Rob Edwards made his managerial debut for Wolves on Saturday but couldn’t steer them away from their 10th loss in 12 Premier League matches this season, despite the optimism surrounding his appointment.
Amidst a vibrant atmosphere at Molineux, with fans showing support for their former player-turned-manager, Wolves put up a strong fight but ultimately succumbed to a 2-0 defeat against Crystal Palace, with goals from Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino in the second half sealing their fate.
The loss has left Wolves rooted at the bottom of the Premier League table with only two points from 12 games, marking them as the sole winless team across the 92 league teams in the country.
While there were glimpses of positivity in their performance, the defeat underscored the daunting task ahead for Edwards in rallying the team and staving off relegation. A fan described the post-match scene, with Edwards applauding the fans alone as players stood back, hesitant to join him, painting a stark picture of the challenges facing the new manager.
In contrast to the unity felt during Vitor Pereira’s arrival last season, where players and fans united in a shared determination to improve, the current situation at Wolves appears rife with resignation. Instances like players shying away from the post-match lap and fans leaving early without showing support for Edwards highlight the prevailing sense of defeat at Molineux.
The lack of solidarity between players, fans, and manager paints a grim picture for Wolves as they navigate through a tumultuous period in their season, with the daunting task of reversing their fortunes seeming more formidable than ever.
