Monday Fulham Stuff - 03/11/25...

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Results

Sunday 02/11
West Ham	3-1	Newcastle
Man City	3-1	Bournemouth

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Trust Board Election 2025
We will shortly be inviting nominations for members to join the Trust board, with the formal 14 day nomination period running from 5 November until 19 November. The election will be overseen again this year by Marisa Cardoni, our independent scrutineer.

The current board is made up of nine elected volunteer members who each take responsibility for specific areas of Trust activity. TWO elected board members – Simon Duke and Gavin Megaw – must stand down by rotation as they are at the and of their current three year terms; they are both entitled to stand again if they so choose.

We hold evening board meetings once per month on a hybrid face-to-face / video conference basis depending on the location of board members and we also meet the Club monthly during the day and often but not always on a Wednesday by video conference. There are a number formal board roles, all of which are agreed at the first board meeting following the election, as follows:

    Chair
    Secretary
    Treasurer
    Membership secretary
    Vice Chair

Although our meeting with Fulham is often the most visible part of our work, we undertake a wide variety of other activities on behalf of Fulham supporters and are also members of the Metropolitan Police Independent Advisory Group (IAG) and the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Safety Advisory Group (SAG) as well as being affiliated to the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) which is the national umbrella body for Trusts. Individiual board members take responsibility for a wide range of work including

    Diversity and inclusion
    Communications
    Ticketing liaison
    Web site and IT
    Celebration day planning
    International supporters
    Social media and email

You can read about the full range of activity undertaken by the Trust board on our web site.

We are looking for Trust members from across our fanbase with the time, skills, enthusiasm and ideas to join the board, take responsibility for some of our growing range of activities and help build the supporter voice at Fulham. Of particular interest this year are members with skills in some of the IT tools we use to run the Trust, including MailChimp, WordPress, Zoom and Google Workspaces.

We would like to see our board become more representative of the diverse nature of our fanbase, so we hope that you will consider either putting yourself forward or encouraging others you know as there is much to do. You can read full details of the process below.

If you are interested in finding out more please feel free to contact any board member, or you can contact us using our main email address: contact@fulhamsupporterstrust.com

Yours, on behalf of the current Fulham Supporters' Trust Board

Steve Nicholson
Secretary



https://www.fulhamsupporterstrust.com/news/2025/11/trust-board-election-2025/

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Royal Caribbean Legend of the Match Result: Wolves
Ryan Sessegnon has been voted Royal Caribbean Legend of the Match following his influential display against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

On what was an important afternoon at the Cottage, an early goal was much craved to settle any nerves, and Sess duly provided it in the ninth minute.

Despite playing as a left-back, he was our furthest forward player when Raúl Jiménez capitalised on a loose pass to spring Sessegnon in on goal, and from then there was only one outcome.

That was the fourth career goal Sessegnon has scored against Wolves – the only club he's been more prolific against is Cardiff City (five).

Sess went from scorer to provider in the second half, with his dangerous ball across the face turned into his own net by Yerson Mosquera, making it 3-0 and wrapping up the three points for Fulham.

More than a third (33.8%) of the vote went Sessegnon's way, putting him ahead of fellow scorer Harry Wilson (23.1%) and Alex Iwobi (8.9%).

https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/november/02/royal-caribbean-legend-of-the-match-result-wolves/

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Player Ratings: Fulham 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
The player ratings are in for Fulham's home victory over Wolves.

Fulham returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a comfortable victory over bottom-of-the-table, 10-man Wolves. This felt like the exact sort of game you needed at your home ground after such a worrying run of form and Marco Silva's side took advantage against relatively poor opposition. Following it up with another performance and result away to Everton next week is essential.

