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- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:57:00 +0000: Wolves confirm appointment of Rob Edwards replacement after shock sacking - EFL Championship News, Features, Opinion - talkSPORT
Wolves have appointed Portuguese Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach.
Peixoto, who has spent the last three months in charge of Portuguese club Gil Vicente, signs a two-year contract with the Championship club subject to a work permit.
Wolves have looked to the Primeira Liga for their new boss in an unexpected move Getty The hiring of Peixoto comes after the shock decision to sack Edwards, with talkSPORT understanding he only found out about his subsequent replacement via social media.
It prompted Edwards to call up Wolves‘ power brokers to find out the situation, where he was told he had indeed been relieved of his duties, much to his disbelief.
Peixoto eyes Premier League
Upon completing his move to Molineux, Peixoto told Wolves’ media channels: “I’m proud to be here at this big, historic club in England. It’s a big opportunity for me and I’m prepared to do everything to put Wolves where it belongs in the Premier League.
“We have great players, but I think the team can improve a lot with me and I can improve as a technical head coach.
“I want to put my identity onto the team, build a strong identity at the club and also help the team to grow by showing my identity and my way of playing.
“This is an amazing club, and it is important for me to make Wolves play in a way which reflects the fans. It’s a hard-working city with a lot of energy and a lot of passion, and I want them to see a team which plays an offensive game, with good organisation and a team who play for the fans.
“I want the supporters to be proud of our players, be proud of the way we play and the way we fight game after game to bring the victory, and to achieve the main aim, which is to put Wolves back in the Premier League.”
Meanwhile, executive chairman Nathan Shi said: “We are delighted to welcome Cesar to Wolves.
“Throughout our discussions with him, it became clear very quickly that he possesses many of the qualities we believe are important for the future of this football club.
“We wanted clear identity, strong leadership qualities and a real hunger to succeed. Cesar demonstrated all of those characteristics, but what impressed me most was his mentality, his work ethic and his willingness to embrace the challenge in front of him.
Peixoto guided Gil Vicente to sixth in the Portuguese top flight Getty “He is young, energetic and ambitious, but he is also thoughtful, accountable and willing to challenge himself and those around him in pursuit of improvement.
“We believe he will be an excellent fit for the culture and vision we are building at Wolves.”
Wolves explain Edwards sacking in statement
Peixoto’s predecessor was left blindsided by his sacking with talkSPORT understanding he was actively planning for the season ahead with the hierarchy having been instrumental in signing Raul Jimenez and Kieran Trippier this summer.
“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication,” Wolves said explaining Edwards’ departure in a statement.
“It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.
“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.
Edwards endured a difficult return to Molineux Getty “It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.”
Wolves were relegated to the Championship in the 2025/26 season, but many accepted it would have taken a miracle for Edwards to keep them up.
The club were winless when he arrived in November, with just two points on the board from 11 matches.
Despite some disgruntlement among the fanbase aimed at Edwards towards the end of the campaign, the former Middlesbrough boss was widely expected to be given the reins for the 2026/27 season.
He had signed a three-and-a-half-year deal but lasted just 30 games, winning only five of those.
Edwards’ final win with Wolves came against Liverpool on March 3. The 43-year-old is now on the hunt for his third club in the space of a year having joined Wolves from Boro last November.
Edwards’ uphill battle from the start
Edwards’ return to Wolves 17 years after he left as a player was met with criticism given Middlesbrough sat second in the Championship at the time of his exit.
He was also just six months into his tenure on Teesside.
Edwards was quick to downplay speculation when he was first linked to the Wolves post, with Boro also rejecting an approach from Wolves for their manager.
However, the situation quickly changed when Edwards expressed his desire to explore a move back to Molineux, ultimately paving the way for his return.
- Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:48:37 +0000: Kieran Trippier among Wolves stars left angry and dismayed by Rob Edwards sacking - EFL Championship News, Features, Opinion - talkSPORT
Wolves players, including new signing Kieran Trippier, are angry at the sacking of manager Rob Edwards, talkSPORT understands.
Edwards was axed by the club just seven months after joining.
Edwards’ sacking has taken everyone by surprise – including the man himself Getty talkSPORT understands he only found out about his imminent replacement via social media and was left stunned by the decision.
Edwards was instrumental in persuading Trippier to reject several other offers, including from the Premier League, to join the relegated side.
He was also key to Raul Jimenez re-signing for the club and even featured in his announced video on Tuesday.
Several Molineux stars have reached out directly to the 43-year-old to express their dismay at the decision.
