'I understand' - Ian Evatt shares thoughts on former Blackpool teammate's Middlesbrough exit
Former Blackpool defender Rob Edwards has been confirmed as the new Wolves head coach.
Blackpool boss Ian Evatt states he’s pleased to see his former teammate Rob Edwards get another opportunity in the Premier League to show what he can do.
During his playing career, the new Wolves manager was at Bloomfield Road between 2008 and 2011, making 67 appearances for the club and being part of the team that reached the Premier League alongside the current Seasiders head coach.
His move to the Fylde Coast came on the back of a four-year spell at Molineux - with his latest stint with the midlands outfit coming over two decades from his first.
The retired centre back fills the position left vacant by Vitor Pereira - who was sacked by the Premier League outfit earlier this month, with the club sat bottom of the top flight after picking up just two points in their opening 11 games.
Edwards’ move to Wolves sees him depart Middlesbrough after just four months at the Riverside Stadium.
Boro currently sit second in the Championship after winning seven of their opening 14 games under the guidance of the former Blackpool man.
Discussing his ex-teammate’s new position, Evatt, who has recently returned to Blackpool in the top job, said: “I’m delighted for him. I’ve not spoken to him yet, but I’m sure we’ll catch up when he’s got time and I’ve got time, because when you’re in this role, time is very limited.
“I’m pleased for him and that he’s got a chance to prove what he can do again in the Premier League. I’m sure he’ll grab it with both hands.
“I’m not going to get involved with people’s decisions - I don’t know the ins and outs of it. He’s made what he thought was the right decision for him. I understand both sides, but that’s football.
“It’s nothing to do with me really. Rob is a good friend of mine and I’ll support him as a friend.”
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