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  1. 'Things will be different next season': What Edwards saidpublished at 19:23 BST 24 May

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    Wolves manager Rob Edwards speaking to BBC Match of the Day: "We started the game really well and could've been three or four up. We started the second half poorly and they got back into it. Either side could have won it. You could say a draw was a fair result, but it's frustrating with the start we had.

    "Neither team wanted a draw - you could see both were going for it. Both goalkeepers had to make some good saves. We haven't been able to score the goals we need, which has been a problem for us this season.

    "But we'll have a new-look group and things will be different next season."

    On Mateus Mane: "Always industrious and full of endeavour and enthusiasm. There are things we can keep working on with him, but he's a fantastic young player and it's been a breakthrough season."

    On 16-year-old Jerome Abbey: "He's a young player we really like. He's trained with us a number of times this season and an opportunity came up for him - we thought it was the right time. He's an exciting young player, but I want to play it down a bit so we don't put too much pressure on him. He's really, really young, so let's make sure he can enjoy the game."

    On his time at the club: "It's been a challenge. In the second half of the season we've been competitive. It's a decent return, but it's not what we wanted. It's been tough, but we've learned a lot. Now I'm really excited about what we can do going forward - that's something we've been talking about with the supporters as well.

    "I want to thank them for what has been a really difficult season. We'll have a fresh start now."

    On squad planning for the Championship: "We're working hard on that. We don't have definitive answers on every bit of business we want to do. We want to make sure the group we want to keep is here, and that the new players we need to bring in to build this team come in as soon as possible."

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    • Wolves finished the 2025-26 Premier League campaign with just three wins, their lowest total in a league campaign (previous five in 2011-12 in the top flight).

  2. Analysis: Edwards' side fade after bright startpublished at 18:46 BST 24 May

    Adwaidh Rajan
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Wolves had the chance to leapfrog Burnley and avoid the ignominy of finishing rock bottom with a win on the final day.

    That would have given their supporters at least something to cheer about at the end of a miserable campaign, before they start preparations for a first season in the Championship since 2017-18.

    But after a strong first half where they were the much better side, generating an expected goals (xG) of 1.45, the visitors faded after the break to more resemble the side that have come up short on so many occasions this season.

    They managed just one shot on target in the second half and had their goalkeeper Jose Sa to thank for preserving a point, with the goalkeeper producing a string of saves against a resurgent Burnley, who bombarded his goal with 11 shots after the break.

    Manager Rob Edwards now has a busy summer as he prepares for a big rebuild. He would have already identified the players he wants to keep for next season but whether he will be able to keep hold of key figures remains to be seen.

  3. Burnley 1-1 Wolves - send us your thoughtspublished at 18:07 BST 24 May

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    A draw at fellow relegated side Burnley concluded Wolves' miserable season in the Premier League.

    Whether you were at the game or following from elsewhere, we want to know how you are feeling.

    Get in touch with your views here

    Come back to this page for a selection of your replies - reaction and analysis to follow shortly

  4. Burnley v Wolves: Team newspublished at 14:52 BST 24 May

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    Burnley and Wolves have both made one change for Sunday's final game of the Premier League season.

    Burnley XI: Weiss, Walker, Tuanzebe, Ugochukwu, Anthony, Humphreys, Florentino, Tchaouna, Flemming, Pires, Mejbri.

    Subs: Dubravka, Bruun Larsen, Edwards, Roberts, Ekdal, Ward-Prowse, Amdouni, Laurent, Barnes.

    Wolves XI: Sa, Mosquera, Santiago Bueno, Krejci, Wolfe, Rodrigo Gomes, Andre, Angel Gomes, Mane, Hwang, Armstrong.

    Subs: Bentley, Lima, Tchatchoua, Toti, Hugo Bueno, Sutherland, Abbey, Edozie, Arokodare.

