New Delhi, June 11 -- Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked their manager, Rob Edwards, following the club's relegation from the Premier League this season.

Edwards' tenure at Molineux lasted just seven months after he was appointed on a three-and-a-half-year deal in November. Wolves had moved decisively to secure the Welshman's services from Middlesbrough, who were initially reluctant to sanction his departure midway through the campaign.

However, the club's inability to avoid relegation has prompted Wolves to make a managerial change as they prepare for life in the Championship next season, according to the Wolverhampton website.

Edwards returned to Wolves in November at one of the most challenging periods in the club's recent history ...