Ex-Wolves Boss Vítor Pereira Speaks Out Online Amid Fans’ Outrage as Rob Edwards’ Side Slumps to Third Consecutive Defeat in a Troubling Premier League Run
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vítor Pereira has broken his silence nearly two months after his dismissal, posting a pointed message on social media just as Wolves’ season sinks deeper into crisis under new head coach Rob Edwards. While Pereira’s remarks were brief, the timing and tone have fuelled fierce debate among supporters and pundits who are already alarmed by the club’s worsening form.
The Portuguese coach, dismissed on 2 November 2025 after a run of 10 Premier League games without a victory, had largely remained quiet about his exit. But Wolves’ continued slide three defeats in Edwards’ opening three matches has prompted the former manager to re-enter the conversation, with many fans interpreting his post as a subtle suggestion that the club’s problems run deeper than the man in the dugout.
A turbulent backdrop to his departure
Pereira’s exit came during a bleak spell for Wolves. A 3–0 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage proved to be the final straw after a winless start that left the team marooned at the bottom of the table. The loss ended what had been a difficult opening to the campaign: Wolves had managed just two points from their first 10 league matches, scoring only seven goals and conceding 22.
The decision to part ways with Pereira surprised many, given that he had only recently signed a new three-year deal after successfully keeping Wolves in the Premier League the previous season. His departure also included the dismissal of eight backroom staff members a total reset that the board believed was necessary to spark change.
Yet results since his departure have not offered any sign of immediate improvement.
Edwards’ reign begins with three straight losses
Rob Edwards, a former Wolves player and academy coach, was appointed in mid-November with the hope that his familiarity with the club could spark a revival. But his early fixtures have only deepened the sense of urgency and frustration.
In his first game in charge on 22 November, Wolves fell 2–0 at home to Crystal Palace. Despite a competitive first half, the match slipped away after goals from Daniel Muñoz and Yéremy Pino within six second-half minutes. The atmosphere at Molineux was tense, with supporters unsure whether the team had improved at all under the new regime.
A week later, their fortunes did not change. A 1–0 defeat away to Aston Villa followed, settled by a spectacular second-half strike from Boubacar Kamara. Wolves fought hard, creating several moments of promise, including a disallowed goal and a late header crashing off the bar but the familiar pattern of falling short continued.
The third blow came on 3 December, as Wolves were beaten 1–0 at home by Nottingham Forest. Igor Jesus’ 72nd-minute header was enough to secure the win for the visitors. Wolves failed to muster a single shot on target throughout the match, leaving supporters increasingly despondent and questioning whether any progress has been made under Edwards.
Three matches. Three defeats. No goals scored. Performances characterised by the same fragilities that plagued the team under Pereira.
Pereira’s message: reflective, but stinging
It was against this backdrop that Vítor Pereira chose to post his first public comment since leaving the club. While he did not mention Wolves directly, he referenced “commitment, long-term work, and challenges that require more than a few months to fix,” which many interpreted as a swipe at the club’s decision to dismiss him early in the season.
He thanked “the professionals who gave everything behind closed doors” and noted that “results do not always reflect foundations being built.”
To supporters already questioning the direction of the club, the subtext was clear: Pereira was suggesting that the issues now unfolding under Edwards are not new and certainly not caused by a single man.
Supporters split as frustrations grow
Fans reacted quickly to Pereira’s post. Some viewed it as a thinly veiled “I told you so,” while others saw it as a justified defence of a manager who may have been made a scapegoat.
What cannot be denied is that Wolves currently sit bottom of the Premier League, winless after 14 matches, and staring at the real possibility of relegation. The club has now failed to win under two different managers this season, raising uncomfortable questions about the squad’s quality, leadership structure, and long-term strategy.
On social media, a growing section of fans argue that Wolves’ problems are systemic. Recruitment has been inconsistent, several high-profile signings have struggled to adapt, and the team has lacked cohesion in both defence and attack.
A crisis beyond the touchline?
The club’s form suggests that the challenges may go beyond tactical tweaks or managerial personalities. Wolves have scored too few goals, conceded too many, and rarely shown the resilience needed to survive long Premier League seasons.
Pereira’s post, intentionally or not, has thrown a spotlight back onto the boardroom. Wolves’ leadership will now face increased scrutiny as supporters demand answers, direction, and reassurance that the situation can still be salvaged.
Edwards faces a critical period
For Rob Edwards, the pressure is mounting. Although he has only just begun his tenure, the unforgiving demands of top-flight football mean that time is not on his side. The next fixtures will be crucial not only for the club’s standing in the league table, but for restoring belief among players and supporters alike.
Wolves cannot afford to let the season drift any further. Poor form across two different managers, combined with a fanbase increasingly anxious and a former boss now chiming in from the sidelines, creates a volatile mix.
The coming weeks will determine whether Edwards can stabilise the situation or whether Pereira’s pointed return to the public eye will grow louder as Wolves continue to stumble.
