EX-WOLVES STAR DROPS HINTS ON SENSATIONAL RETURN TO MOLINEUX STADUIM

Wolverhampton Wanderers are pinning their survival hopes on new manager Rob Edwards, whose backroom team could prove decisive in forging a winning formula and staving off relegation from the Premier League. According to The Telegraph, Paul Trollope, presently on Southampton’s coaching staff, is poised for an appointment at Molineux, bringing tactical nous honed in the Championship and top flight. Speculation also swirls around ex-Wolves defender Joleon Lescott, whose defensive expertise and club affinity could bolster the setup.

The headline-grabber, however, remains former captain Conor Coady. Edwards, who overlapped with the centre-back during Wolves’ Championship promotion push and Premier League resurgence, has reportedly targeted a sensational return. Coady, 32, joined Wrexham from Leicester City only last summer but has fallen out of favour at the Racecourse Ground, failing to start a league fixture since September’s 3-1 loss to QPR. Despite the move being labelled ‘highly unlikely’ due to his recent transfer, Coady’s leadership—pivotal in Wolves’ ascent under Nuno Espírito Santo—makes him an intriguing wildcard for a squad desperate for experience and grit.

Adding to the revamp, Wolves will poach Harry Watling, a former Rangers coach currently at Middlesbrough, injecting fresh analytical and developmental insights. This cohesive staff assembly aims to address Wolves’ dire form: winless in the 2025-26 campaign thus far, with Edwards’ debut looming against Crystal Palace post-international break.

Compounding challenges, January’s transfer window presents a headache. Wolves have maxed out their non-homegrown player quota, potentially restricting incoming deals unless outgoings free space. Expect targeted pursuits of Premier League-proven talent to inject quality and resilience. Edwards inherits a squad teetering on the brink, but with astute recruitment and a motivated backroom, revival remains plausible. Failure to act decisively could seal a perilous drop.