Rob Edwards is set to leave Middlesbrough in acrimonious circumstances and not for the first time in his managerial career.

The 42-year-old was taken off Saturday’s Championship clash with Birmingham City following interest from Wolves over their vacant managerial position. Huge AFFINITY with the Club! Jacqui Oatley reacts as Rob Edwards gets taken OFF Middlesbrough fixture

It came after Edwards missed training on Friday while his pre-match press conference was cancelled.

But with uncertainty over Edwards’ future the situation escalated on Saturday morning when Middlesbrough confirmed that they had given Edwards permission to speak to Wolves .

A statement from the Championship club read: “Middlesbrough Football Club have, subject to the completion of an agreement with Wolverhampt

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