If Wolves were hoping for a turnaround this season, last weekend’s defeat at Fulham made it clear just how deep the problems run.
After losing eight of their opening ten matches, the club teeters on the edge of disaster, with fans openly questioning whether manager Vitor Pereira can save them—or if the team is destined to rival Derby’s infamous 11-point Premier League record from 2007-08.
Signs of Chaos on and off the Pitch
It wasn’t just the result that set alarm bells ringing.
Wolves displayed all the classic signs of a club in disarray. Conceding avoidable goals? Check. Players clashing on the pitch? Check. Heated exchanges with fans and management? Check.
Pereira and goalkeeper Jose Sa even made headlines for their public confrontation in the Molineux car park.
The drama extended beyond the pitch. From bizarre team selections to daft public statements about “small clubs,” Wolves seem to be struggling with internal disorder at every level.
Fulham Exploit Wolves’ Weaknesses
Fulham, who had lost their previous four matches, quickly sensed Wolves’ vulnerability.
Harry Wilson, left free to leave Wolves last summer, proved the difference with a composed Premier League display and a second goal just after the hour mark.
Wolves’ misery began when Santi Bueno misdirected Calvin Bassey’s pass straight to former Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, who set up Ryan Sessegnon for the opener.
Things got worse when Agbadou was shown a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Josh King, leaving Wolves down to ten men.
Instead of heading to the bench, Agbadou left via the opposite tunnel, a move that summed up the team’s despondency.
By the time Wilson doubled Fulham’s lead with a clinical strike from the edge of the box, Wolves had all but surrendered.
The third goal, a bizarre own-goal off Yerson Mosquera, sealed the result.
Fans Call for Immediate Managerial Change
Throughout the match, Wolves supporters chanted “You’re getting sacked in the morning” at Pereira, echoing the frustration many feel.
Removing the manager may not fix all of Wolves’ problems, but it could restore some pride—even if survival in the Premier League seems increasingly unlikely.
Pereira’s Decisions Under Scrutiny
Pereira’s hand in the team’s mismanagement is clear.
He influenced recruitment heavily, supporting the decision to bring in players inexperienced in English football and the Premier League.
Yet, in September, Wolves’ chairman Jeff Shi gave him a new three-year contract, despite the team having not registered a single point by that stage.
Even if Pereira were dismissed now, reports of John Textor’s bid to invest in Wolves raise questions about the bigger picture.
Fosun, the current owners, insist they are only considering minority investment, but fans may wonder if internal politics are preventing decisive action.
Lessons from the Past
It is worth remembering that less than a year ago, Pereira salvaged Wolves from the wreckage of the Gary O’Neil era.
Back then, a managerial change worked.
The same logic may apply today: decisive action could be the only path to preventing a season-long collapse.
Match Facts and Player Ratings
Fulham (4-2-3-1): Leno 6; Tete 7, Andersen 7.5, Bassey 7.5, Sessegnon 7; Iwobi 6.5 (Traore 89), Berge 6.5; Wilson 8 (Chukwueze 77, 6), King 7 (Cairney 72, 6), Kevin 6.5 (Smith Rowe 72, 6); Jimenez 7.5 (Muniz 72, 6).
Scorers: Sessegnon 9, Wilson 62, Mosquera 75 (own-goal)
Manager: Marco Silva 6.5
Wolves (3-5-2): Johnstone 6.5; S Bueno 5.5, Agbadou 4, Toti 5 (Mosquera 46, 5); Hoever 3 (Tchatchoua 46, 5), Munetsi 5, Krejci 6, Bellegarde 5 (Arokodare 64, 6), H Bueno 5.5; Arias 4 (J Gomes 46, 6), Strand Larsen 4 (Andre 77, 6).
Sent off: Agbadou
Booked: Toti, Mosquera, H Bueno
Manager: Vitor Pereira 3
Referee: John Brooks 6
Attendance: 26,413