and are holding on to control of our club for reasons known only to themselves. If they wanted a PL club they'd still have one.
15 Apr 2026 18:12:57
Abbeywolf, you are 100% correct. How can someone be so crap at their job, yet be so comfortable? He would get run were he on the building site, just needs a cowboy hat.
15 Apr 2026 18:14:11
Spot on, Ron Moore, encapsulated perfectly.
16 Apr 2026 17:07:33
Greyleg: Fosun are on track to recreate the Sherpa Van Trophy victory almost 40 years on, coincidentally just won by Luton, we've even got the manager they had when they waved goodbye to the Prem.