"We've had those discussions" - Rob Edwards on long-term Wolves plans
Rob Edwards says he is in it for the long haul at Wolves but admits he will need results to secure his long-term future.
The new head coach has the initial difficult task of keeping bottom club Wolves in the Premier League, while the club also hope to keep Edwards for next season regardless of whether they are relegated.
That will depend on results and performances, however, as club chairman Jeff Shi spoke of a 'reset' at Wolves.
Edwards is excited by that opportunity, but understands he also has to impress to ensure he stays in the job.
"We've had those discussions," Edwards said when asked if he would stay at the club if Wolves were relegated.
"It will be down to how we do and how performances look.
"People can say whatever they want to me in the end, anything could happen and I understand that.
"If we show we're doing a good job and there's a belief in us, then hopefully we can be here for a long time.
"It will be down to my work, and the team and the staff, and how the players do.
"In the end, it's a results business. I can't sit here and say I'm going to be here for three years because it will be down to how we do."
Edwards added: "We have to be realistic as well but obviously all our focus right now is doing a really good job and making sure we're a Premier League club next season.
"Again, there's a lot of realism in all those conversations. We all know where we're at right now.
"We know where we're at so we can't hide away, bury our head in the sand and all of a sudden then get caught out if things don't go the way we want. We've got to be prepared for all sorts of scenarios."
Shi, the leadership structure and owners Fosun have come under a lot of criticism for their running of the club and the vision moving forward.
When asked about his confidence in that structure behind the scenes, Edwards was coy, but maintained he would be part of the rebuilding process for the club's long-term future.
"It's also the staffing structure and how we will make decisions going forward as well," Edwards said.
"I'll be involved in that process, but that we can address a little bit further down the line.
"My focus right now clearly is on trying to find results and get the training right and get to where we want to be in terms of performance levels.
"That's the most important thing right now.
"We talked about that word reset and this is a moment to try and do that.
"Everything I've heard and seen so far gives me confidence and belief we can do that.
"I can only go off what I'm told. I've been at clubs where you can be told one thing and then things can change quite quickly.
"Time will tell I suppose. I have confidence and belief right now, but I'm going to say that! Time will tell."
When asked if he has confidence in the current structure, Edwards added: "That's something I'll maybe be able to go into a little bit more detail on in a few weeks' time when I can really get my head around certain things and focus on other things as well as just the grass.
"That has been all I've thought about.
"But yes, the reset that Jeff's spoken about sounds really positive."
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