Wolverhampton Wanderers

Poor old Alexander Isak. His form has been awful all season following his move from Newcastle, and now he is out for a couple of months.

I don't think Liverpool are going to struggle with Hugo Ekitike leading the line, however. Yes, they are also missing Mohamed Salah while he is with Egypt at Afcon, but Ekitike is having a phenomenal season.

Dominik Szoboszlai is out for Liverpool too, after picking up his fifth booking of the season against Spurs.

Maybe it is time for Florian Wirtz to really come to the fore for Arne Slot's side.

Wolves did really well to hold out for so long at Arsenal recently, and that kind of backs-against-the-wall defending seems to suit them.

They will try to make things awkward for Liverpool too, but I don't see it working out for them.

Sutton's prediction: 2-0

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Noel Sliney
BBC Sport senior journalist

Reigning Premier League champions Liverpool have won eight successive home games against Wolves, who are still seeking a first win of a wretched season. BBC Sport examines some talking points for Saturday's fixture (15:00 GMT).

Reds rising but issues remain

Liverpool have earned consecutive league victories for the first time since starting their title defence with five wins in a row - and their current five-match unbeaten top-flight streak is bettered only by Aston Villa.

Nonetheless, it is too soon to reason that calm has replaced the chaos of their previous run of nine defeats in 12 games in all competitions, compounded by Mohamed Salah's incendiary claim he had been "thrown under the bus" by the club.

Liverpool twice blew a lead away to Leeds early this month and looked nervy last week during the latter stages of their narrow victory away to a Spurs side that finished the game with nine men.

Richarlison's consolation goal for Tottenham, from a corner, highlighted Liverpool's difficulties with defending set-pieces this season. They've conceded 13 times from such instances in the Premier League – already three goals more than in the entirety of last season – and only Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have fared worse.

Furthermore, only Wolves have scored from fewer set-piece situations than Liverpool this season.

"We are so annoyed by our current record," said manager Arne Slot prior to this latest fixture. "Because it's impossible to play top four, top five with our set-piece balance, let alone winning the league. We're the only team in the top end of the table that has a negative set-piece balance."

Wolves' howler of a season

Ten straight league defeats have left Wolves 16 points from safety – the biggest gap a team has ever faced at Christmas in the Premier League.

That is not the only unwanted milestone for Rob Edwards' side. Their tally of two points is the joint-lowest after 17 matches of a season in English league history. Sheffield United made a similarly dismal Premier League start in 2020-21, while Newport County had two points in the Fourth Division in 1970-71.

It took Newport until their 23rd fixture to add another point but Sheffield United won their 18th game, meaning the only top-flight side to go winless 18 games into a season are Bolton Wanderers in 1902-03.

Wolves are also statistically the worst team this season in Europe's top 14 leagues. You have to look at the Cypriot top division, 15th in Uefa's rankings, to find a club with fewer points – Enosis Neon Paralimni have one from 15 matches.

Wolves' season will be remembered as one of failure on the pitch and fan unrest off it, with veteran defender Matt Doherty calling for "some soul-searching" as they seek to at least avoid the record for fewest points in a top-flight season – held by Derby County with 11 in 2007-08.

Doherty added: "Do we want to be remembered for fighting until the end of the season or do we want to be remembered for being cowards?"

A trip to Anfield will be an immediate, and exacting, test of which option Wolves choose.

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Mike Taylor
BBC Radio WM reporter

A facetious suggestion heard at Molineux on Saturday was that the departure of Jeff Shi was some form of early Christmas present for Wolves fans.

This should be discounted not only for being rather mean-spirited at this time of year, but because the picture of what replaces him is not yet fully clear.

The club's announcement stated that Jeff Shi "will have no operational duties relating to Wolves" but would remain as chief executive of Fosun Sports Group, of which Wolves is a significant part. Further clarity on this front could be a simple but much-appreciated gift to Wolves supporters.

At least Rob Edwards seemed positive about his first meeting with the new executive chairman – still labelled "interim" for now - Nathan Shi. The new man then sat grim-faced through the game against Brentford, as did almost everyone else present.

What else does a team with two points need for Christmas?

