Rob Edwards backs Matt Doherty after candid Brentford defeat assessment

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·23 December 2025

Rob Edwards backs Matt Doherty after candid Brentford defeat assessment

Rob Edwards has welcomed Matt Doherty’s forthright post-match interview, urging high standards across his Wolves squad after defeat to Brentford.

According to ExpressAndStar.com, the experienced defender voiced frustration, saying Wolves were not good enough and questioning team-mates’ fight, a stance that resonated with supporters.

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"He can say it, they all need to hear it," the head coach said when asked if he was comfortable with those comments being made publicly.

Edwards added that he had been told about the interview and had no issue with it. "I was told about it in the comments but I've got no problem with him saying it. We need to have high standards here."

His support for Doherty’s stance underlined the emphasis on standards within the squad.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com