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  5. Follow Sunday's Premier League finale livepublished at 14:13 BST 24 May

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  6. Sutton's predictions: Burnley v Wolvespublished at 17:14 BST 23 May

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    Since Wolves beat Liverpool on 3 March, these two teams have not managed a single win between them out of a total of 16 games.

    Wolves were showing some signs of improvement back then, but they could not sustain it. It's been a horrible season for them.

    As for Burnley, well they put up a decent fight against Arsenal on Monday but they still lost - and that is probably the story of their campaign.

    So, will either of them give their fans something to smile about on Sunday? Wolves have not won an away league game all season, and I don't see that changing now.

    The sensible thing to do here would be to go for a draw but I have got a predictions title to win so I need to take some risks. I am going to back Burnley to edge it.

    Sutton's prediction: 1-0

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  7. Burnley v Wolves: Key stats and talking pointspublished at 13:02 BST 23 May

    Prudent Nsengiyumva
    BBC Sport journalist

    Relegated Burnley and Wolves have little at stake beyond the small incentive of avoiding a last-place finish. It is only the second time two already-relegated sides have met on the final day in the Premier League era.

    Burnley's effort without a cutting edge

    Mike Jackson cut a frustrated figure after Burnley's narrow 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, admitting he was "disappointed that we didn't win the game."

    If you didn't know their league position, you might have assumed they were pushing for Europe rather than fighting to avoid finishing bottom.

    The Clarets competed well against the now champions. They stayed organised, restricted Arsenal to just three shots on target and stayed in the contest deep into the game.

    In isolation, it was a performance to build on.

    But as has so often been the case, the decisive moment went against them.

    A set-piece proved costly, and at the other end Burnley offered little threat. They failed to register a shot on target, underlining a recurring problem.

    Across the season, they have struggled to turn effort into attacking quality – reflected in their league's fewest shot count (339), lack of accuracy and frequent blanks in front of goal.

    Burnley have lost just one of their last 10 Premier League meetings with Wolves and are chasing a second league double over them. However, their home form is horrendous, with a long winless run of 14 games at Turf Moor stretching back to October.

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    Wolves' flashes that came too late

    Wolves' season of struggle has been laid bare by the 272 days they've spent rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, the longest any side has ever spent in a single campaign.

    There have been moments that hinted at more, though. The standout came in March when they beat Liverpool 2-1, a result that briefly suggested a late push for survival might be possible.

    But the revival never materialised. Away from home, Wolves have struggled badly, still searching for a first league win on the road this season.

    That has been a key factor in why they have largely remained at the bottom of the table for so long.

    If they can earn that elusive victory, it would be enough to move them above Burnley and avoid finishing bottom.

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  8. Watch: West Midlands Football Phone-Inpublished at 17:50 BST 22 May

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    For this week's edition, Daz Hale is joined in the studio by former Wolves and Walsall striker David Kelly.

    The show runs from 18:00-19:00 GMT and you can listen again on BBC Sounds afterwards - find all episodes here.

    And get involved by calling 08081 009956 - or text 81333, starting your message with WM.

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  9. Edwards on Andre's new deal, preparing for the summer and Burnleypublished at 15:51 BST 22 May

    Keifer MacDonald
    BBC Sport journalist

    Wolves boss Rob Edwards has been speaking to the media before his side's final game of the season against Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday (16:00 BST).

    Here are the key lines from his news conference:

    • On Andre signing a new four-year deal: "It's very important. We love him. He's a really important player for us. I think it shows his mentality and how he sees things, which is brilliant. The great thing was I didn't have to work hard to convince Andre to sign. He is already really committed. He loves the football club and he wants to help – and that speaks volumes. We love working with him and I know he loves working with us as well. I'm delighted. Hopefully the supporters are really excited too and can see our intent."

    • On his plans for the summer: "It's going to be a huge summer. Andre's signing is the first piece of business. There is going to be a lot. It certainly shows what we are trying to do. It is very exciting. It is just the beginning, I hope."

