Wolves Sack Manager O’Neil After Ipswich Defeat
By Juliet Vincent
Wolves have sacked manager Gary O’Neil in the wake of Saturday’s 2-1 defeat by Ipswich Town.
Wolves chairman Jeff Shi said: “We’re very grateful to Gary for all of his effort, dedication and hard work during his time at the club, and we wish him and his team the best of luck for the future.”
The departure of the 41-year-old and his backroom staff comes just three days after Shi said the club were “united” behind O’Neil following Monday’s 2-1 defeat at West Ham.
Saturday’s defeat was their 11th in the Premier League this season – they have had only two wins – and leaves the Black Country club 19th, four points from safety.
O’Neil replaced Julen Lopetegui just four days before the start of the 2023-24 season, with Wolves going on to finish 14th.
Wolves began this season poorly, losing seven and drawing one of their first eight league games.
A run of four games unbeaten, including successive wins over Southampton and Fulham, suggested a corner had been turned.
But they were beaten by Bournemouth and then lost heavily to Everton before defeats by the Hammers and Ipswich. (BBC)
