Rob Edwards might just come to regret taking off down the tunnel after Wolves’ draw with Sunderland.
Wanderers played out a 1-1 draw with the Black Cats on Saturday, which was another poor result given the visitors lost Dan Ballard in the 24th minute.
Are you buying Rob Edwards’ explanation for quickly walking down the tunnel amid boos after the draw with Sunderland? 🤔
He usually fronts up regardless of the result…
The defender was sent off for a hair pull on Tolu Arokodare.
But Wolves couldn’t make their one-man advantage pay, and only drew after Santiago Bueno’s second-half equaliser.
But there has been a lot of talk about Edwards’ decision to walk straight down the tunnel after the game and not acknowledge the fans.
There were jeers for the manager and some chants that got quite personal – but he’s now ensured the spotlight will be on him.
What Rob Edwards said about leaving quickly down the tunnel
After the game, Edwards explained why he quickly went down the tunnel, rather than face the crowd, which was admittedly hostile.
He said (via E&S): “I was frustrated. But also I just thought I am not going to incite it any more.
“I don’t want to make the ground any more angry. That is probably why.”
Edwards also received a fierce reaction during the game when he substituted Hugo Bueno.
The Spaniard was taken off having not trained much in the week, which led many to question why Bueno was even picked to play in the first place.
Edwards has invited additional pressure with tunnel dart decision
Edwards has previously stated that he would acknowledge all stands of Molineux win, lose or draw after full-time whistles, but he has now gone back on his word.
He said he didn’t want to incite things further, but it was a mistake to just go down the tunnel rather than face the music.
The fans had every right to react in the way they did. Yes it would have been uncomfortable for Edwards, but by quickly going down the tunnel he didn’t show accountability. He then gave a typically positive and upbeat press conference, and the tone he struck compounded frustrations for many.
Edwards was appointed by Wolves with the Championship in mind, but at this point, it shouldn’t be a given that he leads the club’s rebuild next season.
His record since he took over reads five wins, seven draws and 15 defeats in 27 matches.
He inherited a dreadful squad, but he has undoubtedly not got as many results as everyone hoped. Many have questioned where the identity is, and have been critical of the drab style of football.
And now he is rapidly losing the fans, which is something that cannot be ignored by Fosun.
Wolves need to be entering the new season with as clean a slate as possible and if this situation does not improve over the next few weeks, then Edwards could be in trouble.
He’s now linked with the mess that is this season, and if he completely loses the fans by the end, then Fosun will have a massive decision to make.
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