    • On the fitness of his squad: "Sam Johnstone is still missing. Matt Doherty will miss this one. Other than that, we are pretty much there."

    • On this weekend's fixture against Burnley: "We go into every game with the intention of trying to win. It's not the game either of us would have wanted at the start of the season, but both teams will still want to win. It's a game of football, everyone is competitive and we want to go there, perform and try to win. We want to try to finish the season well."

    • On the club potentially earning an extra £2.7m if they beat Burnley and finish 19th: "There is always something riding on the game. There's the financial aspect, there's not finishing bottom – and there's just winning a game of football. We really want to do that for a lot of reasons. Of course, it's not to be sniffed at. It is a big amount of money. Like we do with every game, we go into it with the right intentions."

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  10. Andre signs new Wolves dealpublished at 14:00 BST 22 May

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    Wolves midfielder Andre has committed his future to the club, signing a new deal which runs until 2030.

    The 24-year-old has played 74 times over the last two seasons and his new agreement also includes an option on a further year.

    Head coach Rob Edwards said: "Andre's a great guy and is incredibly professional – he's a dream to work with. He's grown into a leader and will continue to do that, the more he's around the football club. This is a big step for him, because he'll be experienced in England and will know how important a player he is for us.

    "He's an excellent footballer, technically he's really, really good. He's got really high potential, we've seen it in the Premier League, and it's exciting that we can have him in the Championship. We can't disrespect the level, because we know how difficult it is as well, but he's certainly going to look a good player.

    "If your best players, the people that you want to keep around, are willing to stay and to fight, then it shows we're serious. Continuity is important, but we want people who want to be here as well, and Andre is showing is a real commitment."

    Executive chairman Nathan Shi said Andre "believes in this football club, he believes in what we are building together".

    Technical director Matt Jackson added: "We're delighted to have Andre as an integral part of our quest to get back into the Premier League as quickly as possible.

  11. Jimenez might be tempted backpublished at 16:40 BST 20 May

    Mike Taylor
    BBC Radio WM reporter

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    Si, senor? They were singing Raul Jimenez's song at Molineux on Sunday, before the striker, still revered by Wolves fans three years after his departure, even took the field.

    The idea has been afloat for a while that, with his Fulham contract up, he might be tempted back for a farewell tour of the Championship. As you may have read in Wolves fan Emma Milton's piece on this page yesterday, there are more than a few Wolves fans who would like to take nostalgia-ball a good deal further than that.

    A Jimenez return is an appealing idea, even if we assume that, at a late stage of his career, he would have to be used in rotation. The attraction of signing him is not limited to what he would do on the field, of course.

    Imagine what Mateus Mane might learn from him. A squad that has been found painfully short of leaders would immediately have a totemic figure, and the world has already heard how the supporters would be lifted by the idea. Raul no doubt heard that too, and in a brief comment afterwards said nothing to play down the notion of a return.

    He is bound to have other offers, some of them probably backed by more money than Championship Wolves might be able to pay, but sentimental feelings could compensate. Who knows, and there will be ranges of opinions, but it's an idea to generate a bit of excitement.

    Yes, there's the World Cup to complicate further the usual tangled process of getting deals done, but at the forum last week Nathan Shi seemed clear about the importance of trying not to leave deals until the last days of the window.

    Getting things moving might be more valuable than waiting for the best possible numbers this summer, not least to start repairing trust with sceptical fans.

    On the final day of the season against Burnley, it brings a strange moment of opportunity, to swap the wooden spoon for an extra place payment, if Wolves can win and finally climb off the bottom. It would be a weird thing to celebrate. But an extra £2.7m quid could come in handy, wouldn't you say, senor?

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  12. Let's get the band back togetherpublished at 11:34 BST 19 May

    Emma Milton
    Fan writer

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    There are some players who leave a football club. Then there are others who leave behind something far bigger than goals, tackles or clean sheets.

    Roman Saiss and Raul Jimenez fall firmly into the second camp.

