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He deserves so much credit. Here's how social media reacted to Edwards' emotional post-match interview at Wembley. Our performance after that in the first half was incredible., September 2022: Watford sack Rob Edwards after just 11 games May 2023: Rob Edwards helps rivals Luton Town to the Premier League Football is a crazy old game pic.twitter.com/gSwDTGW6xS. Watford went in a different direction last summer as Rob Edwards was plucked away from League Two champions Forest Green Rovers. . "I would just like to say a massive thank you to the amazing physios and doctors at @ltfc_official and Wembley for the swift and thorough response. This season, though, the benefits are yet to materialise. Forest Green furious as head coach Rob Edwards departs amid Watford negotiations "Rob was a key part of the team that gained promotion to League One this season," a Forest Green Rovers. Then they sacked him and hired Chris Wilder last month. Watford became the second team to be relegated from the Premier League this season after losing at Crystal Palace 1-0 on Saturday. That really emphasises the different trajectories the Championship rivals have been on since Edwards joined the Hatters. His reputation as one of the brightest young managers in English football had survived his experience of working for the Pozzo family. "The owners want to give the next man, Slaven Bilic, enough time to mount a promotion charge. Edwards, 39, was appointed in May after. Watford has hired Rob Edwards to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager starting next season when the relegated Premier League club plays in the second tier Edwards remained at the club in the role of first team coach until the conclusion of the season when he departed alongside Lambert. Instead, with the clubs owners reverting to type, Watford are left without a sustainable plan and primed for a prolonged spell in the second tier. I am feeling very much myself, helped by the way the lads left it all out on pitch! Sheff Utds Paul Heckingbottom and Coventry Citys Mark Robins are deserving of being in the running, but Edwards warrants being considered alongside these names. Bookmark. (modern). Bilic has signed an 18-month contract at Vicarage Road, replacing Edwards who took charge of just 11 matches during a three-month stint at Watford. Boro announced on Monday morning that Wilder would be relieved of his duties. Given the culture of Watford, Edwards would have known from the get-go that a promising start to the season was required or he would quickly find himself out of work. Edwards leaves Vicarage Road after just 11 games and less than three months in. The heat is on before a side five points off sixth place visit Luton on Saturday. They gave Bilic 25 games. At Luton, the club was built around Jones image and the short-tempered former Stoke City manager got what seemed to be the maximum out of the club by turning the low-budget Championship outfit into an overachieving top six contender. Edwards, 39, hailed his "exciting opportunity" after landing a. Congrats to Rob and Luton on reaching the promised land," while another wrote: Amazing interview, amazing bloke. "It would be foolish to say that it was a massive surprise, given the way that Watford is built, the way it progresses, and expectation from the Pozzo family. Edwards was only of work for around two months before he was appointed as Nathan Jones successor at Kenilworth Road. pic.twitter.com/4mxlyGqbhI. Hes getting really well looked after. Rob Edwards 1 Luton Manager Championship Appointed: Nov 17, 2022 Contract until: Jun 30, 2026 IMAGO + Date of birth/Age: Dec 25, 1982 (40) Place of birth: Madeley Citizenship: Wales Agent: Unique Sports Group Avg. Edwards arrives in Hertfordshire after the Hornets were relegated from the Premier League. Rob Edwards is a Welsh professional football manager and former player. On 11 October 2013, Edwards announced that he had retired from professional football at the age of 30. Meanwhile, Luton are in dreamland having profited from their rivals gaffe. Nov 17, 2022. ", "January's Sky Bet EFL Manager and Player of the Month winners! Watford could have a new man in place before their next Championship game with Stoke City on Sunday (2 October). Rob had a contractual provision allowing him to leave Forest Green Rovers at any time to discuss employment opportunities at other clubs and the Hornets are delighted to confirm our discussions concluded today, Watford said in a statement on Wednesday. Sources: Watford set to sack Rob Edwards. On 21 February 2011, Edwards signed for Championship team Norwich City on loan until the end of the season. Edwards, 39, could become Watford's eighth permanent manager since the start of 2018. [25] On 10 November 2010, Edwards made his first Premier League appearance since 2003 in a 32 loss at his former club Aston Villa.