Rob Edwards: Ian Holloway Blackpool Stories, Luton Glory, Leaving Middlesbrough & My Wolves Exit

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Luton Town, Middlesbrough and Wolves boss Rob Edwards. Powered by Greene King Pubs. Rob reflects on his early days in the game, the influence of Ian Holloway and how an early retirement from playing led him into coaching. He looks back on playing under Mick at Wolves before discussing his own managerial journey, which began in non-league football with Telford United. Rob then recalls guiding Forest Green Rovers to the League Two title before reflecting on his remarkable achievement of leading Luton Town to the Premier League. He opens up about the challenges of keeping Luton in the top flight, including the impact of the Tom Lockyer incident and the events that followed. Plus, Rob discusses his high-profile departure from Middlesbrough to Wolves, his time in charge at Molineux and the shock circumstances surrounding his eventual exit. 00:00 - Intro 00:34 - Early beginnings at Villa & Ian Holloway stories 10:43 - Working with Mick McCarthy 16:33 - Retiring early & move into coaching 19:52 - Early Wolves managerial experience 22:55 - Non-League & Forest Green Rovers promotion 28:24 - Taking over Luton and getting to Premier League 38:16 - Dealing with Tom Lockyer situation 43:27 - Middlesbrough departure for Wolves 49:15 - Wolves exit in the summer 51:00 - Call from Harry Redknapp 51:57 - Weekend predictions 55:43 - Keeping players happy 58:58 - Missing management? Twitter: themanagerspod Instagram: themanagerspodcast TikTok: themanagerspodcast For sales and advertising enquiries you can email: hello@itspoppop.com #football #transfers #Wolves #wolverhamptonwanderers #wwfc #wolverhampton #middlesbrough #mfc #boro #blackpool #bfc #holloway #ian #avfc #aston #villa #astonvilla #luton #ltfc #lutontown #lutontownfc #middlesbroughfc #watford #wfc #watfordfc #rob #edwards #robedwards #mickmccarthy #mccarthy #pulis #tony #tonypulis #premierleague #epl #efl #footballleague #forestgreenrovers #fgr #englishfootball #englishfootballleague #championship #wanderers #managers