Bernd Leno

Just one of those where it's near impossible to judge somebody who was tested so little. The one real save Leno was forced into was a tame Jorgen Strand Larsen header in first half stoppage time, which fell into his hands. The one positive I noticed was how well he commanded his box aerially when the game was still 11 v 11 and Wolves posed some sort of threat. Without doubt the German will feel relieved to get a clean sheet under his belt. 6.5/10

Kenny Tete

Goodness me it's so clear the difference in quality between Tete and Castagne. Not only is he unbelievably good at one-on-one defending as we know, but his technical play away from defence is so far superior. Some of the touches he made to relieve pressure or keep an attack flowing on the right touchline were sumptuous. The attacking runs he makes are tenfold compared to what Castagne offers and allows him to get into positions where he's taking meaningful strikes from distance to trouble Sam Johnstone or play in dangerous crosses from the byline. A real quality performance on his return from injury. 8/10

Joachim Andersen

I actually thought before Wolves went down to 10 men they had every chance to equalise simply because Andersen looked a yard off the pace. Twice the ball went over his head where he had anticipated a long ball poorly and thankfully both times Munetsi and Strand Larsen failed to pounce on the opportunities posed to them. In the second half, Andersen settled for sure, however the frequent attempts to play the long ball across to Kevin despite them being frequently won by Wolves' wing back was frustrated, only three of his 13 attempted long balls successful here, which is well below the Dane's high standards. 5.5/10

Calvin Bassey

An improvement on recent weeks considering there were no real errors to speak of. Made a couple of decent recovery tackles in the first half as Wolves attempted to counter and all round was defensively sound. Still just looks a shadow of himself in possession. Didn't dribble the ball out of defence once despite coming up against a side low on confidence who were weak pressing with ten men. Every opportunity to pass forward was met with hesitance too. Hopefully a simple win and a clean sheet breeds confidence in Calvin. 6/10

Ryan Sessegnon

He benefited so much from Wolves' deep defending as it allowed him so much freedom to venture forward and try runs either around the wing back or inside the centre backs. Despite misplacing some passes in promising areas in the first half, some of the things he was attempting showed a player full of confidence and belief in his own game which is vital after his time at Tottenham. Massively involved in the win with a beautifully controlled finish for the first and the all important cross which went in off Mosquera for the third. 7.5/10

Sander Berge

More positive signs from Berge today to carry on the positive momentum from his showing at SJP last weekend. Some of the passes he played in between Wolves' midfield and defensive lines, and even some in behind for Raul and Wilson to run onto, were absolutely sublime and something we've craved from Berge for months. Even had some form of involvement in the second goal, with his shot eventually falling for Harry Wilson to fire in. Absolutely needless, lazy yellow card late on was the only real negative. 7/10

Alex Iwobi

Needs to play in the number eight position next to Berge or Lukic every week going forward. He just seems to pose so much more of a creative threat centrally where he can see more of the game in front of him, and his five key passes here proved that once more, including a beautiful reverse pass to Sessegnon in the build up to the third. His work rate is unrivalled in that position too, willing to pick the ball up from either flank or from the centre backs and showing a frequent willingness to track back. He made this midfield position his own at Everton and now has to do the same at Fulham amidst our creativity worries in the middle of the park. 7.5/10

Harry Wilson

I actually thought he had a typical 'game of two halves' performance here. First half I thought he looked rusty and predictable, constantly cutting inside and losing the ball when other options were available whether it be running down the line or a simple pass. Was also very lucky that a lazy backheel in second half added time didn't lead to us conceding after it started a dangerous Wolves attack. In the second half, he completed more crosses than anybody, scored a sublime second goal and nearly added another from range shortly after, showing what he is actually capable of but needs to do more consistently. 6.5/10

Josh King

Even in a relatively quiet game from the teenager, he made his presence known in the game. His willingness to both move his body in to control the ball and then beat Agbadou to the ball to force the red card was a superb individual passage of play. Won quite a few free kicks in the first half from some cute touches and spins around the final third to show his quality. Still think he just needs to get a bit stronger in his duels, but that will come as he fills out I'm sure. 6.5/10