[26]. One fan said: "One of the best interviews youll find this year. This is a stunning achievement from Edwards. Play for free. The 39-year-old was persuaded to walk out on Forest Green Rovers despite having led them to the . Im looking forward to working with the players and Im pretty confident that Ill be able to have an influence at this football club on the pitch, as well as off it. His efforts didnt go unnoticed, with the former Wales international collecting the League Two Manager of the Season award. The club are thinking, Hang on, weve got an opportunity here. His reputation as one of the. [24] Edwards explained playing in the Premier League was the reason behind him signing a new contract at the club. ob Edwards did not have long to dwell on the disappointment of falling victim in the autumn to Watfords infamous impatience. Bilic is returning to English football after agreeing an 18-month deal, subject to. I just felt emotional. Edwards began his career with Aston Villa, making his senior debut in the Premier League. "If they are comparing how Burnley are doing, how Norwich are doing - the fact that you've got Reading, QPR, Sunderland, Blackburn, Rotherham and Bristol City all above Watford in the table. Time is of the essence now. "Tom is ok," he confirmed in a tweet. Possibly there is something in that. "If he doesn't, it would be deemed inadequate. The 39-year-old replaces Nathan Jones, who left the Championship club last. [15] He scored his only goal for Wolves on 9 February 2008 in a 42 home defeat to Stoke City. We just move on. Its been a long time coming, Edwards said. Luton they have flourished since appointing Edwards, who has lifted them to fourth, and should not require much motivation. Unbelievable fanbase, an amazing club. [39] In his first season in charge, he led them to promotion to Premier League 2 Division 1, the highest level of youth football, for the first time in their history. "Rob was a key part of the team that gained promotion to League One this season," a Forest Green Rovers statement read. The Pozzo family saw enough from the 40-year-old after just 11 games as he was sacked after three wins, five draws and three defeats. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. . We believe that he will deliver what we all want sustained and successful Premier League football.. The exhaustive list of recent managers reads Javi Gracia, Quique Sanchez Flores, Nigel Pearson, Vladimir Ivic, Xisco Munoz, Claudio Ranieri and Roy Hodgson. Luton have never been a team that places an overreliance upon possession, but they are very good at focusing on key areas and making the most of chances when they come their way. . This is how. Rob Edwards is presented to Watfords fans at Vicarage Road last May. New Watford manager Rob Edwards is determined to end the club's hire-and-fire policy and put down proper roots. Youve not been able to separate us over three games, all the way to penalties. Yet it was an empty promise from Duxbury. "Well not quite where I thought Id be celebrating at the final whistle," he wrote. They add to that spice.. His father also played for Wales, at U18 level.[5]. "Its such an honour to be part of this team.. Premier League baby. The Hornets have been relegated from the Premier League under Roy Hodgson who will depart at the end of the campaign with the owners looking to change their approach and give a manager time to . It is believed Gino Pozzo and family have made up their minds to dismiss Edwards and they are already assessing the market for a replacement. "We're disappointed that our support, loyalty and honesty towards Rob has been repaid in this way - with negotiations taking place behind our backs. A statement from Luton read: He is responsive and talking to his family, who are with him. [34] He was promoted to help Head Coach Kenny Jackett for the final two months of the season, and then to the role of full-time First Team Coach during the summer of 2015. A successful playing career included spells at clubs including Wolverhampton Wanderers and Blackpool, but was cut short by injury after just over a decade. Luton Town had a vacancy after losing Nathan Jones to Southampton in November and were quick to capitalise on Watfords folly. They also have been among the strongest outfits in the Championship in a defensive sense, with just 20 goals conceded in Edwards 21 games in charge. I am currently in hospital under precaution and will stay here overnight for further tests in the morning. There were still a few eyebrows raised, but not many, when Watford dispensed with Rob Edwards, their 17th manager in 10 years under Gino Pozzo's ownership, on Monday morning. 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", Toms Dad here. After hanging up his boots Edwards quickly moved into coaching roles, and while he led the Under-18 and Under-23 teams at Wolves either side of a stint as AFC Telford United boss, he also worked with the first team at Molineux and experienced an interim spell in charge of the senior side in 2016. Its a unique situation, where I was their head coach earlier in the season. The 39-year-old Edwards helped lead Forest Green to the title in League Two England's fourth division this season. The 39-year-old Edwards helped lead Forest Green to the title in League Two Englands fourth division this season. [53] In his first season at the club, he guided Luton to the Premier League, via the play-off final against Coventry City, through a third place finish in the Championship and a two legged play-off semi-final win over Sunderland. One significant trademark of the Pozzo familys