Robert Owen Edwards (born 25 December 1982) is a professional football manager and former player who played as a centre-back and is currently the head coach of Championship club Watford.
Edwards began his career with Aston Villa, making his senior debut in the Premier League. He then moved to Midlands neighbours Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2004, where he spent four seasons at Championship level. He helped both Blackpool and Norwich to promotions to the Premier League and featured for Barnsley in the Championship before retiring due to injury in 2013.
Edwards managed Wolves' academy and had an interim spell at the first team, before leading AFC Telford United and the England under-16 team. He guided Forest Green Rovers to promotion as League Two champions in the 2021–22 season. Following his departure from Forest Green Rovers, he was appointed by Watford as Roy Hodgson's successor in May 2022.