After a dreadful first half, Wolves turned in an excellent second-half performance to snatch a point on the road against Brentford. With time running out, will it help enough?
The Good
Our Second-Half Form
Since battling back for a point against Arsenal, Wolves have looked like a completely different side after halftime. They are outscoring opponents 7-3 in that stretch and playing with far more energy, belief, and purpose in the second half. Whether it is Rodrigo Gomes or Tolu making an impact off the bench, or Jackson Tchatchoua apparently transforming into a different player after the break, Wolves suddenly look far more dangerous once the second half begins.
Rob Edwards Finally Gets His Pre-season
If there was ever a time for a reset, it is now. From the end of the Brentford match until the kickoff against West Ham, Edwards has 24 days to get the squad ready for one final push. