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Wolves still have time to survive - Edwards

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Wolves still have time to survive - Edwards

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The numbers paint a brutal picture—eleven Premier League games without a victory, a paltry two points from a possible thirty-three, and an eight-point chasm separating rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers from the safety of seventeenth-placed Burnley. Yet, striding into the Molineux maelstrom with the unshakeable conviction of a man who just abandoned a Championship promotion charge with Middlesbrough, new boss Rob Edwards sees not a foregone conclusion but a final, winnable battle.His opening salvo to the press wasn't one of desperate promises but of methodical clarity, a refreshing antidote to the chaotic backdrop of Vitor Pereira's recent dismissal. 'I'm not looking at the table right now,' Edwards stated, a tactical decision reminiscent of a chess grandmaster ignoring the clock to focus solely on the board.'Just the next session and game. ' This granular focus is his foundational philosophy, a belief that the monumental task of survival is conquered not in one heroic leap but through the cumulative power of countless, perfectly executed training-ground drills.He promises to be 'clear with the lads' about his 'non-negotiables,' a term that echoes the managerial ethos of legends like Sir Alex Ferguson, for whom certain standards of effort and discipline were simply non-debatable. Edwards recognizes that this beleaguered squad, which hasn't tasted league victory since April, craves this structure more than empty platitudes; they need a tangible blueprint for how, exactly, to start winning football matches again.The hard work he preaches is the universal currency of sporting comebacks, but it's the supporting framework—the tactical identity, the defensive organization, the rediscovery of a potent attacking threat—that will determine if this belief can be converted into points. The visit of Crystal Palace this Saturday becomes more than just a fixture; it is the first real-world test of whether Edwards' methodology can spark an immediate reaction.History offers both caution and hope. Teams have escaped from similarly dire positions, often galvanized by a mid-season managerial change that provides a psychological reset.The alternative, however, is a slide into the Championship that could have long-term financial and sporting repercussions, stripping the club of its top-tier status and brightest talents. Edwards is betting that his blend of clear communication, relentless daily application, and unwavering support can forge a different path. 'There is still enough time,' he insists, and for Wolves' desperate supporters, his calm, analytical confidence must feel like the first glimpse of solid ground after weeks adrift in a stormy sea.

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