Wolverhampton Wanderers have continued to back head coach Vitor Pereira despite sitting bottom of the Premier League and a chasm being created between the fanbase and those on the pitch, but the hierarchy should seriously consider convincing Brendan Rodgers to head into the Molineux dugout if they make a sudden U-turn.
There were horrible scenes at the end of Wolves' last-gasp defeat to fellow strugglers Burnley last weekend, with the boss clashing with supporters and goalkeeper Jose Sa also having a war of words outside the stadium, and the club appears to only be heading in one direction at this stage.
A daunting Carabao Cup fourth round tie against Chelsea awaits Wanderers on Wednesday and, should they suffer another loss, the key decision-makers behind the scenes need to look closely at whether it would be in their best interests to take the club in another direction in a desperate attempt to save their season.
Rodgers Would be Ideal Successor After Huge U-Turn
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reacts
GIVEMESPORT sources revealed that Pereira was not in immediate danger of being sacked following the latest setback at the hands of Burnley, but Rodgers has since come onto the market and must be at the top of Wolves' list of candidates if they decide to make an alteration in the dugout.
The Northern Irishman resigned as Celtic's boss on Monday, having fallen eight points adrift in the title race, and was heavily criticised by the Glasgow giants' majority shareholder Dermot Desmond. In a club statement, he was described as 'divisive, misleading, and self-serving' following public comments.
But there is no doubt that Rodgers - a four-time Scottish Premiership title-winner who has also got his hands on the FA Cup during his managerial career - would be the perfect replacement for Pereira if another poor result against Chelsea forced Wolves' board into making a critical decision.
Although the 52-year-old seemingly left Celtic on bad terms, his Premier League experience could prove to be priceless as Wanderers aim to escape from the drop zone and maintain their top flight status, while he also has an attractive playing style which could allow him to quickly win over members of the fanbase.
Wolves are already six points off safety and are the only side in the division without a win. That must be a serious concern for key decision-makers behind the scenes. If the hierarchy opt to axe Pereira despite currently supporting him, they need to get Rodgers into the building before he is persuaded to head elsewhere.
Pereira's Contract Complicates Situation at Molineux
Vitor Pereira
Wolves' decision to hand Pereira a new three-year contract in September - when they had already been beaten by Manchester City, Bournemouth, Everton and Newcastle United in the Premier League - could complicate matters and result in him being given even more time to turn around the club's fortunes.
Board members are aware that the Portuguese tactician will be due to receive a significant compensation package if he is given his marching orders, which Wanderers will be keen to avoid, meaning he has been handed the opportunity to attempt to overcome a difficult spell at Molineux.
But, with Wolves' top flight status in jeopardy, surely chairman Jeff Shi and other key decision-makers are contemplating a rethink over their strategy. If they choose to part ways with Pereira, they should look no further than Rodgers as he is capable of getting them out of the mess they have found themselves in. It already feels like a no-brainer.
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