Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters are seeing red after Premier League icon Alan Shearer delivered what many are calling a "staggering snub" to one of their key players.
The Newcastle United legend and BBC Match of the Day pundit has sparked outrage at Molineux by overlooking Wolves' Brazilian talent in favour of a player from their bitter rivals West Bromwich Albion in his latest Premier League Team of the Week selection.
Shearer's Controversial Pick
Despite Wolves' impressive 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, Shearer chose to include West Brom's Matheus Pereira in his weekly dream team instead of any Wolves representative. The decision has been met with bewilderment given Wolves' statement win against a top-four contender.
"It's absolutely baffling," one frustrated Wolves supporter commented online. "We beat Tottenham with a brilliant performance, and Shearer picks a player from a team that got thrashed 5-0? What more do our players have to do?"
The Performance That Should Have Earned Recognition
Wolves delivered one of their most complete performances of the season against Spurs, with several players putting in shifts that would typically guarantee Team of the Week inclusion. The victory marked back-to-back wins for Gary O'Neil's side, cementing their position in the top half of the table.
Meanwhile, Pereira's West Brom suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Championship leaders Leeds United, making Shearer's selection even more perplexing to football observers.
Fan Backlash Erupts
The Molineux faithful have taken to social media to express their disbelief at what they perceive as another example of their team being overlooked by pundits and media alike.
"Same old story - the bigger clubs get all the attention even when we outperform them," wrote one disgruntled supporter. Another added: "Shearer clearly didn't watch our game. We played Tottenham off the park and get zero recognition."
The controversy highlights the ongoing frustration among Wolves fans who feel their team consistently fails to receive the credit they deserve for competing with the Premier League's established elite.
As Wolves continue their push for European qualification, this latest snub from one of football's most respected voices has only strengthened the "us against them" mentality growing at Molineux.
