Wolverhampton Wanderers’ struggles in the new season persisted following a 5-3 defeat to Brentford over the weekend, with Simon Jordan going as far as labeling Gary O’Neil’s squad as the weakest in the Premier League presently.
At the Gtech Community Stadium, Thomas Frank’s side convincingly triumphed over the West Midlanders, pushing them to the league’s bottom. With only one point from seven matches, pressure mounts on O’Neil. Reports suggest he has until the upcoming international break to reverse the team’s fortunes. Wolves have conceded more goals than any other team, intensifying fears of relegation, as Jordan categorizes them as the Premier League’s worst currently.
After their return to the Premier League in 2018, Wolves enjoyed success and European qualification. Despite splurging initially, the club adopted a more prudent strategy later on. Since O’Neil’s arrival last season, he maintained their top-flight status under financial constraints. However, a poor start to the current campaign has put him under scrutiny.
Jordan criticized Wolves on TalkSport for this season’s lackluster displays. While acknowledging the club’s shift towards sustainability, he cautioned that the owners must now navigate challenges after their previous ambitious spending.
Wolves’ struggles in defending and creating opportunities from set-pieces have been a major setback this season. The team’s inability to capitalize on these situations has led to their decision to let go of set-piece coach Jack Wilson from his role. Conceding in five out of seven league games from dead ball scenarios while failing to score from any reflects the lack of progress under Wilson’s guidance, ultimately resulting in his departure.
