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Rob Edwards and Tony Daley wish Wolves well following exits

Former first-team coach Rob Edwards and ex-head of sport science Tony Daley have both wished Wolves well for the future following their exits.

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Edwards joined Wolves as an academy coach for the under-18s side and was then promoted to the first team during the summer of 2015.

He worked under Kenny Jackett, Walter Zenga and Paul Lambert, and presided over two fixtures as caretaker boss following Zenga’s departure.

But he left in the wake of Lambert’s departure ahead of the arrival of new boss Nuno Espirito Santo.

He also spent four years as a Wolves player between 2004 and 2008, making more than 100 appearances for the club.

“Everyone knows how I feel about Wolves and how much I have once again enjoyed being part of the club,” said Edwards.

“Working with the under-18s was something I really enjoyed, and particularly in seeing so many among that group then go on and make an impression at senior level.

“And then having two seasons as part of the first team set-up, and learning from some really experienced coaches in Kenny, Walter and Paul, was extremely valuable and should serve me well as I look for my next opportunity within the game.

“I would like to wish everyone at Wolves all the very best for the future, and I will certainly be keeping an eye on the club’s fortunes going forward.”

Daley spent nearly a decade at Wolves. He arrived as fitness and conditions coach in September 2007 and was then made head of sport science.

“I have had a great time here,” said Daley. “It has been awesome – just such a pleasure to work for Wolves and I have enjoyed every single minute of it.

“Obviously there have been highs and there have been lows but I have always enjoyed it, especially the promotion seasons and some good cup wins.

“I have been fortunate enough to work with some fantastic people, and that’s not just the players and the coaching and backroom staff, but also the people in the offices as well.

“When I look back there are some players here I have worked with for a hell of a long time.

“Danny Batth, Carl Ikeme, Dave Edwards, Matt Doherty, Jack Price – I don’t want to miss anyone out – but it has been a real privilege to work so closely with some top professionals.

“I would like to think the club have made some really good strides in sport science and fitness in recent years and whether it was with Jez (Moxey) or Kevin (Thelwell) we always got good support for what we wanted to do to improve things.

“I would like to thank the fans as well who have been behind the team for so many years.

“Hopefully there will be more success for them to enjoy going forward.

“For me, I am looking forward to my next challenge.

“I would love to go somewhere and try and make a difference – that is my next challenge – and I can’t wait to get back in and make the most of my next opportunity.”