The shine of Rob Edwards becoming Wolves boss has already worn off at Molineux after a sixth successive defeat.
Wolves currently find themselves in the midst of a historic run, as no team has ever had fewer points than the Old Gold (2 points) after 17 games in all four English football league divisions since 1888.
Tactically, the team is struggling to find any identity under Rob Edwards. While Edwards has attempted to instill a more aggressive, high-pressure style, the execution is hampered by a squad that looks exhausted.
Wolves are currently the lowest scorers in the division, having managed just nine goals all season. Against Brentford, they were energetic in patches but utterly lacked quality in the final third.
Defensive lapses, similar to the communication breakdown between Ladislav Krejci and Santiago Bueno that led to the opening goal, continue to haunt them.
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Glenn Murray points out Vitor Pereira’s superiority at Wolves
Speaking on the BBC live blog, Glenn Murray brought up Vitor Pereira‘s time at Wolves.
“It shows what a good job the ex-manager did. Rob Edwards has come in; they were hoping for that new manager bounce that often does happen, and unfortunately for them, it hasn’t happened.”
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The stats support Murray’s claim too. Pereira’s Wolves had a better average for shots per game, shots on target per game, XG, goals scored per game, and average possession.
Wolves didn’t play the most attractive football under Pereira, and it looked like the players didn’t want to play for him in the end. However, there have been no significant improvements under Edwards.
Is it the team or Rob Edwards?
There’s no doubting that the players are not of a Premier League standard, but the way they’re setting up and their approach to matches just isn’t good enough.
Everything is just so negative. Counter-attacks soon turn into holding the ball and building from the back, whilst Jorgen Strand Larsen is often the only player involved in attacks.
Edwards has come out and said the players aren’t executing what he wants on the field and that training is a totally different story, so the blame cannot be put entirely on him.
The January transfer window will give supporters a good idea of what a proper Rob Edwards side may look like with a few of his own signings, but the fact that there’s been no bounce is a concern.
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