reign as Watfords owners along with the odd eye-raising financial deal is the sharp speed with which they go from manager to manager. Luton, who have a shot at automatic promotion, need to restore pride after losing 4-0 at Watford in October. Only one manager has taken charge of both clubs before Neil McBain, who left Watford in 1937, had a brief stint at Ayr United and joined Luton a year later (he had a second spell at Watford in the 50s). He started his career as an apprentice at Aston Villa, and worked his way up to his first-team debut on 28 December 2002, in a 10 home win over Middlesbrough. There have been some hard times since then. Watford boss Rob Edwards says they do not need to do "loads of business" in the transfer market as Philip Zinckernagel joins Olympiakos. Have your say in the comments! ", Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. They turned to Slaven Bilic in the belief that he would know how to handle the Championship after taking West Brom up in 2020. It's just disappointing really. Rob had a contractual provision allowing him to leave Forest Green Rovers at any time to discuss employment opportunities at other clubs and the Hornets are delighted to confirm our discussions concluded today, Watford said in a statement on Wednesday. And after the full-time whistle, Tom Lockyer's father, Steve, posted a picture of the Luton defender from his hospital bed. Rob Edwards did not have long to dwell on the disappointment of falling victim in the autumn to Watfords infamous impatience. Watford sack Rob Edwards and appoint Slaven Bilic as new head coach. "Its been a funny couple of weeks. It was so tight. Luton were out of the Football League for five years after going down in 2009. Edwards has built on his predecessors work, installing a solid structure. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Watford has hired Rob Edwards to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager starting next season when the relegated Premier League club plays in the second tier. He lost key players like Emannuel Dennis and Ben Foster over the summer but brought in the likes of Keinan Daivs, Kortney Hause and Hamza Choudhury on loan. Recent years have seen the Vicarage Road dugout more akin to a conveyor . Make no mistake, this change has been made with the ultimate and only aim of getting Watford back to the Premier League. There is a warmth to Edwards. But we are where we are. Luton have been shrewd in the transfer market, picking up bargains, and made it into the playoffs last season, only to lose to Huddersfield in the semi-finals. Robert Owen Edwards (born 25 December 1982) is a Welsh professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back and is currently the manager of Championship club Luton Town . Play for free, entries by 3pm, Forest Green furious as head coach Rob Edwards departs amid Watford negotiations. [35] He took charge of two games a 11 draw at Blackburn Rovers, followed by a 23 defeat to Derby before Paul Lambert took charge. Yet Edwards has done what few managers have achieved after replacing a long-term head coach; he has taken Luton to the next level. Yet now, he has rivals Luton Town on track to return to the top flight for the first time since 1992. I know theyll be back stronger. [36], On 28 June 2017, Edwards was named as the new manager of his hometown club AFC Telford United. Watford Football Club is delighted to confirm the appointment of Rob Edwards as its new Head Coach, effective after the conclusion of the current 2021/22 season. Watford appointed Edwards as manager in May 2022 but he was sacked just four months later in September. But it is unlikely to be on show when Watford come to town. Fri 31 Mar 2023 09.24 EDT R ob Edwards did not have long to dwell on the disappointment of falling victim to Watford's infamous impatience earlier this season. Ive never gone up against an old club before; it will be a new experience for me. His reputation as one of the brightest young managers in English football had survived his experience of working for the Pozzo family. Rob Edwards' coaching career is back on an upswing at Luton following his brief spell at Watford. After all Edwards had been in charge for only 10 league games before being fired and, given how abruptly things had ended at Vicarage Road, there was no reason for him to worry about inflaming local tensions when he received an offer from Watfords fiercest rivals. Humble. Bilic has signed an 18-month contract at Vicarage Road, replacing Edwards who took charge of just 11. Promotion would be a magnificent achievement. Watford have appointed Rob Edwards as their next manager amid complaints from Forest Green Rovers that negotiations were held "behind our backs". 