"It was a special moment" - Rob Edwards reacts to Wolves' derby victory over Aston Villa

On the back of just their second Premier League win of the season, Edwards admits the performance and win is a huge highlight in his career.

"I understand that we have to perform for that (atmosphere) and obviously a win in a derby game, you're going to get a good atmosphere," Edwards said.

"I know it's two ways, but just keep backing the lads. The fans were amazing tonight and backed the players.

"When Villa had their periods, they were brilliant for us and made a lot of noise and backed us. 

"At the end, that was incredible. It was a special moment in a really difficult season.

"It's nice to be able to show some emotion and build that connection that we're desperate to do. 

"That's why I came here, nights like that, really special moments. That's a moment that will live with me forever."

On his celebration to R.Gomes' goal, Edwards added: "There was a lot of emotion, I lost myself for a while. Football can do that to you. 

"I sort of forgot where I was and who was watching. My daughters were probably up there looking at me thinking, 'what are you doing, Dad? Calm down'. 

"I know it's been a really difficult season, but if you can't enjoy those moments in a really big game against a brilliant team, then you shouldn't be in the game.

"I think it's all right that we all enjoy it.

"I nearly pulled my calf and put my foot through a boarding as well. Just a great moment at that late stage to get the second goal.

"I feel like the result was pretty much in the bag then, so I lost myself for a moment."

It was a relatively even game for an hour as neither side was able to create clear chances, as Wolves held their own against Champions-League chasing opposition.

Edwards was particularly pleased with how hard his team worked to earn the three points.

"We needed to carry out the plan," the head coach said.

"Against a team like Villa, who are tactically brilliant and have such good individuals as well, it's important that you carry out the plan to the best of your ability and then when you get it wrong, run really hard and try and defend your goal. 

"When we didn't get it right, we worked incredibly hard to defend and then when we did, we managed to then take advantage of a couple of the moments that we had.

"I thought we were excellent, to be honest. We didn't get everything right in the first half, we had to adjust a bit and we had to adjust a few things at half-time that made us look a bit better. 

"Once we went 1-0 up, then the game starts to shift and they throw a lot at it, but in the main, we defended really well. 

"Brilliant blocks and desire to keep the ball out the back of the net and we needed that. 

"I just want to be really respectful of how good they are, they're really good, so to beat them, you have to be pretty good as well. I thought the performance overall was excellent."