Some of the answers to that are all too glaringly obvious, but the interview given by Matt Doherty on Saturday night gets to the point. Matt has always been among the straightest-shooting of football interviewees and as a young player experienced the double-drop of 2011-13, so his words carry weight.

There are two types of relegation: honourably, with fight and resolve; or in a heap.

This Christmas, Wolves fans deserve some dignity.

Nick Mashiter
Football reporter

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New executive chairman Nathan Shi has reiterated Fosun's commitment to Wolves - despite fans' calls for the owners to sell.

Wolves are bottom of the Premier League with just two points, having lost 15 of their 17 games this season.

They are 16 points from safety and failure to beat Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday will set a Premier League record for the longest winless start.

Supporters have chanted for Fosun, who bought the club in 2016, to sell while under-fire Jeff Shi stepped down last week after almost 10 years in charge.

Shi, who is no relation, replaced him as executive chairman and insisted Fosun remain committed to Wolves, who have lost their last 10 league games - a club record.

Addressing fans in an open letter, Shi wrote: "You will always play a huge part in this club's future. We understand our responsibility to you – to be open, to communicate clearly, and to take accountability for our decisions. In difficult moments, your belief and encouragement matter. We want Molineux to remain a place that challenges players, but also supports them, and where the collective strength of our supporters can help lift performance when it matters most.

"On behalf of the board and our shareholders, I want to reaffirm our long-term commitment to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

"Our focus is on the club's sustainable development – building a team with a clear identity, belief and a strong work ethic that supporters can be proud of.

"We are fully committed to supporting the club as we navigate through current challenges and look ahead to better times, that I am certain will come, with time and hard work.

"Football is built on moments of resilience and response. Difficult periods do not define a club – how it reacts to them does. Wolves has always been a club that fights back against the odds, and I believe that spirit still runs strongly through this club, this city, and its supporters."

Shi was installed 24 hours before Wolves lost 2-0 to Brentford at Molineux, which again saw protests against the owners.

Wolves have not won in the Premier League since April, with Rob Edwards replacing Vitor Pereira in November. However, the new head coach has lost all of his six games.

"The first half of this season has fallen well short of our expectations," Shi wrote. "The results and performances have been disappointing, the situation is not acceptable and this has been painful for everyone who cares about Wolves.

"As we work through this difficult period, I would like to ask for your support and patience, which I understand is a huge ask after recent months.

"My focus is on helping the club move forward with clarity and purpose, supporting those responsible for delivering change on the pitch and across the club and ensuring everyone is aligned behind a clear direction."

Karan Vinod
BBC Sport journalist

Wolves boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Liverpool at Anfield (kick-off 15:00 GMT).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• On team news: "Toti's a no, he's out for a significant period of time with his hamstrings, so it'll be weeks. And Hugo [Bueno] trained today so we'll see how he progresses throughout the next few days, but we're hopeful for him."

• Edwards revealed that the squad has been stretched physically, explaining they have "had a couple of muscle injuries over the last few weeks", adding that they have been "pushing hard" and may have "risked one or two bits".

• On January transfer window plans: "We're due to catch up this week, and there are conversations ongoing now with Nathan [Shi] and the rest of the team around that on the strategy going forward. So as these next couple of days go on, I think I'll hopefully speak to him and find out a little bit more on it, but that's only going to be a good thing."

• Looking ahead to January, Edwards said "every situation in January" would be dealt with "on an individual basis" and acknowledged the likelihood of "interest" in one of his players, despite admitting the club is "in the situation that we're in".

• Edwards said the transfer talk "doesn't concern" him, with his focus instead on "trying to just get the best out of people and trying to find a way to lift one or two".

• On the job proving tougher than anticipated: "I knew it was going to be really difficult, really challenging. Obviously, the results haven't turned, and that's really tough, and that's frustrating. But we are working extremely hard, we're seeing levels improving in training, we are seeing things that we want to see on a more regular basis, a bit more consistency."

• Reflecting on recent performances, Edwards pointed to fine margins, saying his side have been involved in "a lot of quite tight games", but that "moments have affected us, and we've come off the wrong end of the results".

