The Athletic FC Podcast Can anyone save Wolves?
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Nov 4, 2025 
David Ornstein, a seasoned football journalist from The Athletic, joins Matt Slater, a sports analyst, and Wolves superfan Tim Spiers to discuss the chaotic state of Wolverhampton Wanderers. They dive into the fallout from Vitor Pereira's sacking, the troubling transfer decisions that set the team up for failure, and the murky ownership dynamics under Fosun. With relegation looming, the guests weigh in on whether new ownership could bring stability and if Wolves can avoid the drop this season, offering insights that blend insider knowledge with passionate fan perspectives.
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Slow Start Then Rapid Hunt For Manager
- Wolves delayed a managerial search until Vítor Pereira was sacked, then moved quickly to contact candidates including Gary O'Neil and Rob Edwards.
- Gary O'Neil withdrew, leaving Wolves scrambling during a crucial international-break timing window.
Rehiring Past Failures Would Signal Desperation
- Reappointing Gary O'Neil felt illogical given his recent poor spell and relegation record.
- Tim Spiers says that move would have underlined how badly run Wolves currently are.
Results Reflect Deep Squad Problems
- Wolves sit bottom with zero wins, conceding most goals and scoring among the fewest.
- Tim Spiers calls the squad uncreative and defensively weak, blaming recruitment and Pereira.