Forest Green Rovers claim the manner of Rob Edwards’ departure “gives football a bad name” with the head coach now expected to be named the new manager at Watford.
Four days after Edwards sealed the League Two championship with Forest Green following a 2-2 draw with Mansfield Town, the 39-year-old has left New Lawn with the club seemingly furious that talks with the now-relegated Premier League club have taken place.
Edwards was appointed by Forest Green last May following his time in the England Under-16 set-up and took them into League One for the first time in their history, with promotion sealed after a 0-0 draw against Bristol Rovers last month, but that achievement appears to have been soured with owner Dale Vince following the club’s unique statement.