• On Mateus Mane: "He's certainly getting to the point at the moment where you're looking like, thinking, the kid's looking ready. He looks like he's looking like he can affect the game, which is really encouraging for us. So he's getting more and more time as the weeks go on. He keeps going the way he is and keeps training the way he is, then he'll earn his start, there's no doubt about it."

• On playing Liverpool: "Just thinking about the game itself. We're looking forward to another really difficult game, but going to Anfield is always enjoyable; it's a real challenge, it's one of the most difficult ones, but one of the ones you look to. It's always an incredible atmosphere there. It's just another game, another opportunity for us."

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Emma Milton
Fan writer

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Wolves cannot treat January like a routine transfer window.

The real question is whether they push hard to close the gap now, or accept where they are and start building for life in the Championship.

Right now, the biggest issue is not just quality, it is the mood of the squad and our league standings. This team looks tense, unsure and too familiar with losing.

That matters, because a couple of new signings can easily get dragged into the same mentality.

If Wolves are going to use January well, it has to feel like a reset, not a patch-up job.

The first step is honesty about commitment.

If certain players already have one foot out of the door, then maybe Wolves should let them go.

A relegation fight needs full buy-in. It also makes business sense.

Sell now and you can ask for a better fee than you will get in the summer if the club is forced into cut-price deals. The risk, of course, is optics.

If it looks like the club is giving up, it could inflame an already toxic atmosphere at Molineux.

That means recruitment has to be targeted and intentional.

Wolves will not be the easiest sell right now, so the club should focus on mentality as much as ability.

The club needs leaders, competitors and players with an edge. That could be an experienced Premier League pro, someone who feels overlooked and has a point to prove, or a Championship standout with real physicality and resilience.

If planning for the Championship becomes necessary, those profiles make even more sense.

On the pitch, Wolves must add something to the attack.

The defence might be good enough, but it is being asked to absorb too much pressure for too long.

Bringing in attackers who can carry the ball, hold it up and threaten on the break would change the feel of games and give the back line breathing room.

January is not only about adding bodies. It is about changing the environment and mentality.

Wolves need fighters, not passengers.

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Chris Collinson
BBC Sport statistician

Wolves, Burnley and West Ham are hanging precariously on the bottom branches at Christmas.

As we approach the halfway point of the season, what do the ghosts of Christmas past tell us about the relegation battle?

Only four times in 33 Premier League seasons has the side bottom on Christmas Day survived, with the most recent being Wolves in 2022-23.

But with just two points won and a record 16 points from safety, it would take not just a Christmas miracle but a New Year's, Valentine's and Easter one too for bottom side Wolves to survive once again.

Second-bottom Burnley have a fighting chance because almost half the teams in their position at Christmas have stayed up, although the only time that's happened in the past eight seasons was when Eddie Howe led Newcastle to 11th in 2021-22.

West Ham fans have the most reason to be optimistic as the team in 18th has survived in two out of three seasons on average, most recently Nottingham Forest in 2022-23 and Wolves last time out.

The most likely outcome is that one of West Ham, Burnley and Wolves will stay up as that's happened just over half the time, with two teams surviving in 12 of the previous 33 seasons.

The three teams bottom at Christmas have never all survived, while only four times in Premier League history have all three been relegated, although two of those occurred recently, in 2020-21 and 2023-24.

Read more from Chris on what the bottom three's league position at Christmas means for the relegation battle

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton believes Wolves should be "much more competitive" this season, after picking up a "ridiculous" two points from their first 17 league matches.

No side in any division in the history of English league football has made a worse start to the season, with Rob Edwards' side yet to claim a league win in 2025-26.

"I think they will go down," said Sutton in jest on BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club. "What is more astonishing is the fact that they were in the Premier League last season.

"If they had come up this season and done badly, like Norwich on the last couple of occasions, then you would have a bit of sympathy.

"When you look at their squad, it is ridiculous that they have only picked up two points from 17 games. They should be much more competitive than they are.

"The sides that have come up from the Championship are making a much better fist of it.

"To fall away like they have done, what a depressing team they are to watch."

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Dazzling Dave
Fan writer

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If you want a metaphor for what it feels like to watch Wolves right now, picture Molineux with the lights on but the warmth gone.