    When the pair returned to Molineux Stadium, the reception said it all. Loud, warm and full of affection, it was the kind of welcome only earned through hard work, graft and a genuine love of Wolverhampton Wanderers. That is why they are still so loved, and why their names still carry weight on the terraces.

    It also proves a simple truth. If you leave a club the right way, you can become iconic.

    Of course, football fans are never short of an opinion. For every supporter shouting "bring him back", there is another warning that returning is a risky business. Could it ruin the legacy? Is Raul too old? Is he now at that point in his career when a comeback feels more romantic than realistic?

    That view is understandable. On the surface, the idea can seem a little whimsical, maybe even nostalgic. But football is rarely that simple. Put Raul Jimenez in the Championship with the right players around him, and there is every chance he would rip it up.

    That is what makes the debate so tempting. If there are early talks, as Raul has hinted, then Wolves fans will allow themselves to dream a little.

    Why stop at Raul and Saiss anyway? Get Adama Traore back on the wing, Joao Moutinho pulling the strings, Ruben Neves dictating everything from 30 yards - and Nuno Espirito Santo back in the dugout while we are at it.

    It would be less a transfer window and more a reunion tour.

    Would I have Raul back? Absolutely, without question.

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  13. Wolves 1-1 Fulham - the fans' verdictpublished at 11:04 BST 18 May

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    We asked for your thoughts after Sunday's Premier League game between Wolves and Fulham.

    Here are some of your comments:

    Wolves fans

    Ray: Disastrous. I don't think they have a clue how difficult the Championship is. The so-called best players could not hack it in the Premier League so we will sell them and buy real quality to play in the Championship. Dream on, and the manager is a loser.

    Martin: Well we managed 45 minutes before conceding so it must be an improvement.

    Chris: Awful, again! If Mr Edwards can't design and motivate the team that will most likely form the nucleus of next season's offering, how do we think the results will be any different in the Championship? We need to find a competent and capable manager now instead of waiting until the end of next season when we go down again! Might be pessimistic but certainly highly probable.

    Wol: We played with some spirit but the difference of quality on the pitch between the two teams was vast. Fulham were stringing passes together when attacking but we struggled. Playing long balls to Armstrong is not going to get us goals. A lot of these players will leave in the next few weeks and the rebuild has got to be spot on as if it isn't, then we will have a tough season and will finish mid-table at most. It will take two or three seasons to get us back where we want to be, but we must stick together and hope that the transfer market is a success.

    Fulham fans

    Robbie: All huff and no puff in the final third of the pitch has ultimately been our arch nemesis most of the season and we haven't beaten any team convincingly all season, which was the same today. Calvin Bassey was again our standout player which says everything about our performances when a defender is making all the headlines!

    David: One day the top management will go and get a first-class striker instead of waiting until the end of the transfer window to see what's left over and going cheap. Marco must be pulling his hair out. Again, the end of the season and we're slowly slipping down the table. Likewise, they let good players and managers leave over pay rather than giving them their asking price or a deal to keep them at the club.

    Louis: Utterly embarrassing. Europe officially over. This happens every single season. The only goal that we can score is from a penalty - that sums up Fulham. Zero drive at all. Clumsy at the back. Zero midfield. Our striker had one shot, off target, of course.

    Maurice: Silva's poor team selection again. He has to play King, and Bobb rather than the lacklustre Smith-Rowe, and Wilson. Time for Silva to move on and for fresh energy brought in for next season. But thanks for the last five years, you have been super.

  14. Wolves 1-1 Fulham: What Edwards saidpublished at 18:52 BST 17 May

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    Wolves manager Rob Edwards has been speaking to Sky Sports following the draw: "It was a good response from last week and a better start to the game. We had a foot in it and it was nice to get the first goal. The last 10 to 15 minutes of the first half, we maybe stepped back because we were winning the game, which we don't want to do, so we invited a bit too much pressure which led to the penalty.

