Ex-Wolves striker in pole position to replace Rob Edwards at Molineux after latest sack update
Wolves’ appointment of Rob Edwards has not worked out to date.
The former Middlesbrough manager is yet to even pick up a point since his appointment in November, losing all seven of his matches in charge.
As a result, the Old Gold side are on just two points going into their final game of 2025 on Tuesday, a record-breaking total in the Premier League for all of the wrong reasons.
While Edwards was not expected to keep the Black Country side up by much of the fanbase, Wolves are currently on course to break Derby’s record-low points total, an unacceptable development for the Molineux faithful.
Therefore, Edwards is now the second-favourite manager to leave next in the Premier League, with Robbie Keane being linked as a potential replacement.
Robbie Keane current favourite to take over at Wolves if Rob Edwards is sacked
If Edwards is given the boot, one bookmaker has Keane as the favourite to come in at Molineux.
The former Wolves striker has spent his entire managerial career outside of the UK.
His first post was at Maccabi Tel Aviv before leaving in 2024. He then took over at Ferencvaros in 2025, with the Hungarian side doing particularly well in the Europa League at present, being one of four sides not to have lost a game in the league phase to date.
Now, the former Republic of Ireland international is 11/4 to take over at Wolves next.
Following him is another former Wolves player, Kevin Muscat, at 5/1, with Michael Carrick third-favourite at 8/1.
What has Keane said on the speculation linking him back to the UK?
Wolves are not the only team who have been linked to the former Premier League star in recent months.
His work at Ferencvaros has caught the attention of multiple clubs, with Keane being linked to Tottenham and Celtic.
As a result, the 45-year-old has been asked about his long-term future at the Hungarian side, with Keane confirming that he is currently happy at Ferencvaros.
- Keane previously held assistant manager roles at Middlesbrough and Leeds before taking the job at Maccabi Tel Aviv
- He has since won three trophies at both Maccabi Tel Aviv and Ferencvaros
- Keane has continously been linked to jobs in the UK in recent months
He told Irish Examiner on 12 December: “The thing is with me, the difference is, I’m not from the UK, I’m from Ireland. So whether I get on a flight an hour away, or two hours away from Dublin, there’s no difference.
“I understand the question, because I played in England for a long time and that’s where I made my name. I totally understand that, but why not go to a massive club abroad and learn about yourself?
“Also when you manage a team in England, Championship, Premier League wherever it may be, you’ve got probably 12, 14 foreign players, probably three or four English players. It’s no different here.
“Go away, learn your trade. But this isn’t learning your trade, I’m playing in the Uefa Cup, playing Fenerbahce, played against Rangers, Ludogorets.
“To be playing in this competition, this is why I came as well. I want to be involved in big nights like that. I had it as a player and I get that buzz and you saw it today. Our fans were incredible, the atmosphere was incredible. Do you get that in the Championship? Play against these teams? You probably don’t.”