Wolves boss thanks Chris Iwelumo for honesty
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett said there were no hard feelings after under-18 coach Chris Iwelumo left the club just six days after joining.
Former Molineux striker Iwelumo said it was with a 'heavy heart' that he decided he was 'unable to meet the demands' of the role.
He only took up the role last Tuesday, but quit on Monday citing personal and family reasons.
The bizarre U-turn took Wolves by surprise and leaves them looking to recruit their second under-18 coach in quick succession to replace new first-team coach Rob Edwards.
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Jackett admitted it was unusual situation but wished Iwelumo well in his future career.
He said: "We wish him all the best – there's no hard feelings – and we appreciate him giving us an early decision.
"It is an unusual situation but he will have his own reasons, which he's conveyed.
"We appreciate his honesty.
"We respect those personal reasons, whatever his reasons are we respect his viewpoint, we understand it's best to make a decision early and we thank him for that, because at least it means we can get ourselves straight very quickly rather than perhaps this happening at Christmas."
Iwelumo played for Wolves 52 times between 2008 and 2010 and since retiring last year had worked towards his coaching qualifications.
When at Molineux he formed a deadly striking partnership with Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and scored 15 goals in his first 16 games for the club.
The Scottish international striker featured for a host of clubs in a 500-game playing career, including Stoke City, Charlton Athletic, Burnley and Watford.