Rob Edwards’ first job within the sixth tier of English soccer formed him.
The 42-year-old’s path to the Premier League began when he was appointed Telford supervisor in 2017, after leaving Wolves following Nuno Espirito Santo’s arrival.
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It was his first senior function and he adjusted from being with a full-time Championship membership to a Nationwide League North facet
Telford finally completed 14th in 2017-18, with Edwards leaving in Could 2018, however the expertise proved invaluable.
“He discovered it tough at occasions. He was with a part-time soccer membership, so he’d been in knowledgeable sport for his complete profession and dealing with gamers day after day,” former chairman Andy Pryce, who appointed Edwards, instructed BBC Sport.
“He quickly tailored. He made the membership have a extra strong base.
“You may by no means discover a nicer man; you will not meet a greater individual than Rob.
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“He is an sincere man. While you make use of a supervisor, all you need is honesty – whether or not it is good, unhealthy or detached.
“You simply need everybody to be sincere and put all of the playing cards on the desk. That is the kind of individual Rob is. He is not shy at coming ahead.”