Wolves sack coach Vitor Pereira

Wolves have sacked the club’s head coach, Vitor Pereira, after their winless start to the Premier League season.

Wolves also suffered a 3-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday.

Wolves’ defeat at Craven Cottage followed a first-half red card to defender Emmanuel Agbadou, with Pereira subjected to chants of “you’re getting sacked in the morning” by the travelling fans.

The Premier League side announced Pereira’s dismissal in a statement on Sunday, noting all eight of Pereira’s backroom staff have also left the club.

The statement read: “Wolves have parted company with head coach Vitor Pereira, after a winless start to the 2025/26 season.

“Upon his arrival at Molineux last December, Pereira and his coaches made an immediate impact, guiding the team to a successful second half of the Premier League campaign.

“However, results and performances this term have fallen below acceptable standards, and as a result a change in leadership was deemed necessary.

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“All eight of Pereira’s backroom staff have also left the club. Under-21 head coach James Collins and under-18 head coach Richard Walker will take training while the club finalise the appointment of a new first-team head coach.”

Wolves Executive chairman Jeff Shi said: “Vitor and his team worked tirelessly for Wolves and helped guide us through a challenging period last season, for which we are grateful.

“Unfortunately, the start to this season has been a disappointment and, despite our strong desire to give the head coach time and matches to find an improvement, we have reached a point where we must make a change.

“We thank Vitor and his staff for their efforts and wish them the very best for the future.”

Pereira’s sacking comes only 45 days after he signed a new three-year contract at Wolves despite them being bottom at the time, having lost their first four league games.

Their poor form has continued under the former Porto boss, with Wolves the only winless side in England’s top four divisions.

Pereira was appointed by Wolves as Gary O’Neil’s successor in December 2024 when they were second bottom and steered them to a 16th-placed finish, 17 points clear of the relegation zone.

The Star