Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil remained calm despite fans' criticism following their 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace. Marc Guehi's late goal secured a point for Palace at Molineux. Wolves had rallied from 1-0 down to lead 2-1, but their winless streak continued. This marks only the third time they've failed to win any of their first ten league games, previously occurring in 1926-27 and 1983-84.O'Neil made a triple substitution after Trevoh Chalobah scored for Palace. Mario Lemina, Goncalo Guedes, and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde were introduced. Fans voiced displeasure when Tommy Doyle was replaced, though Lemina's performance was praised. "Mario made us an awful lot better," O'Neil noted, acknowledging the impact of his substitutions while accepting responsibility for the team's struggles.Palace's recent form has improved with four points from their last two matches, surpassing their total from the first eight games of the season. However, manager Oliver Glasner expressed frustration over missed opportunities to secure victory against Wolves. "The only thing we can blame ourselves is for not deciding the game when we could’ve done," he stated.O'Neil expressed disappointment after Wolves' comeback effort fell short. "It was a really brave fightback to spin the game from 1-0 down to 2-1 up," he said. Despite taking the lead, they couldn't maintain it, leaving O'Neil frustrated with the outcome. He acknowledged that defending a few moments was expected but felt they weren't under siege.Glasner highlighted his team's resilience after falling behind. "All of a sudden Wolves went 2-1 up and then it was back to the players who reacted," he said proudly. The team showed determination by pushing for a win despite being behind in the match.
Wolves have managed just three points from ten matches this season. O'Neil remains focused on improving performances amid growing speculation about his future with the club. He understands that fan criticism is part of his role and is committed to addressing areas needing improvement.The match against Crystal Palace highlighted both teams' struggles and potential as they seek better results in upcoming fixtures. Both managers are determined to build on recent performances and turn positive efforts into tangible points on the table as they continue their campaigns this season.