Gary O'Neil will continue to lead Wolves in their upcoming match against Ipswich on Saturday, as the club remains committed to giving him an opportunity to turn their fortunes around. Despite a series of disappointing results that have left supporters frustrated, the club has expressed immediate support for their head coach. In recent weeks, Wolves have explored potential replacements but, unable to find a suitable candidate, have opted to stand by O'Neil.
Wolves have suffered three consecutive defeats, with their loss to West Ham on Monday intensifying the pressure on O'Neil, who signed a new four-year contract in August. The team is currently four points away from the last safe position in the league and has only secured two wins this season. They will face Ipswich at home before traveling to Leicester, another struggling side, the following weekend.
Wolves' poor form extends back to last season, with a dismal record of just three wins in their last 25 league matches. The club acknowledges the need for reinforcements in January, with a central defender being a top priority. Despite the challenges, the Wolves hierarchy is confident they have overcome similar difficulties in the past and believe they have the resources to improve the situation.
O'Neil stated after the 2-1 defeat at West Ham: "Whenever this journey ends with Wolves, I'll be proud of it. I am truly proud of the group and everything they have given me. I can only ask them to give their best. We won't give up and we'll keep pushing." It remains uncertain how supporters will react to the decision at Molineux on Saturday. A section of Wolves fans had already turned against O'Neil following an embarrassing 5-3 loss to Brentford, and their discontent has continued to surface during recent defeats.
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