Club made transfer mistakes in Premier League survival fight, says technical director Matt Jackson. Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling to stay afloat in the Premier League, and their summer transfer business has been widely criticized as a major factor contributing to their current woes.
The club's decision to sell several key players, including Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, for a combined £92.5m, was seen as a mistake by technical director Matt Jackson. "The players who were brought in were brought in for the right reasons, but when you have a return of two points at this stage you have to say it's wrong because whatever starting XI we have put out has not been good enough," he said.
Jackson also expressed concern that the club's reliance on youth players and those with limited Premier League experience was not being utilized effectively. The signings of Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias, Tolu Arokodare, David Moller Wolfe, Jackson Tchatchoua, and Ladislav Krejci have been widely criticized by fans, who feel that the club did not replace key players adequately.
Executive chairman Jeff Shi has also come under fire from fans, who are frustrated with the club's failure to maintain stability and consistency. Shi insisted that he can empathize with the protesting fans, but his comments may not be enough to alleviate their concerns.
The Wolves manager, Rob Edwards, is also under pressure, having lost his opening four games since joining the club. Shi defended Edwards, saying that he was a "long-term project" and that there would be significant investment in the team over the next two or three years.
Despite the challenges facing the club, Shi remains optimistic about their prospects, citing the "best time" of his tenure as CEO. He also defended owners Fosun, which has been accused of being disinterested by Wolves supporters.
Shi's comments come after a summer in which Wolves were heavily criticized for their transfer business and subsequent lack of success on the pitch. The club's current eight-game losing run is equal to a club record set in 1981-82, and they are 13 points from 17th-placed Nottingham Forest.
As the Premier League season enters its final stages, Wolves fans will be hoping that their club can turn their fortunes around and secure survival. However, with several key players missing through injury or suspension, it remains to be seen whether this can be achieved.
The club's decision to sell several key players, including Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, for a combined £92.5m, was seen as a mistake by technical director Matt Jackson. "The players who were brought in were brought in for the right reasons, but when you have a return of two points at this stage you have to say it's wrong because whatever starting XI we have put out has not been good enough," he said.
Jackson also expressed concern that the club's reliance on youth players and those with limited Premier League experience was not being utilized effectively. The signings of Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias, Tolu Arokodare, David Moller Wolfe, Jackson Tchatchoua, and Ladislav Krejci have been widely criticized by fans, who feel that the club did not replace key players adequately.
Executive chairman Jeff Shi has also come under fire from fans, who are frustrated with the club's failure to maintain stability and consistency. Shi insisted that he can empathize with the protesting fans, but his comments may not be enough to alleviate their concerns.
The Wolves manager, Rob Edwards, is also under pressure, having lost his opening four games since joining the club. Shi defended Edwards, saying that he was a "long-term project" and that there would be significant investment in the team over the next two or three years.
Despite the challenges facing the club, Shi remains optimistic about their prospects, citing the "best time" of his tenure as CEO. He also defended owners Fosun, which has been accused of being disinterested by Wolves supporters.
Shi's comments come after a summer in which Wolves were heavily criticized for their transfer business and subsequent lack of success on the pitch. The club's current eight-game losing run is equal to a club record set in 1981-82, and they are 13 points from 17th-placed Nottingham Forest.
As the Premier League season enters its final stages, Wolves fans will be hoping that their club can turn their fortunes around and secure survival. However, with several key players missing through injury or suspension, it remains to be seen whether this can be achieved.
, I'm so confused... how did a club like Wolves get to this point? 
They had some decent signings last summer but they just didn't work out, right? 
And selling some of their best players for loads of cash doesn't make sense either. What's the thought process behind that? 
Was it just a rush to sign anyone and everything? 
But at the same time, I can see how some of these signings might be part of a bigger plan... or maybe just a case of throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks? 
! Selling Cunha and Ait-Nouri for that kinda cash was crazy talk. And now we're stuck with all these youngsters who can't even score a goal 
. And don't even get me started on Shi's ownership 
...or lack thereof. Wolves need some serious investment ASAP or they'll be down to 11th place by season's end 
. Edwards might be a "long-term project", but let's see how that plays out in the next 6 games 
. Can we please just get some real players in here?! 
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. Losing four games on the trot isn't exactly a good look for him. I hope Shi knows what he's doing, because the fans are getting fed up with all this uncertainty 
Premier League teams are getting way too reckless when it comes to their transfer budgets 
️...can't save this season with just a bunch of rookies and a bunch of broken dreams 
they made some crazy moves in the transfer market n i'm not sure if it was a good idea sellin cunha & ait-nouri fer so much 
it's like, wer did we go wrong? 
The fans are right to be frustrated. It feels like they're just throwing money at the problem without actually solving anything 
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. Selling away all those key players was stupid 
. They needed more quality not youth 
... I don't think he's going to be enough to turn this team around 
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. The fact is, Wolves are in a tough spot and it's hard to see them making a comeback 
. But right now, it's looking pretty grim 
Matt Jackson should be the one taking a pay cut not the players 
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