    "But I thought we stepped forward really well again in the second half. We attacked the game well, we were aggressive, we had a lot of high regains and we had chances we weren't able to capitalise on."

    On whether he wants Matheus Mane to be a part of Wolves' future: "Yep. He will want to be here because this is the right place for him at the moment. We are confident we will be working with him next season.

    "He certainly made a difference with the goal and the penalty today. Overall, I thought his performance was really good. He showed lots of endeavour and had a brilliant moment of quality. He is intelligent and the exciting thing is there's a lot more to come from him. He has been a big plus for us this year in a really challenging period."

    On Hwang Hee-chan: "He has worked incredibly hard, has been at the club a long time and has given his all. No one can question what he gives. There was a bit of frustration, but it was always going to be an emotionally charged day.

    "No one is happy with the situation but, overall, it was quite a good day. The fans were behind the lads, we showed a better response and we took a step in the right direction."

    Did you know?

    • Hwang Hee-chan created three chances in this match, his most in a single Premier League game since November 2023 against Sheffield United (4). His assist was also his first in the competition since 3 January against West Ham United.

    • At 18 years and 243 days old, Mateus Mane is the youngest player to both score a goal and concede a penalty in a Premier league game, surpassing Jonathan Woodgate (19 years and 85 days old) for Leeds United against Charlton in 1999.

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  15. Analysis: Wolves waiting for season of misery to endpublished at 18:18 BST 17 May

    Sam Drury
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Just one more game and then Wolves can put a truly miserable season behind them.

    The energy and enthusiasm that was present after back-to-back wins over Aston Villa and Liverpool a couple of months ago has well and truly gone – even the boos at full-time felt weary.

    Relegation was an inevitability even back then but Rob Edwards' side were at least showing something to give fans optimism for the future.

    But the point against Fulham is just the third since beating Liverpool on 3 March, while Matheus Mane's strike was just the second Wolves have scored since the international break over Easter.

    They had their moments against Fulham and looked threatening on the break, particularly in the second half but when chances, and even chances to create chances, were spurned, frustration at Molineux grew.

    From having the fans firmly on board, one of Edwards' biggest challenges over the summer and at the start of next term will be to get the home faithful back on side.

  16. Wolves v Fulham: Team newspublished at 14:16 BST 17 May

    Wolves XI: Sa, Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejci, Moller Wolfe, Rodrigo Gomes, Joao Gomes, Andre, Mane, Hwang, Armstrong

    Rob Edwards makes four changes to his Wolves side which was beaten 3-0 at Brighton last weekend.

    Jose Sa, Ladislav Krejci, David Moller Wolfe and Rodrigo Gomes come in, with Dan Bentley, Toti Gomes, Pedro Lima and Hugo Bueno dropping to the bench.

    This will be Wolves' last home game before their eight-year stint in the Premier League comes to an end.

    Wolves XI: Sa, Mosquera, S Bueno, Krejci, Moller Wolfe, Rodrigo Gomes, Joao Gomes, Andre, Mane, Hwang, Armstrong

    Substitutes: Bentley, H Bueno, Arokodare, Lima, Toti, Bellegarde, Tchatchoua, A Gomes, Edozie

    There are also four changes to Marco Silva's Fulham side from their 1-0 home loss to Bournemouth last time out.

    Joachim Andersen is suspended after his red card in that game, so Issa Diop replaces him at the heart of the defence.

    Silva also brings in Sander Berge, Oscar Bobb and Alex Iwobi, with top-scorer Harry Wilson on the bench alongside Tom Cairney and Samuel Chukwueze.

    Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Berge, Bobb, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Muniz

    Substitutes: Lecomte, Tete, Jimenez, Wilson, Cairney, Cuenca, Chukwueze, Kevin, King

    Fulham XI: Leno, Castagne, Diop, Bassey, Robinson, Lukic, Berge, Bobb, Smith Rowe, Iwobi, Muniz
  17. Follow Sunday's Premier League games livepublished at 11:21 BST 17 May

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