Former Wolves winger Steve Froggatt believes Rob Edwards has “done the right thing for himself” after joining a club he has a “21-year association with” and choosing to leave Middlesbrough just four months into his tenure.
Speaking on BBC Radio WM’s Football Phone-In, Froggatt called the criticism Edwards has received “slightly unfair”.
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“He has just had a house recently built in this area and he has a young family,” Froggatt said. “I made a big career decision years ago as well.
“When I left Wolves, I actually could have gone to four Premier League clubs. I went up to Middlesbrough and I was offered an absolute fortune, then I went to see Gordon Strachan at Coventry City.
“I knew in my heart of hearts that the worst move for my pregnant wife would be Middlesbrough, a place where she had no family contacts and would be bringing up two young children, so I made a decision for my family.
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“It was the best decision ever because everyone said I’d never do anything if I went to Coventry City. I was vindicated when I got into the England squad at the end of my third season there and I was able to say: ‘Actually, I chose the right club for me’.
“Rob Edwards has done exactly the same thing. He loves the club, he has a 21-year association with Wolves, he knows the club inside out and he won’t have to settle in.
“He passionately wanted this job so – shock horror – he left another football club. If the boot was on the other foot, a football club can sack a manager without thinking twice about it within a few weeks.
“He has done the right thing for himself – and I think for Wolves as well.”
Listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds
