Wolves Rock Bottom as Fan Fury Grows – Pereira Under Pressure

Fan Anger & Rock Bottom: Wolves in Crisis After Burnley Defeat

Wolverhampton Wanderers sank to the bottom of the Premier League table following a chaotic 3-2 home defeat to fellow strugglers Burnley, sparking outrage among fans and increasing scrutiny on manager Vitor Pereira.

Chants of “You’ve sold the team, now sell the club” and “Sacked in the morning” echoed around Molineux, as supporters vented their frustration at the board, manager, and ownership.

Wolves have now gone nine league games without a win, and the latest late collapse – sealed by Lyle Foster’s 95th-minute strike – has intensified an already toxic atmosphere in the stands.

Tensions Boil Over – Pereira Confronts Fans

Following the final whistle, Pereira and players approached the South Bank to speak with angry supporters. The Portuguese manager, who guided Wolves to safety last season, looked visibly animated during a heated exchange.

This marked the first time fans have turned on Pereira, who was hailed as a savior just months ago. His recent three-year contract now looks increasingly vulnerable despite assurances from the board that his job is safe for now.

“I understand the frustration,” said Pereira post-match. “We need to fight united. Without the fans, it’s impossible.”

Pereira’s Position: Safe for Now, but Fragile

Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen scored his first Premier League goal of the season against Burnley

Club chairman Jeff Shi and the Fosun ownership group are reportedly reluctant to make another managerial change, especially so soon after extending Pereira’s deal. The club has cycled through four permanent managers in three years, and a fifth could signal panic.

Pereira retains the backing of the dressing room, with striker Jorgen Strand Larsen affirming that the players are “100% behind” their boss.

Transfer Missteps & A Slow Decline

The sales of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri for nearly £94 million were not effectively reinvested. The club brought in five new signings from Europe, none of whom had Premier League experience, and the side lacks the creativity and quality of past seasons.

The result: missed chances, late goals conceded, and defeats to all three promoted clubs — Leeds, Sunderland, and now Burnley.

Stats Paint a Grim Picture

Vitor Pereira was escorted away after his conversation with fans at the final whistle

• Winless in first 9 Premier League games

• Last win: April 2025

• No clean sheets this season

• 3 late goals conceded (86th minute or later) that turned wins into draws or losses

• Bottom of the table with only 3 points

What Next for Wolves?

The club now enters a critical run of fixtures, with Pereira needing quick wins to avoid the inevitable. The board is hesitant, the fans are restless, and the squad appears short on quality and confidence.

Unless results improve soon, Wolves may face another managerial reset — one they can hardly afford.

“We must learn from the market, the pre-season, and adapt quickly,” said Pereira. “Even I can do better.”