Wolves against Brighton had some early drama when Jarred Gillett sent Vitor Pereira to the stands.
There was not much happening in the match before the red was shown, and other than the goal, it was no doubt the biggest highlight.
Wolves are in need of a win and when Marshall Munetsi struck a powerful shot that resulted in Bart Verbruggen scoring an own goal, the crowd was elated.
There was only one man they wanted to chant about.
Wolves fans chant Vitor Pereira’s name after red card
Vitor Pereira was sent off in the 22nd minute against Brighton after making his frustrations about Carlos Baleba known.
The Portuguese head coach was left fuming when Baleba stuck in a rash challenge on Hugo Bueno shortly after the Cameroonian was not deemed to have fouled Joao Gomes after an obvious shirt tug.
Jarred Gillett was not amused by what Pereira apparently said or how he acted, and a red card was brandished.
Pereira then had to watch from the stands.
From the resulting free kick, the Old Gold would ultimately take the lead, and despite the head coach not being on the touchline, the Molineux crowd started to chant, “Oh Vitor Pereira.”
Vitor Pereira will no doubt be frustrated at himself for getting sent off, but the home fans let him know how much they appreciate his work.
Wolves have struggled so far this year, with their new signings yet to click. The head coach has been adamant that they will turn things around once they adapt.
Pereira recently hit back at his critics when it came to the summer signings.
Another red card by Jarred Gillett at Wolves
This isn’t the first time referee Jarred Gillett has given a red card to a Wolves player or staff member.
The Australian official gave Mario Lemina a second yellow card back in 2023. The reason? The midfielder ‘ran towards him aggressively’.
It was a controversial moment, and ever since, Wolves fans have been left annoyed when Gillett officiates their matches.
This will no doubt be another situation the Old Gold faithful won’t forget, even if he was within his rights to send Pereira off.