Next Wolves Manager: Edwards Odds on but Other Names in the Mix

Winless in their first ten games for the second season running, Wolves sit bottom of the table on just two points. They are joint-lowest scorers and have conceded more goals than any other side. Despite fleeting signs of improvement last season and his willingness to have a pint with the fans, that all added up to one thing for Vitor Pereira – the exit door.

The 57-year-old joins Nuno Espírito Santo, Graham Potter, and Ange Postecoglou on the Premier League sack list. But what next for the Wolves? Here, using odds and analysis presented by NewBettingSites.uk, we look at the five men most heavily linked with the Molineux hot seat.

Rob Edwards – 4/6 with talkSPORTBET

Ex-Luton Town and current Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards is the hot favourite to take up the challenge of keeping Wolves in the Premier League. Edwards made 111 appearances for Wolves as a player, so it’s no surprise to see his name in the mix. His time at Luton may have ended in disappointment, but Edwards worked wonders to take the Hatters to the Premier League. With Middlesbrough currently sitting third in the Championship, he has gone some way to restoring his reputation on Teesside. Among the more highly rated young coaches in the game, the 42-year-old would likely be a popular choice with the fans.

Erik ten Hag – 6/1 with talkSPORTBET

Erik ten Hag couldn’t quite get it right at Manchester United. Then again, no one has really hit the heights since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson. To his credit, the Dutch boss won the FA Cup and League Cup during his time at Old Trafford. It would be unfair to label his first stint in England as a complete failure. The three-time Dutch League winner may be ready to prove his Premier League worth following a stint at Bayer Leverkusen that lasted all of three games.

Robbie Keane – 8/1 with talkSPORTBET

Returning to the theme of former Wolves players, Robbie Keane launched his career at Molineux back in 1997. The former Republic of Ireland forward has made an excellent start to his managerial career – winning the league in Israel with Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hungary with Ferencvaros. After success in two of Europe’s smaller leagues, he may now be ready to test his talents in the Premier League.

Brendan Rodgers – 12/1 with talkSPORTBET

Following his sudden and surprising departure from Celtic, Brendan Rodgers is the highest-profile name towards the head of the betting market. With 812 games under his belt as a manager, including stints at Liverpool and Leicester City, whom he led to FA Cup glory, the widely respected Northern Irishman looks like one of the safer options.

Michael Carrick – 14/1 with talkSPORTBET

Having begun with the current Middlesbrough boss, we end with the man he replaced in the Riverside hotseat. During his time on Teesside, Carrick earned plaudits for his side's organization and style. However, failure to guide Boro back to the Premier League ultimately cost the former Manchester United midfield maestro his job. Out of work since his June dismissal, he lacks Premier League managerial experience, but over 500 games in the top flight as a player may help compensate for that shortfall.

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