Wolves are set to replace Edwards with Cesar Peixoto, who has spent the last three months in charge of Portuguese club Gil Vicente.
Wolves statement
“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication,” Wolves said in a statement.
“It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.
“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.
“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.”
Edwards had signed a three-and-a-half year deal with the club when joining in November.
Edwards is looking for his third job in less than a year Getty They had just two points when he took over and it was widely accepted it was a near impossible task to keep them in the Premier League.
The 43-year-old is now on the hunt for his third club in the space of a year having joined Wolves from Boro last November.
talkSPORT verdict
Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan afforded Edwards little sympathy after his sacking by Wolves.
The talkSPORT host called him a ‘treacherous hound’ after ditching Boro for the Premier League club.
Reacting on White and Jordan live in New York for the World Cup, he said: “He’s instrumental in signing players that are sensible signings. Trippier’s a decent player going down to the Championship and will be good for the dressing room.
“Jimenez, probably the same. Albeit, he’s not the same player since he had that head injury. Notwithstanding that, he will do at that level.
Wolves finished bottom of the Premier League on just 20 points Getty “It’s difficult for me to have any empathy, because these managers have got to grow up and understand that sometimes the grass isn’t always greener. Sometimes having a bit of loyalty and a bit of substance about it.
“I know you’re going to say owners don’t, but owners fire you. It’s the last thing they want to do. Because firing a manager is A, admission of failure, and B, it costs you. And then C, you’ve got to recruit and reboot.
“So you don’t want to do it. It’s the last thing you want to do. Whereas managers dropping out of a situation where they’ve been for five months to go somewhere they think is better for them is a completely different commodity.
“It shows those that they work for, or might work for in the future, a certain trait. So he’s learned something.
“In the same way that Maresca will never have an outburst in a press conference in the way that he did at Chelsea, he will have learned something from this, because he bombed Middlesbrough as it suited him to go to his spiritual home.
“Now he’s being drop-kicked out of that. Now he’s looking at his reputation thinking, where do I go now? He’s a League One manager.
- Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:22:27 +0000: Premier League cult hero ‘seriously considered’ for return to EFL club in new role - EFL Championship News, Features, Opinion - talkSPORT
Swansea City are reportedly eyeing a former player to become their new sporting director.
The Championship club have been linked with a move for a fan favourite ahead of next season.
Swansea are reportedly considering appointing Michu as their new sporting director Getty Images - Getty Vitor Matos’ side are currently preparing for their ninth successive season in the second-tier after finishing 11th last term.
The Swans could now be set to add to the club’s hierarchy with the appointment of former striker Michu.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Swansea are strongly considering bringing the 40-year-old in as sporting director.
It follows six-and-a-half years in the role with Burgos in his native Spain.
Michu oversaw the club’s promotion from the third-tier as champions in 2021.
In doing so, Burgos ended their 19-year absence from the Segunda Division.
Having stabilised in the Spanish second-tier, they achieved their highest-ever finish of seventh last season.
However, the club missed out on a place in the play-offs due to their head-to-head record with sixth place Castellon.
Swansea cult hero
Michu could now be on course for a return to English football with Swansea.
The former Spain international spent three years at the Swansea.com Stadium as a player.
Michu has spent the last six-and-a-half years at Spanish side Burgos Getty During that time, he scored 28 goals in 67 appearances across all competitions as well as winning the League Cup in 2013.
His tally included 20 Premier League strikes as well as scoring four times in the Europa League for the Swans.
Michu left the club in 2015 following a season-long loan spell with Napoli before featuring for Langreo and Real Oviedo in Spain.
He went on to retire with the latter in 2017 aged 31 before moving into the boardroom.
Having returned to both Langreo and Oviedo since ending his playing career, Michu joined Burgos as sporting director in December 2019.
Meanwhile, he also had a one-match spell as caretaker boss two years ago.
Michu scored 28 goals in 67 appearances during three years with Swansea AFP As for his old club, Swansea have been in the Championship since relegation in 2018.
However, they have failed to finish in the play-off places since 2018, with last season representing a second 11th place finish in a row.
- Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:29:48 +0000: Manager completes emotional return to EFL club four years after leaving - EFL Championship News, Features, Opinion - talkSPORT
Blackburn Rovers have announced the return of Tony Mowbray as their new head coach.
The Championship side signed the 62-year-old on a ‘long-term contract’.
Mowbray is back in action after over a year out Getty It is Mowbray’s second stint at Ewood Park having previously managed Rovers between February 2017 and May 2022.