Kevin

Unsurprisingly made more dribbles than anybody on the pitch and my goodness is it exciting to watch. He has so many tricks up his sleeve and such a natural ability to go both ways that he makes life so difficult for any defender he comes up against. Feels like one goal or a special assist and he'll start flying in terms of goal contributions. Also loved his willingness to track back and support Sessegnon in defensive positions. 7/10

Raul Jimenez

I said recently that despite a lack of goals I think Raul's playing his best football and he proved it here. Even if he isn't seeing the ball much, he's impacting the game when it does come to him. With one instinctive touch he had set Sessegnon through on goal for the first. His clever run and retrospective pass set the ball in motion for the second, too. He is the class act in this side and if those around him find their creative boots he'll be back amongst the goals too, for sure. 7/10
Substitutes

Emile Smith Rowe

Played the last 20 minutes coming on for King, and was really impressive, I thought, even if it was against ten tiring men. Just seemed to get on the ball absolutely everywhere, was more than happy to make constant driving runs into the box and it was one of those that caused the Wolves defenders to get in a muddle and concede the third. 7/10

Rodrigo Muniz

Didn't really get the chance to capitalise on an open final 20 minutes when he came on in place of Raul. Had one attempt at an ambitious overhead kick from 20 yards and another curling strike that was blocked from a similar range, but not much more than that to report on. 6/10

Tom Cairney

Came on for Kevin at the same time as ESR and Muniz, moving Iwobi out wide. Put in a belting sliding challenge as soon as he came on which vitally set an attack off for the third goal. Like Smith Rowe, just mightily impressed at the energy Cairney had to get around the pitch and frequently arrive on the edge of the box with great timing. 6.5/10

Samuel Chukwueze

Only got 15 minutes in place of Wilson but again he just looks like an unbelievably exciting winger. He looks fearless in possession and gets everywhere across the frontline with such a willingness to support the attackers around him. So unlucky not to score at least one, if not two. One effort smashed the post as he was falling backwards from six yards, while another jinky run in between Wolves' defence ended with a strike that went narrowly wide of Johnstone's post. Our attacking options are so exciting. 7/10

Adama Traore played for about five seconds in place of Iwobi so can't be rated.
Marco Silva

Felt more positive from the off with the lineup he chose. Now he's seen the potential of playing Iwobi in the middle next to a more defensive midfielder, he simply has to stick to it. We carry so much more of a creative threat with Iwobi through the middle, if he reverts back to Berge and Lukic next week there will be uproar. Thought we could've been more aggressive directly after the red card but ultimately the shackles came off in the second half and we won comfortably. Just like he has once or twice this season, I liked Silva going back to his tried and tested 4-4-2 out of possession with King pressing high with Jimenez. Keep these aggressive, less negative tactics going and the worries from the fans will minimize. 7/10



https://www.fulhamish.co.uk/p/player-ratings-fulham-3-0-wolverhampton

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Exclusive: Liverpool chief scout watches £35m star in Fulham-Wolves clash
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Fulham winger Kevin as they assess potential forward signings, sources have told Football Insider.

The Merseyside giants' chief scout Barry Hunter was in attendance at Craven Cottage on Saturday as Marco Silva's side beat Wolves 3-0.

Sources say that Hunter was there to watch Kevin on his full Premier League debut for the Cottagers.

The 22-year-old completed a deadline day move to Fulham from Shakhtar Donetsk, for a club record £34.6million.

Liverpool's recruitment team impressed by Kevin as full stats revealed
Sources say that the Liverpool recruitment team has been struck by Kevin's displays since joining from Shakhtar.

They have been impressed with his dribbling and ability to carry the ball forward, as well as the fact that he is able to play on both the left and right wing.

Kevin was superb once again in Fulham's comfortable victory over Wolves, completing the most take-ons (5) and having the most touches in the opposition box (5) for the home side.

