Wolves' manager Rob Edwards is facing the music after his side suffered a crushing defeat at Crystal Palace, with Yeremy Pino's stunning strike from the edge of the box sealing the win for the Eagles. The 42-year-old former Wolves defender and coach had been tipped as a dark horse to succeed Nuno Espirito Santo in charge, but now Edwards finds himself facing an uphill battle to get his team out of the relegation mire.
The defeat marked Palace's fifth win in their last six games, sending them into fourth place with 15 points from 12 matches. Wolves, on the other hand, remain rooted to the bottom of the table after failing to register a single point from their last 12 matches - a record that has never been breached in top-flight English football.
For Edwards, the result was particularly painful as he had been looking forward to this moment for what felt like an eternity. He made over 100 appearances for Wolves as a defender and later returned to the club as Under-18s head coach before taking the role of Under-23s coach and later two matches in caretaker charge.
Edwards' first permanent game in charge had been expected, but it seemed like only a matter of time before he would get his chance. Chairperson Jeff Shi had likened Edwards' return to that of an "old friend joining us as a leader of the club", and Edwards himself was beaming with excitement as the pre-match anthems played over the speakers.
However, despite having encouraging signs in terms of high-intensity runs and sprints from his team, Edwards knew that results were what ultimately mattered. He conceded that his side had struggled to cope with Palace's pace and agility, which seemed to have unsettled them throughout the game.
The Wolves faithful will be disappointed but not surprised by their side's struggles, particularly in front of goal where they looked woefully inexperienced. The result highlighted the need for Edwards to address these weaknesses quickly, as his team remains on two points with a dozen matches under their belt - and counting down the days until relegation becomes inevitable if something doesn't change.
For Palace, Pino's goal was a highlight reel moment that showcased his class, while Jean-Philippe Mateta should have given the Eagles an early lead but instead shot wide after Wharton picked out him with a perfect first-time pass. The win has propelled Crystal Palace into fourth place and they are now in pole position to secure European qualification.
The Wolves' struggles serve as a wake-up call for Edwards and his coaching team, who must now regroup and refocus if they hope to avoid the drop zone.
The defeat marked Palace's fifth win in their last six games, sending them into fourth place with 15 points from 12 matches. Wolves, on the other hand, remain rooted to the bottom of the table after failing to register a single point from their last 12 matches - a record that has never been breached in top-flight English football.
For Edwards, the result was particularly painful as he had been looking forward to this moment for what felt like an eternity. He made over 100 appearances for Wolves as a defender and later returned to the club as Under-18s head coach before taking the role of Under-23s coach and later two matches in caretaker charge.
Edwards' first permanent game in charge had been expected, but it seemed like only a matter of time before he would get his chance. Chairperson Jeff Shi had likened Edwards' return to that of an "old friend joining us as a leader of the club", and Edwards himself was beaming with excitement as the pre-match anthems played over the speakers.
However, despite having encouraging signs in terms of high-intensity runs and sprints from his team, Edwards knew that results were what ultimately mattered. He conceded that his side had struggled to cope with Palace's pace and agility, which seemed to have unsettled them throughout the game.
The Wolves faithful will be disappointed but not surprised by their side's struggles, particularly in front of goal where they looked woefully inexperienced. The result highlighted the need for Edwards to address these weaknesses quickly, as his team remains on two points with a dozen matches under their belt - and counting down the days until relegation becomes inevitable if something doesn't change.
For Palace, Pino's goal was a highlight reel moment that showcased his class, while Jean-Philippe Mateta should have given the Eagles an early lead but instead shot wide after Wharton picked out him with a perfect first-time pass. The win has propelled Crystal Palace into fourth place and they are now in pole position to secure European qualification.
The Wolves' struggles serve as a wake-up call for Edwards and his coaching team, who must now regroup and refocus if they hope to avoid the drop zone.
. Can someone explain it to me again? Is it like a big game of tag or something? And what's with all these teams, I mean, Wolves and Crystal Palace... how do they decide who plays whom?
What kind of magic is that?! I need to know more about this Yeremy guy, is he like a superhero or something?
Is there more to it than that?
ugh edwards is getting roasted for this one... 100+ apps for wolves and he's got no qualms about not being able to manage them? 
i mean, chairperson jeff shi was hyping him up like an "old friend joining the club" but now it feels like a bad joke 
and what's with the team looking all over the place in front of goal?! 2 points after 12 games is basically relegation already 
needs to shake things up pronto
wolves are having such a bad season lol edwards was supposed to be like the new santo but now he's facing relegation 
what happened to the team? they looked so lost out there... and pino's goal was insane 
. 100+ appearances for Wolves as a defender? Like that's gonna guarantee you success in charge of the team? 
. Anyway, I'm sure Edwards will figure it out... eventually 
. Wolves fans might be disappointed, but let's be real, they're probably just used to being last in the league at this point 
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his team just can't seem to get anything going upfront, it's like they're still developing their players 
The sad thing is how far behind Wolves have fallen 
. 12 games without a single point is a massive gap to bridge. You can't just blame the manager, Edwards, for this slump – it's a team issue 
. They need to sort out their defense and get some consistency in front of goal 
. And yeah, Palace's pace was a major factor 
. But you can't just sit back and hope for the best. Edwards needs to make some serious changes ASAP 
️. Can't have Wolves getting relegated without even giving them a chance to fight back 
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️. As a student who's been through some tough exams, I can relate to how frustrating that must be for him and the fans 
. Palace on the other hand is doing really well, Pino's goal was insane! 
. I feel bad for him, he's been with the club for ages as a player and coach, but that doesn't mean he can magically fix all their problems. The Wolves team looks so clueless in front of goal, it's like they're just going through the motions 
edwards gotta step up his game ASAP! he's been tipped as dark horse but now looks like he's in way over his head 
they've been working so hard but just can't seem to catch a break right now... it's like they're stuck in this rut and can't get out of it 
. The team's just having a tough spell, that's all. You can't win every game, especially when you're playing against a top-four side like Palace 
. Edwards might not be perfect, but come on, give him some time to adjust and figure things out 
. Two points with 12 games under their belt isn't the end of the world... yet 
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. The guy's got history with Wolves and was seen as a dark horse, but it seems like Nuno's departure created a void that no one can fill atm. The team's struggles are clear for all to see, but sometimes you gotta wonder if the fans and board just aren't backing him enough 