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Despite Wolves closing out their season on a downbeat note with a third consecutive Premier League defeat, optimism is growing around Molineux. The 4-2 loss to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park may have dampened the mood temporarily, but the bigger picture remains positive: Wolves are safe, and their transformation under Vitor Pereira has sparked belief in a far brighter future.
Pereira’s mid-season arrival has brought structure, confidence, and results—stringing together an unexpected six-game winning streak that steered the club clear of the relegation fight. While a late-season dip in form has led to three successive losses, the feeling around the club is still one of momentum and opportunity.
That mood is shared by Wolves legend Andy Thompson, who believes the club is primed to do something special next season—something they haven’t achieved since lifting the League Cup in 1980. Speaking on *Matchday Live Extra* following the Palace defeat, Thompson expressed his confidence in the current squad’s potential and Pereira’s leadership.
“Sunday will still be a celebration because we’ve stayed in the Premier League,” Thompson said. “This club deserves to be here. The way we play, the attitude of the players, and the quality we have makes us a valuable part of this league.”
Thompson noted that while there’s speculation about player departures in the upcoming transfer window, the team’s core quality remains high. He pointed to similar clubs—like Crystal Palace and Newcastle—that have climbed the ranks and competed in Europe or for domestic silverware, and suggested Wolves have what it takes to follow suit.
“There’s no reason we can’t aim for European football,” Thompson continued. “We have the players. We’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again—this squad has exceptional talent. It’s about believing, backing the manager, and building on what we’ve started.”
Wolves’ last major piece of silverware came 44 years ago with their League Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. Since then, the club has faced fluctuations in form, managers, and league positions, with recent years dominated by relegation concerns. But with a strong spine in the current squad and a manager like Pereira breathing new life into the team, the tide might be turning.
Looking ahead, Wolves’ trajectory will heavily depend on the summer transfer window. Fosun, the club’s ownership group, face a pivotal moment. The club’s ambitions to compete in Europe or secure a domestic trophy will hinge on whether they invest meaningfully in the squad or continue with a self-sustaining model.
Recent examples across the league—Palace and Newcastle lifting silverware, and sides like Brighton, Fulham, and Brentford pushing for European qualification—have set a blueprint that Wolves could follow. Pereira has already hinted at needing support from the board, and Thompson’s message reinforces that sentiment: with the right backing, Wolves could finally return to the top of English football’s competitive mix.
If Fosun responds accordingly, 2025 could mark the beginning of a historic new chapter for Wolves—one that ends a 44-year wait for glory.
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