The winger grabbed an assist in midweek, as the Cottagers beat Wycombe on penalties in the Carabao Cup, and will now expect to hold his spot in the starting XI.

Ibrahima Konate could be leaving Liverpool
Meanwhile, Ibrahima Konate has rejected a new Liverpool contract and is moving closer to an exit from the club, sources have told Football Insider.

The 26-year-old's future on Merseyside is in doubt as his current deal expires at the end of the season.

Talks over an extension to the centre-back's contract have not progressed, and there is now a growing expectation that he will leave in the summer.

Konate has been linked to Real Madrid in recent months, and that interest is believed by sources to be "concrete".



https://www.footballinsider247.com/exclusive-liverpool-chief-scout-watches-35m-star-in-fulham-wolves-clash/

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Winless Wolves sack Vitor Pereira after defeat at Fulham keeps them bottom of PL table
Wolves have sacked Vitor Pereira after they lost 3-0 to Fulham on Saturday to remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

After Ryan Sessegnon scored the opening goal for the Cottagers, Pereira's side had Emmanuel Agbadou sent off on 36 minutes to leave Wolves facing an uphill battle.

A Harry Wilson strike and a Yerson Mosquera own goal saw the scoreline worsen in the second half and condemn Wolves to their eight defeat in ten Premier League matches.

Wolves have drawn two and lost eight of their first ten matches and are winless since September 23 when they beat Everton in the League Cup.

Without a win in the Premier League this season, Wolves have now reportedly sacked Pereira, who only recently signed a new contract at the club.

Before Sky Sports, Fabrizio Romano and other outlets confirmed the news, journalist Ben Jacobs broke the news, he wrote on X: 'Exclusive: Vítor Pereira has been sacked by Wolves.'

Reacting to the loss to Fulham, Pereira told reporters: "I'm disappointed today. I'm not proud of my wok, of our work, because I don't know why. I don't know if it's because mentally, we put a lot of energy in the last game against Chelsea until the last minute.

"But what I realised today was a very difficult game for us, tactically, technically, physically. We played maybe one of the worst games that we've played. Even with 11 against 11, since the first minute the energy to move, the offensive dynamic, and the energy to press was not there.

"After five minutes, I started to realise that something is missing today. But the game was balanced, because even then, they were not playing in a high level. But after the goal, we tried to do something, but not in our level. After the red card, it was very difficult for us."

On not having momentum from Wednesday night, Pereira added: "I've tried everything. We started the last game against Chelsea in 4-3-3, and after we realised that in 4-3-3 we were not defending in our level and we were not playing in our level. I changed the system and we were able to play in the second half.

"The second half was very good, in my opinion, and today we started as we finished the last game, but the dynamic was not there. Maybe because we played three games in a short space of time, so I tried to change some players from the last game.

"I changed a lot of players for this game to try to have energy to play against Fulham, but we didn't play at our level today."

On taking responsibility, he continued: "I'm trying everything. I'm trying everything to mentally keep the team in conditions to compete. I had very good feelings from the last game, especially the second half, but I don't think two days was enough to recover for this game. But it's my responsibility.

"I'm not a manager to put the responsibilities on the players, but together, we need to have a talk, and to assume the responsibilities together as a group because we cannot accept this level that we played today."



https://www.football365.com/news/wolves-sack-vitor-pereira-fulham-defeat

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Wilson: Needed that
Harry Wilson acknowledged the importance of turning things around against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.

Despite some good performances, Fulham were pointless in four, a run ended in emphatic style this weekend.

"We needed that," Wilson admitted. "We were in a bit of a tough run.

"The last couple of games especially, against Newcastle and Arsenal, I think we played well, but when you play Arsenal you need to make sure you're focused for 90 minutes because we know what a threat they are from set-plays.

"We were disappointed to concede that way against them, but to play against top of the league and put in the performance we did, I thought we were unlucky not to get anything.

