Wolves are preparing for life in the Championship.
Rob Edwards believes the ‘bold’ decisions Wolves made in January have helped them prepare for a vital summer to come.
The club sold Jorgen Strand Larsen, Emmanuel Agbadou and Jhon Arias for a combined £87million including add-ons, with Wolves likely to be relegated as soon as this weekend.
Reflecting on his time at the club so far since arriving in November, the head coach admits it has been hectic, but that the last transfer window was crucial for their future.
“January was important, we made some quite bold decisions as a football club,” Edwards said.
“We shortened the squad and everyone that remained has been part of it and been involved, which has been good.
“You always make key decisions on a weekly basis, but there were a few people that have come into the team and really excelled and performed really well.
“It’s the lads that go out there and do it and we try give them some structure.
“It’s been the most I’ve ever had to do in a short space of time here.”
Edwards took over from Vitor Pereira with the club rock bottom of the Premier League, winless after 11 games and with just two points.
Despite the 4-0 defeat to West Ham last time out, the head coach has been able to make Wolves more competitive as he seeks a good end to the season.
“There was a little bit of a black cloud over the place and that’s understandable, it can happen,” he added.
“Momentum exists and confidence we know exists, and it’s really difficult to change that, it’s hard to shift what was a losing momentum into a winning one.
“It’s taken some time and we’re not there yet, we have a long way to go, but there’s certainly been steps forward.
“We had to try and understand the players first and foremost, get to know them, try to get them to understand what our standards are and then be really consistent on a daily basis.
“We’re here to support them, but also to push and drive them, and we needed to lift levels again.
“I feel we’ve been able to make an impact and make improvements, but it’s a long process and that’s something that we’re really committed to doing and being here for, hopefully, a long time, making sure that we can continue.”
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