Recent reports reveal that Wolverhampton Wanderers are off to a rocky start this Premier League season with manager Gary O’Neil at the helm. Despite facing criticism due to the team’s lackluster performance, insiders suggest that club officials are inclined to support O’Neil.
Having wrapped up last season with a disappointing finish even post their return from the Championship, Wolverhampton Wanderers seem to be navigating a similar path this season. The departure of key players such as Max Kilman and Pedro Neto, coupled with modest signings like Andre and Jorgen Strand Larsen, raises eyebrows. While the team’s fixture list has been challenging, positioning them at the bottom of the league, there are murmurs that O’Neil might have the chance to redeem himself if results start improving.
Former Manchester United scout Mick Brown emphasizes that although Wolves exhibit glimpses of improvement in their gameplay, failing to secure wins remains a prominent concern. Brown stresses the importance of managing games effectively and shoring up their defense, highlighting the team’s struggles in conceding goals. While the board seems committed to supporting O’Neil, a continuation of poor results could prompt a change in leadership despite the recent four-year contract extension bestowed upon the manager at the start of the season.
In the face of daunting fixtures against top-tier teams from the last season, including encounters with all of the top four teams and last season’s sixth and seventh-placed finishers, Wolverhampton Wanderers are undoubtedly enduring a challenging beginning to the current season.
They managed to secure a draw against Nottingham Forest in one of their other two matches, but a disappointing 5-3 defeat to Brentford just before the international break was the only setback in their season thus far. With upcoming matches against Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Southampton—on paper, more manageable opponents—Wolves are aiming for these games to provide the spark they need to climb out of the relegation zone.
