Wolves fans say drop was coming and urge smarter recruitment | OneFootball

Monday’s West Ham draw with Crystal Palace confirmed Wolves’ mathematical relegation despite five games left, ending an eight-year stay in the top flight. According to ExpressAndStar.com, shoppers on Wolverhampton High Street shared why they felt it happened and what should follow.

Many said the decline had been building, pointing to recent relegation battles, missteps in recruitment and frustration with the hierarchy.

Mike Slater, 72, from Bradmore, felt it had been a long time coming after two or three difficult years, with better players sold and not replaced. He called the drop disappointing, recalled being down for five years last time, and said it had happened 19 times before. He warned the return could be a long slog and urged smarter recruitment, saying plans sound promising if words become actions.

Ben Dudley believed the slide began when Nuno left and that the successor was not the right fit. He argued too many key players were moved on without adequate replacements, adding that losing Matheus Cunha and Pedro Neto hurt. For him, relegation is a chance to rebuild and refocus on next season.

Imrah from Wolverhampton felt the owner had not backed the management or players, and accused him of prioritising profit over supporters.

Across the High Street, the mood was resigned rather than shocked, with many viewing the drop as a chance to reset and come back stronger.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com