Like Hogwarts when the Dementors arrive. They do not need to do much, they just swirl, hover and drain the place of belief until everything feels grey, heavy and inevitable.

That was Brentford at the weekend. They did not so much beat us as wait for the moment we would beat ourselves. And when it came, it felt painfully familiar.

Ten straight top-flight defeats. Seventeen games without a Premier League win this season. Club records tumbling one by one, each more embarrassing than the last. Sixteen points from safety, two points on the board and even Derby's infamous 11-point season does not feel out of reach any more and not in a good way. That is where we are now, clinging to the hope of not being the worst.

And in the middle of it, one question keeps coming back: why keep starting Jorgen Strand Larsen when his confidence is clearly shot?

This is not about blaming one player for a broken team. If anything, it is about protecting him. He looks devoid of belief. His touches are heavy, his decisions hesitant and the sharpness you need in the box has gone. Keeping a striker in the firing line when the crowd has stopped expecting goals and started expecting mistakes can feel cruel and it can hurt the team as well.

The penalty moment said it all. Fans were calling it before it happened, saying they did not want him to take it, because he would miss. It was a "scared" penalty, placed without conviction and saved comfortably. Even our last roll of the dice felt preordained.

But if Larsen needs taking out of the spotlight, then another question has to be asked just as loudly: what does Tolu Arokodare need to do to get a start, or at least more than a handful of minutes?

Against Arsenal, when Arokodare and Mateus Mane entered the fray, they changed the feel of the game. There was direct running, a bit of chaos and at least a sense that something could happen. I know Arokodare was not fully fit in the summer, but surely he is up to speed by now. Right now, he looks like he is offering more in attack than we are getting, yet he is barely being used.

The least Wolves can do now is act like a club trying to change its story. Bench Larsen. Let him breathe. And give Arokodare real minutes, because we cannot keep doing the same thing and acting surprised when the Dementors return.

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We asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Wolves and Brentford.

Here are some of your comments:

Wolves fans

Stan: As a Wolves supporter, and having played football most of my life, I have to say it is clear they do not have the talent. After selling any players of note and a terrible recruitment of players, it is a certainty they will be lucky to stay in the Championship let alone the Premier League.

Ian: I want a season ticket refund. I endure Wolves home matches at £50 per game. Abysmal.

Dan: Poor performance, but the hardest part of the defeat is that we never really looked like getting back in the game once we went behind. Rob Edwards might be a smashing bloke, but he was not the answer to try and keep us in the Premier League. The fans feel let down big time.

Brentford fans

David: Awesome stuff. My seven-year-old's first away game win! Janelt was a beast, running non-stop all over. Real tense between goals one and two. Kelleher the penalty king once more.

Herzy: Far from pretty, but effective. A hard watch in the first half, Wolves look doomed and contrastingly, the Bees look like their run of poor results away is done. Keep going Keith, the loyal fans are with you.

Kev: Wonderful commitment and effort just three days after City away. Good squad use too, great management. Looking forward to Christmas holiday games at home.

Tom Gayle
BBC MOTD commentator at Molineux

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It was telling Rob Edwards referenced the importance of his players showing more character during their home games in the build-up to Brentford.

In his eyes, Wolves' best performances since taking charge have come during away defeats at Aston Villa and Arsenal. Both were tight matches where you could argue, on another day, they could have earned a point.

The reality is draws won't get Wolves out of their current predicament. Wins, and I stress the plural, are the only way mere talk of survival isn't greeted with laughter.

We all know teams are more likely to win at home. However, we also quite often see struggling sides can feel more comfortable on the road.

Jorgen Strand-Larsen's missed penalty was a clear example of a player fighting against the 'weight' of the gold and black shirt. Four months ago Newcastle had bids of £50m and £55m for the striker rejected. In the here and now he has one Premier League goal to his name this season, ironically, a spot kick he managed to convert two months earlier against Burnley.

The limited confidence the Norwegian currently has will have been further eroded after he was mocked by some sections of the home support who chanted in anger following his failure to convert from 12 yards. Molineux at times felt like a roman colosseum, with bloodthirsty fans desperate for a scapegoat, even more so following the departure of Jeff Shi.

