Wolverhampton Wanderers are staring into the abyss of a full-blown relegation crisis after a catastrophic start to the season that has sent shockwaves through Molineux. The club finds itself anchored to the bottom of the Premier League table, equalling a dismal 40-year-old record and leaving fans fearing the worst.
A Start From Hell
The statistics make for grim reading. Four games played. Four defeats. Zero points. A goal difference of -8. This nightmare opening sequence matches the club's worst-ever start to a top-flight campaign, a harrowing feat last recorded in the 1984-85 season.
The pressure is mounting exponentially on manager Gary O'Neil, whose project at Wolves appears to be unravelling before it has truly begun. The team's performances have been characterised by defensive fragility and a startling lack of attacking potency, creating a perfect storm of poor results.
History Repeating Itself?
The shadow of history looms large over the Black Country club. The last time Wolves opened a season with four straight losses, in 1984, they finished rock bottom of the old First Division and suffered relegation. While the season is still young, the parallels are undeniably ominous.
This current predicament feels particularly painful given the pre-season optimism surrounding O'Neil's rebuilt squad. The dramatic drop-off in form and confidence has left pundits and supporters alike searching for answers.
The Long Road Ahead
Escaping this perilous situation will require a Herculean effort. The Premier League is more competitive than ever, and digging out of such a deep points deficit demands both mental resilience and a swift tactical overhaul.
The international break provides a momentary pause for reflection, but the relentless schedule soon resumes. The upcoming fixtures against Brentford and Southampton are already being labelled as 'must-win' six-pointers, a label no team wants this early in the campaign.
For Wolves, the battle for survival has begun in earnest. The question now is whether this squad has the character to rewrite history and pull off a great escape, or if they are destined to repeat the mistakes of the past.