"And then away at Newcastle, a really tough place to go, but I feel for a lot of it we were in the game.

"We knew what a massive game it was here, we need to make this place a fortress, a tough place for teams to come, so it was really nice to get back to winning ways."

Not even 10 minutes had been played when Ryan Sessegnon put us in front against Wolves, and Wilson spoke to the significance of getting in the ascendency early.

"It was massive," he said. "We spoke about it before the game. We know that when we start well we need to get on the scoresheet, because a couple of times this season we've played well but weren't able to break the deadlock, then maybe the other team score and we find it tough.

"So that first goal was crucial, allowed us to settle into the game, and I think from then onwards we looked like the team that was going to go on and win."

Having missed the Newcastle game with a knock, the winger was naturally delighted to mark his return to action with a goal.

"It was frustrating. I had a little niggle, I was frustrated to miss one game. But I feel good, I was desperate to get back out there, and as an attacking player it's always nice to get on the scoresheet and, most importantly, get the win."



https://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2025/november/02/wilson-needed-that/

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Six Things We Learnt From Fulham 3–0 Wolves
Fulham 3–0 Wolves. In the words of William Shakespeare, thank **** for that.

Marco's men get back to winning ways after five games without a win. We got the job done and got a massive three points. We needed that.

Do you know what else you need? Some Sunday afternoon analysis — keep reading, it's all in store.

Iwobi & King: Fulham's Creative Hub
In my Wolves preview, I cried out for a midfield consisting of King, and Iwobi centrally. Well, it's fair to say it worked a treat.

Alex Iwobi dictated the game centrally. Iwobi carved out the most chances in yesterday's game (five), but it wasn't just final third contributions that caught the eye — the Nigerian gave the Whites some ball-carrying ability we haven't seem much of in a static Fulham midfield (see Iwobi advancing Fulham forward for our third goal as a prime example).

Starting Iwobi and King centrally saw Fulham become a creative force — Iwobi from deep, King the primary outlet in the final third. King's perfromance yesterday will likely go under the radar; that's quite the achievement for an 18 year old putting in a display that good and not being headline news.

King was a constant thorn in Wolves' side in №10 role. Josh's movement make him easily our most dynamic creator. Always moving, always looking to get on the ball — he's everything an attacking midfielder should be. And King got his reward for intelligent movement by getting Emmanuel Agbadou sent off.

In games where Fulham need to take the initiative — take the game by the scruff of the neck — Iwobi has to be the Whites' number eight, and King has to be the ten. There's your creative hub.

Ryan Sessegnon: England's Best Left Back?
Name me two English left backs better than Ryan Sessegnon. I'll wait...

I'm still waiting. Why? Because you can't.

After joining Fulham on a free, many saw the signing as one fuelled by nostalgia, not ability. Well, Ryan's mugged you right off, hasn't he? From January onwards, Sessegnon has been reborn — back into Slavisa-like form. Whether it be from the right wing, left wing, or now left back, Sess has shone.

In the absence of Antonee Robinson, Sessegnon has more than filled in for the American. It's a credit to Sessgenon, that Jedi's injury woes have been a footnote at times this season. Ryan has become a box to box, offensive weapon from wing back.

Is there a wing back more clinical than Ryan Sessegnon in world football? I don't think so. But forget the 25-year-old's goal — the Motspur man's overlap is dangerous, as proved by the Whites third goal.

If Robinson does get his big summer move, I think we know who will replace the Milton Keynes born star.

Calvin Bassey: Time For a Rest
Not to jump on Bassey's back, but Calvin clearly needs a rest. The Nigerian has played a lot of football over the past two years — from international duty with the Super Eagles to starting 35 league games last season. We likely aren't seeing the best of Bassey because of the amount of tread on the 25-year-old's tyres.

Bassey didn't either of his two long balls yesterday, nor did he win a single aerial duel. Fulham have the depth to give Calvin a rest — Jorge Cuenca has more than enough quality to step into the former Rangers man's out of form shoes. Use him.