At the other end of the fan vitriol scale is Mateus Mane. At 18-years of age, with just a handful of Premier League appearances to his name, Edwards said to me post-match he clearly lacks the "scars" some of his older and more experienced team-mates are currently carrying.

After coming on in the 65th minute, the academy product was always positive - not only willing to test defenders and showcase his skill set, he also chased down a lost cause down near the corner flag, which resulted in not only winning the ball back but his subsequent cross led to Wolves a chance.

Understandably keen to impress, I was struck by the frequency in which he raised his hand to receive the ball. He wanted to make a difference, and it was his first-time delivery into the box which led to Wolves being awarded a penalty.

In stark contrast to the treatment dished out to Strand-Larsen, once the full-time whistle had blown, Mane stood and applauded the Sir Jack Haywood stand as the small number of fans still in their seats sang his name back to him.

Edwards told me afterwards supporters can expect to see more of Mane in the coming weeks but Wolves will need much more than the innocence of youth if they want to fend off the inevitable comparisons to the infamous Derby County Premier League campaign of 2007-2008.

West Ham have expressed interest in a January deal for 25-year-old Wolves and Norway striker Jorgen Strand Larsen. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Wolves and Norway defender David Moller Wolfe, 23, in the January transfer window. (Football Insider), external

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It felt like the chance for Wolves.

Rob Edwards had been pleased with the block of training and their valiant efforts in the late 2-1 defeat at Arsenal last weekend.

He believes the players have begun to adapt to his methods, but needed to prove it on the pitch. Against Brentford, they failed miserably.

Equalling Sheffield United's tally of 17 league games without a win is a new nadir, but with a trip to Liverpool next, the chances are Wolves will set an unwanted record.

Executive chairman Jeff Shi's departure on Friday lifted some of the toxicity from Molineux, with Shi the target of continued abuse from supporters, but that only lasted until the second half.

"You're not fit to wear the shirt" rang round Molineux after Keane Lewis-Potter scored his second goal and it was clear there was no way back for the hosts.

Jorgen Strand Larsen's awful late penalty miss summed up the home side, who lacked confidence, conviction and class.

There looks to be no way back and that relegation is inevitable. Edwards has alluded it is about how Wolves go down, not when, and at the moment they are going with a whimper.

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Wolves defender Matt Doherty has given a lengthy, honest interview following Wolves' latest Premier League defeat, which left them bottom with two points from 17 matches. Speaking to the Premier League's world feed, he said:

"We're not finding it easy at all, obviously. We're obviously really hurt, but we need to act. It's easy to say all these things, but we need to show more on the pitch. There's not much to say other than it's not good enough.

"This is the worst I've felt in a long time. You can see the stadium is nearly empty at the end. It's not full at the start. We are just lacking the belief that we can win the game. We're scared to win the game almost. We're nervous about going ahead in the game and trying to hold on.

"We have to somehow find something. We have had a better two weeks in training; the energy and intensity have been good. But when you're playing at home in a situation like this, you have to show character. That's where you have to show your character, come out and want the ball and be brave.

"We're in every game almost until about an hour, and then we concede a goal. Then we never look like getting back in it. I don't know, we will have to watch it back, but it feels as though we're having to watch the same game back every week."

On striker Jorgen Strand-Larsen, who missed a penalty and has been nursing an injury, Doherty said: "You have to be 100% every week in the league. You are just not going to get many results if you have a few players carrying stuff. At the moment, we have no choice; this is the squad we have got.

"Jorgen is a very good striker, he is suffering probably from a lack of creativity. We know he has it in him [to score goals] and him missing a penalty is not the reason why we lost the game. He's going to be fine, he's a good character, so he will get through this, I'm sure."

On the need to strengthen in the January transfer window: "It has to be [a good transfer window]. We need something, whether that is in the loan market or whatever. We are going to need some fresh energy. I'm not going to say which positions, but we need something.

"I'm sure behind the scenes the club will be looking, from what I remember, the club has always been proactive in the January market. We are going to need everyone to find the level of last season - we were in a tough spot this time last year as well, but obviously, this is a lot worse.

"We need to find the confidence. We need to do some soul-searching, have a look in the mirror and figure out what we want to be remembered for at the club.

