Wolves' Rob Edwards Plans Major Squad Shake-Up After Disastrous Brighton Loss
Wolves manager Rob Edwards is set on a summer clearout following a disheartening 3-0 defeat at the hands of Brighton. The loss confirmed Wolves as the bottom club in the Premier League, with relegation to the Sky Bet Championship solidified last month. The match at the Amex Stadium saw Wolves concede a goal just 35 seconds in, courtesy of Jack Hinshelwood. Captain Lewis Dunk doubled the lead shortly after, capitalizing on poor marking from Joao Gomes. Yankuba Minteh sealed the fate with a late goal, leaving Edwards frustrated with his team's lack of focus. Edwards expressed his disappointment: "The start of the game was atrocious. We find ourselves 1-0 down before we’ve really had a kick." He criticized the defending, stating, "A couple of people not doing their jobs." When questioned about the defensive errors, particularly Gomes marking Dunk, Edwards stated, "It wasn’t planned. It was a decision that they just decided to make at that moment." With only two matches left, including a home game against Fulham and a final clash against Burnley, Edwards acknowledged the need for change: "Some of them have got to go, we’re bottom of the league. It’s been embarrassing." On the other side, Brighton celebrated their resurgence under head coach Fabian Hurzeler, who enjoyed a triumphant start to his new three-year contract. Despite the win, the day was marred by an injury to Kaoru Mitoma, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming World Cup.
Source: The Independent Sport - 2026-05-09