EFL manager’s future becomes clearer amid Birmingham City and Watford links

Forest Green Rovers head coach Rob Edwards has revealed that he expects to still be in charge at The New Lawn for the 2022-23 season – despite reports linking him with a move to Birmingham City and Watford.

In his first ever season as a head coach of a club, Edwards has secured promotion for Rovers to League One for the very first time in their history.

Edwards’ attacking style of football has been exciting to watch, with FGR scoring the second-most goals in the fourth tier with 73 after 45 matches, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed elsewhere higher up the English footballing pyramid.

Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Edwards by reporter Alan Nixon, with the Blues expected to part company with current boss Lee Bowyer following a poor season in the Championship.

It’s not only Birmingham who are interested though, with the hierarchy at Premier League outfit Watford – who have been all-but relegated from the top flight – keen on the 39-year-old as well, according to The Athletic.

Edwards though is focusing only on his current employers and has delivered words that will be music to the ears of Rovers fans.

“Yes, I do,” Edwards said when asked if he expects to still be in the dugout for Forest Green at the start of the 2022-23 season.

“This club has given me a platform and that first opportunity.

“I know it’s gone well, but it’s gone well because there are good people here.

“There’s a plan and there are good players who have gone out and accumulated enough points to get us promoted.

“I do expect to be here. I can’t do anything about the speculation.

“Don’t get me wrong, like all the lads, we’re all ambitious and want to work at the highest level possible. That’s a given for anyone who works in football.

“We’re