"Wolves did not want to make a change, and even leading into the weekend the club's hierarchy was still backing Pereira, but that changed after a disastrous afternoon in west London. Stability and consistency was sought but the axe fell on Sunday morning with the club eight points from safety and now looking for a fifth permanent manager in four years."
"Pereira only signed a new three-year deal 45 days ago after guiding Wolves to safety last season. He replaced Gary O'Neil last December - O'Neil having presided over another 10-game winless start - and oversaw a six-match winning streak between March and April. It was the club's best top-flight run since 1970. It looked like a perfect match - Pereira nominated for Premier League manager of the year - but cracks started to appear in the summer,"
Wolverhampton Wanderers dismissed Vítor Pereira after 11 months in charge following a 3-0 defeat at Fulham that left the club bottom of the Premier League. The club suffered eight defeats in 10 games and sits eight points from safety, prompting a managerial change despite earlier backing. Pereira had signed a three-year contract 45 days earlier after guiding the team to survival and replacing Gary O'Neil. A six-match winning run had been the club's best top-flight form since 1970, but transfer frustrations and summer cracks contributed to a deteriorating situation. Wolves spent around £100m on five senior players, many without Premier League experience.
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