Harry Wilson: A Testament to Our Depth
On his day, Harry Wilson may well be the Whites' most threatening winger — and yesterday was certainly one of them days.

Running onto a ball with his magic left foot, there's nobody better than Harry Wilson at that in the Premier League. Wilson forced smart stops out of Sam Johnstone numerous times cutting in from that right side. HW was lucky not to get a second in that second half.

In truth, is Harry the long term option out wide for Silva's side? The Welshman's inconsistency would say otherwise, but he's the perfect type of player to bring off the bench to capture a moment of magic.

With Fulham becoming closer and closer to clearing everyone off the treatment table, the depth Marco Silva has to his disposal becomes more and more paramount. Add Wilson to a list of Cuenca, Raul, and Emile Smith Rowe (among others).

When fit, is this the deepest Fulham team we've ever seen?

Kevin & Chukwueze: Fulham's Best Wingers
In that first half, Kevin ran the show from that left side. Mazy run after mazy run, take on after take on — Kevin completed the most dribbles of anyone on the Cottage pitch yesterday afternoon (five). And his desire to get back and muck in defensively? Just what we want to see.

Was he has impressive in the second half? Not quite, but the 22 year old still showed flashes. Listen to what Marco says: give the boy time.

There is no doubt a top player is in there, it's going to be a fun watch, watching him develop — and it certainly was yesterday.

The rawness we see in Kevin is contrasted by the more polished talents of Samuel Chukwueze. The former AC Milan star was barely on the pitch for 15 minutes, but he could have easily bagged two goals — one woodwork strike from close range, and one Messi-like run forcing a stretched save from Sam Johnstone.

Sammy C put the impetuous back into that Fulham attack when he came on — as he had done in three consecutive cameo appearances as of late.

Now Kevin and Chukwueze have had time to settle in after their late-summer arrivals, Marco will begin to have the chance to start his two best wingers. Yesterday proved just who those wingers are.

A Point of Pause
Not to rain on our long-awaited win parade, but let's be frank — that first half display left a lot to be desired. If Wolves were a Premier League quality side, they would have punished Fulham for numerous lacklustre periods of play in yesterday's game.

After going down to ten men, Fulham should have capitalised in that opening half. Instead, we — yet again — refused to press on and let the opposition have an avenue back into the game. With Ki-Jan-Hoever flashed ball across the six yard box going untouched, London's Original were lucky to go into the half in front.

That has to change. And while, in the second half, it did, a win against a winless Wolves isn't enough to assure me that Fulham won't be embroiled in a survival scrap this season.

With that said though — we got the business done, that's all that matters. That second half? Very positive.

We are regaining full fitness and have the second-easiest next 10 games in the league, according to Opta Analyst. Let's take this momentum to Liverpool.



https://medium.com/@LondonsOriginal/six-things-we-learnt-from-fulham-3-0-wolves-af7952cf8abb

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Marco Silva felt that Fulham 'deserved the three points in 'six pointer' with Wolves
The Cottagers gained some breathing room at the bottom of the table.

Marco Silva spoke about a vital 3-0 victory for Fulham against Wolves.

The Cottagers had slipped to 17th place in the Premier League table before the start of this weekend after a last gasp 2-1 defeat to Newcastle United. There have been plenty of positives in competitive displays from the players until this point, but wins are needed to turn around the team's fortunes.

"I'm pleased, because we won a game that was important for us. Back to winning ways, back on track. It was a big, big game for us.

"Two things that I asked the players in the build up to the game – to win the game, a big game for us, and we mentioned many times the clean sheet that was going to be very important for us to achieve.

"To be back in a way that we were able to win the game with a clean sheet, the players did it better second half than the first, in terms of a performance point of view, but we deserved the three points."

"I don't look just for results. I look much deeper than that. I analyse the games in a completely different way.

