Wolves suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Fulham, exacerbating their poor start to the Premier League season and leading to calls for manager Vitor Pereira to be sacked. The loss, characterized by defensive errors, a red card, and fan discontent, highlights four critical signs suggesting the club is doomed to relegation and may even struggle to surpass Derby County's record low of 11 points.
The match saw Wolves concede an early goal due to a defensive howler, followed by a straight red card for defender Agbadou just 36 minutes in, leaving them a man down. Fulham capitalized on these misfortunes, doubling their lead with a well-taken goal and securing their victory with a third through an own goal. The visiting fans responded with chants of "You're getting sacked in the morning" directed at Pereira.
Beyond the match itself, Wolves have exhibited a pattern of concerning behavior this season. This includes conceding "ridiculous goals," fans turning on the manager, players, and ownership, and even confrontations between manager Pereira and goalkeeper Jose Sa with disgruntled supporters. The manager's public statements about the club being "small," bizarre team selections, and players arguing on the pitch further compound the sense of chaos.
Despite these issues, Wolves' ownership, Fosun, surprisingly gave Pereira a new three-year contract in September, even before the team had secured a point. While the compensation clause in this new deal is reportedly similar to the previous one, this decision is viewed as poor judgment. With their current squad seemingly not good enough for the Premier League ... download the app to read more
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