Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards was in a bullish mood when speaking to the press ahead of tomorrow’s game against West Ham.
Wolves are rooted to the bottom of the [Premier League](https://www.claretandhugh.info/premier-league-bio/) and have failed to win an away game all season. The Midlanders sit on just 17 points, yet Edwards still insists, “Our fate is not sealed yet.”
Edwards defiant despite bleak situation
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Mathematically, he’s correct. But Wolves would need a run of unprecedented proportions, likely winning every remaining game, just to give themselves a chance of survival.
Even that might not be enough to reach 38 points, but it’s clear Edwards is [travelling to the London Stadium](https://www.claretandhugh.info/fully-fit-for-relegation-decider-west-ham-v-wolves-preview-prediction-predicted-line-ups/) believing they can get something against West Ham.
Long break raises preparation concerns
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There is one issue that has clearly been on his mind — Wolves have not played a game since 16 March.
On that day, they drew 2-2 with Brentford, and as Edwards remarked: “I wonder if that’s the biggest gap mid-season any team has had since Covid?”
Disrupted schedule adds uncertainty
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During that period, some Wolves players have had time off, others have returned to training schedules, while several have been away on international duty.
Edwards himself admits it’s not ideal preparation heading into a huge relegation clash — but it’s something they’ll have to deal with when they rock up to face West Ham tomorrow.