Wolves fc manager Rob Edwards verbally dismantles Premier League officiating in must-watch rant after Newcastle game

Proud Rob Edwards ‘control’ verdict as Newcastle United left frustrated by Wolves
The Premier League’s basement side managed to shut Newcastle out at Molineux

Wolves boss Rob Edwards was delighted with the way his side stifled Newcastle United’s attacking prowess in today’s goalless draw at Molinuex.

Eddie Howe’s side had to wait until the 84th minute for their first shot on target as they struggled to break down the resolute home defence on another frustrating afternoon

The stalemate brings to an end a run of three consecutive Premier League victories for United, but extends basement side Wolves’ unbeaten run to five games in all competitions.

They are still marooned at the bottom of the table, but Edwards was proud of his side’s efforts, with Newcastle restricted to half-chances.

“I’m really proud of them,” he said. “It was a really spirited performance, really committed.

“I thought the lads were really good without the ball. We had to be against a team like this today with the quality that they have and controlled the game the way we wanted it without the ball.

“I thought we limited them to very little, although I would love us to have a little bit more threat than going forward, whether it’s on the counter, whether we can get a bit more control in the final third.

“It wasn’t to be today, but I’m asking a lot of them in that way, and we’re asking even more of them going forward, but overall, I’m delighted with the commitment and the spirit of the team today, against a very good team.”

Wolves are still six points adrift from Burnley in 19th spot, and 14 points away from Nottingham Forest outside the relegation zone, but Edwards can see plenty of positive.s

“Performances have steadily been trending in the right direction, but there’s then nothing like results for belief,” he added. “It’s all right me just coming out and saying, ‘We did well, we competed, we were close’, at least now we are competing and taking something from games. There’s still a long way to go, but the lads are fighting.

“I just think we’ve been able to work consistently for a period of time. Now, with hindsight, it was never, ever going to be a very quick fix, with everything that we’re trying to address.

It just took some time to try and get some of the things right that we needed to. It’s not there yet, but what you can see is a team that’s fighting, they’re willing to put their bodies on the line, block and head it and tackle and run hard.

Maybe these are some of the things that because of a lack of confidence and belief you don’t quite get right for whatever reason.

“But again, they’re human and not magnets on a tactics board or robots, and we all want them to be perfect all the time.

“I know they’re Premier League footballers, they’re paid well, but they’re human beings and you can feel bad and lack confidence, and that can certainly affect performance. At the moment we’re starting to feel better about ourselves, and performances are improving.”