"I was the first one saying that I was not happy at all with the run that we had before, but I knew what we were capable of doing. I know that if we are at our best level, if we have all the players available, we are going to be a very competitive team.

"To be honest, we have been doing that even without key players. Imagine when we have all them available. That is the reality for ourselves.

"We won the game. First half, I felt the team was a little bit anxious, I have to say. Okay, the early goal gave us a bit of calm, to play, but first half was too erratic. We missed a lot of passes, our connection in the middle was not good enough.

"Second half, much better. Second half much more fluid. Our attacking movements and all that stuff and, because of that, we created more chances, we were more in control. I know that was against 10 men, but the second half was much better than the first."



https://www.vavel.com/en/football/2025/11/02/fulham/1240016-marco-silva-felt-that-fulham-deserved-the-three-points-in-sixpointer-with-wolves.html

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Well down to Callum Osmand scoring for Celtic yesterday.The talk at the time of he's departure did Fulham do enough to keep him here? I suppose only time will tell us that.

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Well down to Callum Osmand scoring for Celtic yesterday.The talk at the time of he's departure did Fulham do enough to keep him here? I suppose only time will tell us that.

What more could we have done at his age? His head had been turned and only time will tell how he progresses.

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Winless Wolves sack Vitor Pereira after defeat at Fulham keeps them bottom of PL table
Wolves have sacked Vitor Pereira after they lost 3-0 to Fulham on Saturday to remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

After Ryan Sessegnon scored the opening goal for the Cottagers, Pereira's side had Emmanuel Agbadou sent off on 36 minutes to leave Wolves facing an uphill battle.

A Harry Wilson strike and a Yerson Mosquera own goal saw the scoreline worsen in the second half and condemn Wolves to their eight defeat in ten Premier League matches.

Wolves have drawn two and lost eight of their first ten matches and are winless since September 23 when they beat Everton in the League Cup.

Without a win in the Premier League this season, Wolves have now reportedly sacked Pereira, who only recently signed a new contract at the club.

Before Sky Sports, Fabrizio Romano and other outlets confirmed the news, journalist Ben Jacobs broke the news, he wrote on X: 'Exclusive: Vítor Pereira has been sacked by Wolves.'

Reacting to the loss to Fulham, Pereira told reporters: "I'm disappointed today. I'm not proud of my wok, of our work, because I don't know why. I don't know if it's because mentally, we put a lot of energy in the last game against Chelsea until the last minute.

"But what I realised today was a very difficult game for us, tactically, technically, physically. We played maybe one of the worst games that we've played. Even with 11 against 11, since the first minute the energy to move, the offensive dynamic, and the energy to press was not there.

"After five minutes, I started to realise that something is missing today. But the game was balanced, because even then, they were not playing in a high level. But after the goal, we tried to do something, but not in our level. After the red card, it was very difficult for us."

On not having momentum from Wednesday night, Pereira added: "I've tried everything. We started the last game against Chelsea in 4-3-3, and after we realised that in 4-3-3 we were not defending in our level and we were not playing in our level. I changed the system and we were able to play in the second half.

"The second half was very good, in my opinion, and today we started as we finished the last game, but the dynamic was not there. Maybe because we played three games in a short space of time, so I tried to change some players from the last game.

"I changed a lot of players for this game to try to have energy to play against Fulham, but we didn't play at our level today."

On taking responsibility, he continued: "I'm trying everything. I'm trying everything to mentally keep the team in conditions to compete. I had very good feelings from the last game, especially the second half, but I don't think two days was enough to recover for this game. But it's my responsibility.

"I'm not a manager to put the responsibilities on the players, but together, we need to have a talk, and to assume the responsibilities together as a group because we cannot accept this level that we played today."



https://www.football365.com/news/wolves-sack-vitor-pereira-fulham-defeat

I'm perplexed....if "they are winless since Sept. 23" how come they weren't relegated last season?