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Wolves have said goodbye to manager Gary O’Neil after a tough 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town, leaving the club sitting 19th in the Premier League and four points from safety.
The shocking defeat—sealed by Jack Taylor’s last-minute goal—was the last straw for the Wolves’ board, who were already feeling the heat from unhappy fans. The wild aftermath of the match really showed just how messy things have gotten at Molineux.
Wolves fell behind early due to a funny own goal but managed to equalize with Matheus Cunha’s goal. Unfortunately, Taylor’s late header was the game-changer, leading to a meltdown on the pitch from several Wolves players.
Matheus Cunha, one of Wolves’ top players this season, lost his cool afterward, reportedly punching and elbowing an Ipswich security guard and even ripping off their glasses. Full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri then had a heated exchange with Wes Burns, which only made things worse. Aït-Nouri had to be pulled off the pitch by a Wolves coach and later got a red card in the tunnel.
The chaos didn’t stop there. Reports say Wolves players were caught up in heated arguments with each other, reflecting recent tensions. Just last week, goalkeeper José Sá clashed with fans during the loss to Bournemouth, while Mario Lemina’s fiery dispute with teammates and coaches led to him losing the captaincy after a tough 4-0 defeat to West Ham.
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As boos echoed around Molineux after Saturday’s match, Wolves fans let their frustration out on both the players and the board. The loss to Ipswich marked Wolves’ third straight defeat and continued a rough patch where they conceded 10 goals in just three games.
Even though O’Neil led Wolves to a solid 14th-place finish last season—20 points clear of relegation—his time at the club fell apart quickly this year. He came in on short notice before the 2023-24 season, leaving him little time to make his mark or boost the squad.
A new four-year deal signed in the summer now puts even more pressure on Wolves’ decision-making as they look for a new manager to turn things around.
With a squad in turmoil and relegation looming, the Wolves board has a big task ahead in finding a replacement who can bring back some order and spark a turnaround. For O’Neil, his firing marks a sudden end to a 16-month stint that once looked promising but ultimately spiraled into chaos.
Wolves fans are hoping that a fresh face can ease tensions and save their season before it’s too late.
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