One player have agreed to leave the club after just one match under Rob Edwards.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Molineux Stadium, once a fortress of fervent support, echoed with stunned silence last night as the dust settled on Rob Edwards’ turbulent debut. Appointed just ten days ago amid a relegation scrap that has the Black Country faithful on tenterhooks, the former Luton Town boss wasted no time imprinting his vision on a squad teetering on the Premier League’s precipice. But in a move that has sent shockwaves through the football world, one player has already agreed to depart—barely 90 minutes into the Edwards era.

The 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace on Saturday was a grim affair, exposing the frailties that have plagued Wolves all season. Edwards, returning to his boyhood club with dreams of revival, opted for a pragmatic 3-5-2 formation, emphasizing defensive solidity over the attacking flair that has deserted them. “We’ve got fight in us, but it starts with belief,” Edwards declared post-match, his voice steady despite the heartbreak. Palace’s Bryan Mbeumo capitalized on a rare lapse, slotting home in the 67th minute to condemn Wolves to their ninth loss in 12 games. The crowd, numbering just over 28,000, grew restless as chances evaporated—Rayan Aït-Nouri’s curling effort in the 82nd skimmed the post, a fleeting glimmer in an otherwise dour display.

Yet, behind the tactical tweaks and substitutions lies a deeper purge. Sources close to the club reveal that Edwards, armed with a mandate for radical change, held frank discussions immediately after the final whistle. One senior squad member, deemed surplus to the new regime’s requirements, was informed his services would no longer be needed. The player’s agent confirmed late last night: an agreement has been reached for an immediate exit, with a loan move to a mid-table Championship side already in advanced talks. It’s a seismic shift, underscoring Edwards’ no-nonsense approach to salvaging a campaign that reeks of desperation.

Enter Hwang Hee-chan, the South Korean talisman whose flair once lit up Molineux. Signed for £15 million in 2021, the 29-year-old winger has been a cult hero, netting 15 goals last term amid Wolves’ flirtation with Europe. But under Edwards’ microscope, his role has evaporated. Subbed off at halftime against Palace after a subdued showing—zero shots, 68% pass accuracy—Hwang was pulled aside in the dressing room. “The gaffer was clear: no long-term plans,” a teammate confided. “Hee-chan’s heart wasn’t in it after that.”

Hwang’s departure, if finalized, would cap a whirlwind 24 hours. The player, who joined international duty with South Korea just weeks ago, returns to a club in flux. His pace and directness defined Gary O’Neil’s counter-attacking blueprint, but Edwards favors a more structured, possession-based game—reminiscent of his Hatters heyday. “It’s tough, but necessary,” Edwards admitted when pressed on squad overhauls. “We’re building for sustainability, not sentiment.”

As Wolves stare down a festive fixture pile-up, including a Boxing Day clash with Manchester United, this exit signals more to come. Will it galvanize the survivors or fracture a fragile dressing room? For now, Molineux mourns the loss of a fan favorite, while Edwards rolls up his sleeves. The dream job just got a whole lot harder.