Let’s get the praise out of the way first – it was a fantastic performance from Wolves and an extraordinary result. Not many football betting pundits would have picked out Mick McCarthy’s men to end the Red Devils’ unbeaten run after all.
Any three points is important, but the fact is that a victory over West Ham last month would have been a lot more valuable. Even Kevin Doyle said after the game that he would rather be picking up points against teams nearer Wolves in the league.
This takes nothing away from Saturday’s win – it was a fantastic day for the club. Wolves have been here before though. Chelsea were defeated last month and three points were obtained against Liverpool just after Christmas.
What was the reaction to these excellent wins? After Liverpool it was a 2-0 defeat to West Ham. After Chelsea, well the Manchester United game on Saturday was the first win since then.
If Wolves are to survive this season, they can’t just rely on raising their game for the big games. It is a good trait to have of course and another shock against Arsenal this weekend would be more than welcome.
It is the two games that follow that which are more important though. Wolves must take the spirit of the Manchester United win into the games against West Brom and Blackpool and do everything they can to get positive results.
Then, the games against Arsenal and Tottenham either side of these two games become bonus fixtures, any points gained are ones you don’t expect.
One thing the United win has done, as well as lift everyone’s spirits, is give the team a fighting chace of survival. More than that in fact. Many more football bets will be placed on Wolves being a Premier League team next year after the weekend.
It is time for a purple patch in form though. Not just a big win here and there, but a consistent run of points. Wolves can’t afford to be cast adrift of safety again as there is limited time to bounce back.
We have reached the now or never stage of the season as far as Wolves are concerned.
Show us what you have got.
The psychology aspect is interesting. If we're not 100% fueled up before a match we can't expect to win football matches. Some of the matches I've seen were we have lost, the players looked abit slow, and the opposition got too much space and time.
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