In his first season, Mowbray steered the former Premier League champions out of League One and into the Championship, where they have remained since.
Blackburn’s club statement remarked ‘a number of talented young players emerged through the ranks’ under Mowbray’s tutelage.
The statement added Mowbray had Rovers ‘playing an exciting brand of attacking football,’ something which they will hope he can bring back to Ewood Park for next season.
Ton of experience
Mowbray’s previous spell with Blackburn spanned 267 games, marking the longest time he has spent at one club throughout his managerial career.
His record across those matches boasted 108 wins, 69 draws and 90 losses.
Mowbray’s appointment at Blackburn is also his second managerial role since he stepped down from Birmingham City after being diagnosed with bowel cancer in May 2024.
The 62-year-old was back in a dugout less than a year later as he returned to West Bromwich Albion, where he had been in charge from October 2006 to June 2009.
However, Mowbray was axed just four months in after winning just five matches out of 17 for the Baggies.
He now has the challenging task of reinvigorating Blackburn after they finished 20th in the Championship last term.
Mowbray can’t afford to let Blackburn skirt so close to relegation next season Getty Although Rovers finished five points clear of relegation, it was their lowest finish in the Championship since they returned to the second tier under Mowbray.
Mic drop
The 62-year-old replaces Michael O’Neill at the helm.
O’Neill was installed at Ewood Park in February, although he remained in his post as the Northern Ireland boss.
However, O’Neill declined the opportunity to extend his contract with Blackburn as he opted to focus on Northern Ireland’s Euro 2028 qualification.
Upon confirming his decision to fans, O’Neill said: “Blackburn Rovers is a historic football club with a proud tradition and passionate supporters.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time working with the players, staff and everyone around the club.
Blackburn have not been a Premier League side since 2012 Getty “After careful consideration, I have decided that my long-term focus must remain with Northern Ireland and the journey towards the European Championship campaign ahead.
“I would like to thank the owners, board, staff, players and supporters for the welcome and support shown to me during my time at the club.”
- Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:10:32 +0000: Watford in talks over 24th permanent managerial appointment in 14 years - EFL Championship News, Features, Opinion - talkSPORT
Watford are in talks with Alessio Dionisi about being their new boss, talkSPORT understands.
Ed Still was sacked by the Hornets immediately after the Championship season ended, having spent just three months in charge.
Dionisi was most recently in charge of Italian outfit Empoli Alamy He was the club’s 23rd permanent boss since the Pozzo family took ownership 14 years’ ago – and they’ve seemingly turned to their native Italy for his successor.
However, the situation is somewhat complicated by the fact Dionisi is still under contract at Empoli, despite being sacked by the Serie A club in March.
Dionisi joined Empoli for a second spell last October, but was dismissed after just five months having won only five of his 22 games in charge.
Per Italian employment law, managers are typically kept on the payroll even if they have technically been relieved of their duties.
Watford have acquired a reputation for hiring and firing under the Pozzos, averaging 1.6 permanent managers a year during their tenure.
They got through three bosses during the 2025/26 season alone, with Still following Javi Gracia and Paolo Pezzolano.
The Hornets finished 16th in the Championship this term, losing their last five games – each of the final two by four goals.
It’s now four years since the club were relegated from the Premier League.
They’ve failed to reach the second-tier play-offs in that time, finishing no higher than 11th.
And so much chopping and changing in the dugout has proved a point of deep frustration for fans, who have seen their side stagnate in recent years.
Dionisi has never managed outside of his native Italy Getty Only one of Watford’s last 14 permanent managers has lasted more than 12 months in the job.
That was Tom Cleverley, who was given his marching orders at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.
Dionisi, 46, has never coached outside of Italy, with Venezia, Sassuolo and Palermo among his other former clubs.
Despite failing to make an impact this time around, the ex-defender did lead Empoli to the 2020/21 Serie B title.
Watford will be hoping he can repeat the trick in England, though recent history suggests he’s unlikely to still be in the Vicarage Road hotseat by the end of the 2026/27 season.
The Hornets have also been linked with Niels Fredriksen, who has just guided Lech Poznan to successive Polish titles.
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Barnsley
Birmingham
Blackpool
Bristol City
Brighton
Burnley
Cardiff City
Coventry City
Crystal Palace
Derby
Doncaster
Hull City
Ipswich Town
Leeds United
Leicester City
Middlesborough
Millwall
Nottingham Forest
Peterborough
Portsmouth
Reading
Southampton
Watford
West Ham
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