Article #48804

• Head coach failed to save club from relegation

• Peixoto led Gil Vicente to sixth in Primera Liga

Wolves have sacked Rob Edwards and are poised to appoint the Portuguese head coach César Peixoto as his replacement. The 46-year-old Peixoto was most recently in charge of Gil Vicente, who finished sixth in the Portuguese top flight last season.

The news came as a huge shock to Edwards, who was alerted to rumours of a deal for Peixito on social media. Edwards, who is abroad on holiday, was informed in a phone call that his tenure was over after seven months, leaving even senior club staff stunned.