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Edwards, 39, is currently manager of Forest Green Rovers . This was a refreshing change in tack from the Championship outfit, who had previously avoided appointing inexperienced bosses plying their trade further down the Football League. [11], Edwards made the short journey across the West Midlands and joined Championship Wolverhampton Wanderers in July 2004 in a three-year deal for 150,000. Chairman Vince was left less than impressed by the developments, revealing he had called Edwards on Tuesday evening as speculation mounted. WATFORD, England (AP) Watford has hired Rob Edwards to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager starting next season when the relegated Premier League club plays in the second tier. It is easy to overlook how tough a task it was to replace Jones as his brief spell at Southampton was both hilarious and disastrous in equal measure. Get Exclusive transfers news at Football Insider's YouTube TV channel. WATFORD, England (AP) Watford has hired Rob Edwards to succeed Roy Hodgson as manager starting next season when the relegated Premier League club plays in the second tier. 5. It was why Watford, bruised after relegation from the Premier League, went for him. Since Edwards took over, only Burnley and Middlesbrough have picked up more points than Luton in the Championship. ", Luton Town manager Rob Edwards breaks into tears after seeing a photo of Tom Lockyer celebrating the Hatters' promotion from his hospital bed pic.twitter.com/lCnyV86MkU. Rob Edwards Nationality: Wales Position: Head Coach Watford FC confirmed Rob Edwards' appointment as the club's Head Coach in May 2022, with the former defender taking over from the start of the 2022/23 season. [37] The Bucks finished in 14th place in the National League North, 10 points outside the play-offs. Their incredible recent form has also given them an outside chance of automatic promotion, though Sheff Utd will be nine points ahead of them if they win their game in hand. "Now we must move forward, and, in Slaven Bilic, we have secured the services of an experienced coach who has recent experience of promotion to the Premier League.". After all Edwards had been in charge for only 10 league games before. [14] that kept him out of the season's end as the team made the play-offs. He was sent on loan to First Division club Crystal Palace in November 2003, where he spent one month, playing six games and scoring one goal in a 11 draw with Coventry City. So all of those things do add to it. WATFORD have sacked Rob Edwards and replaced him with Slaven Bilic, the club's 17 th appointment under owner Gino Pozzo. "It is hard not to let it take the shine off us what has happened, promotion and winning the title, but it won't get in the way of what we do in the future because we will carry on operating in the way we do - open and honest with everybody. Leach out of Ashes with back injury | Who are alternative spin options? 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Forest Green Rovers Chairman Dale Vincesays he is disappointed that Watford did not approach them about wanting Rob Edwards as their next manager. To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders, Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications, .css-1diosym{color:black;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-1diosym{color:#fff;}}Published9:39,28 May 2023 BST.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.css-7su1ft{color:#72B97D;}}@media (min-width:1024px){.css-7su1ft{color:#666666;}}| Last updated10:51,28 May 2023 BST. Something went wrong, please try again later. ROB EDWARDS has been named Luton manager - despite bossing big Championship rivals Watford for 11 games earlier this season. [43] After picking up four wins from his first five matches, Edwards was awarded the EFL League Two Manager of the Month award for August 2021 with his star striker Matty Stevens winning the Player of the Month award. Watford's new head coach Rob Edwards is held aloft by his players after securing promotion to League One with Forest Green Rovers in April (Photo: Simon Galloway/PA Images via Getty Images). [48] On 11 May, he departed the club following negotiations with Watford. "He has a different sense of personality. Rob is a talented coach and we knew one day he would get a big opportunity that would take him away. In a statement, Watford owner Gino Pozzo said: "As with all decisions taken by the Board, I believe this change to be in the best interests of the club. Recent years have seen the Vicarage Road dugout more akin to a conveyor belt, with bosses barely getting their feet under the table before being shipped out and replaced. 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They were crying out for fresh ideas after Roy Hodgsons pointless tenure and, when Scott Duxbury, Watfords chief executive, insisted that Edwards would be backed come hell or high water, it seemed that a club who have been known to burn through three managers in a single campaign were about to usher in an era of stability. "Commiserations to @coventrycityfcofficial a fantastic opponent over three games which had to be decided by penalties. Jones could be abrasive, as Southampton discovered, but Edwards is said to have built an excellent relationship with his players. Lockyer was carried off on a stretcher after . Watford have axed yet ANOTHER manager, dismissing Rob Edwards on Monday The club announced Slaven Bilic as their fifth new boss in just under 12 months Bilic was appointed just 15 minutes. Former Scottish striker Chris Iwelumo is bewildered and disappointed by Watford's decision to sack Rob Edwards. "I think the club has seen it a different way. 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