Despite a challenging 2-1 loss to West Ham on Monday, Gary O'Neil, manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers, remains resolute in his commitment to turning the club’s fortunes around. The defeat marked Wolves' third consecutive loss, leaving them second from bottom in the Premier League, four points away from safety.
The result has increased pressure on O'Neil’s position, but the manager insisted he is not concerned about his job. "I am proud of the group and everything they have given me. I can only ask them to give their best," O'Neil told BBC Sport. He believes his players still support him, saying, "We won't give up and we'll keep pushing."
One of the key issues contributing to Wolves' poor run of form has been their defensive frailties, particularly from set-pieces. They’ve conceded a league-high 15 goals from set-piece situations this season. The defeat at West Ham highlighted these struggles again, as Tomas Soucek scored from a set-piece.
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| Gary O'Neil's win percentage at Wolves stands at 32%. |
O'Neil also acknowledged the club’s recent transitions, particularly the significant losses of key players like Max Kilman and Pedro Neto, which have made his task more difficult. "We’ve lost £200m worth of talent, and it makes it harder," he said. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic about the club’s future, emphasizing the need to "knuckle down and get going again."
While O'Neil has pointed to key decisions that went against his side in the match, including questionable officiating during the goals and penalty calls, he remains focused on improving. With winnable games against fellow relegation battlers Ipswich and Leicester approaching, O'Neil is determined to steer the team clear of the relegation zone.
As pressure mounts, O'Neil will need positive results in the upcoming fixtures to secure his future at Wolves.
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