Robert Owen Edwards

About

Current manager of the Watford Football Club (FC) under a two year professional manager contact first signed in May 2022. He started as a manager in 2019, leaving the Wolves to be signed by the Premier League to coach the England U20s (Under Twenties). 

Before Fame

His career as a footballer spanned some 14 year; his most predominant club appearances at Aston Villa and with the Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.. 

Trivia

He takes the position at Watford after his incredibly successful debut year as a manager for the Forrest Green Rovers, taking them to third tier promotion for the first time in the history of the club. He also one of only three managers in the league under 40 years of age. 

Family Life

Although he was born in England, he holds Welsh citizenship as both of his parents are from Wales. 

Associated With

At Watford F.C., he replaces manager Roy Hodgson as the 9th manager the team has hired in the last 5 years.