Rob Edwards’ first job within the sixth tier of English soccer formed him.
The 42-year-old’s path to the Premier League began when he was appointed Telford supervisor in 2017, after leaving Wolves following Nuno Espirito Santo’s arrival.
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It was his first senior position and he adjusted from being with a full-time Championship membership to a National League North facet
Telford finally completed 14th in 2017-18, with Edwards leaving in May 2018, however the expertise proved invaluable.
“He found it difficult at times. He was with a part-time football club, so he’d been in a professional game for his whole career and working with players day to day,” former chairman Andy Pryce, who appointed Edwards, instructed BBC Sport.
“He soon adapted. He made the club have a more solid base.
“You’ll by no means discover a nicer man; you will not meet a greater particular person than Rob.
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“He’s an honest guy. When you employ a manager, all you want is honesty – whether it’s good, bad or indifferent.
“You simply need everybody to be sincere and put all of the playing cards on the desk. That’s the kind of particular person Rob is. He’s not shy at coming ahead.”