"Do we want to be remembered for fighting until the end of the season, or do we want to be remembered for being cowards and taking maybe the easy option out and maybe trying to leave in January or letting other people take your position."

Wolves manager Rob Edwards speaking to BBC Sport: "It's a similar story to our recent games. We have been drawing at half-time in all six games since I arrived.

"The first goal is so important in games. After that we tried to open up more, made some changes, and after the second goal it's really difficult from there.

"At the moment we're probably getting different performances in training than out there. It does inhibit one or two a little bit more. There are a few who are feeling the heat and the pressure and it is affecting performance."

On teenager Mateus Mane: "He is beginning to look at home and he is someone who doesn't necessarily have the scars that one or two have at the moment, it was another promising performance."

On facing Liverpool and Manchester United after Christmas: "They are difficult games but exciting games as well. We look forward to the challenge. I have just said to the lads I am standing up and I'm ready to fight - and I need everyone else to be able to do the same."

Did you know?

• Wolves have the joint-fewest points ever by a side in their first 17 matches of a season in English league history, alongside Newport County in the fourth tier in 1970-71 and Sheffield United in the Premier League in 2020-21.

• Wolves have lost each of their last 10 matches in the Premier League, becoming just the fourth side to have done so in the competition, alongside Aston Villa in April 2016 (11), Norwich City in September 2021 (16), and Sunderland in September 2005 (20).

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Rob Edwards makes four changes with Wolves still looking for their first Premier League win of the season.

Jose Sa, Ki-Jana Hoever, Santi Bueno and Fer Lopez are all handed starts

Toti and Sam Johnstone miss out while Emmanuel Agbadou has joined Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations for and Yerson Mosquera is banned.

Wolves XI: Sa, Hoever, Doherty, S Bueno, Krejci, Wolfe, Andre, J Gomes, Lopez, Hwang, Strand Larsen

Subs: Johnstone, Tchatchoua, Pond, Olagunju, Rawlings, Gonzalez, Mane, Arias, Arokodare

Striker Igor Thiago wins his fitness battle and starts for Brentford.

The 12-goal forward was rated touch and go by boss Keith Andrews with a knock - missing the 2-0 Carabao Cup quarter-final defeat at Manchester City on Wednesday - but will lead the line at Molineux.

Rico Henry, Yehor Yarmoliuk and Kevin Schade start but Jordan Henderson is only fit enough for the bench.

Brentford XI: Kelleher, Kayode, Collins, Van Den Berg, Henry, Jensen, Yarmoliuk, Janelt, Schade, Thiago, Lewis-Potter

Subs: Valdimarsson, Hickey, Pinnock, Henderson, Ajer, Damsgaard, Konak, Nunes, Donovan

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We asked for your views on whether Jeff Shi leaving Wolves will help the club.

Here are some of your comments:

Ian: Whether Shi's departure makes a difference or not will really depend on who has been in charge of the plans for Wolves. If Fosun's plan was to build a successful club, then Shi failed, and maybe a new face will make a difference. If the Fosun plan was to build a feeder club to supply the Premier League with talent, then we're just going to get more of the same. The only thing that Fosun need to be aware of is that both business models fail if we're in the Championship, so relegation could well be the trigger for the sale of the club.

Alex: Time for some clarity from our owners on where they want to take the club. The transfer policy, the investment strategy and an ageing stadium all need to be addressed.

Duncan: In my view, Jeff was sincere but naive and created an environment of mistrust. He didn't take responsibility for mistakes, was easily influence and hid when he needed to lead. This is an excellent step, but obviously needs a strong replacement.

Birchy: It's an interim appointment; we will see if they manage to get a chairman who is versed in football this time. Hopefully, they can appoint someone with experience to help us bounce back from the Championship.

Andy: Expect a more positive atmosphere today, but the longer term will depend on who is brought in over the next few weeks to run the place. This season is gone, but at least we want some sort of belief that we will get better.

Ben: Unfortunately, replacing one Fosun figurehead with another won't change our current trajectory. Wolves need an experienced chief executive who is capable of building a strategy befitting of the modern game. Sadly, I wouldn't trust Fosun to spot such a person if they slapped them in the face.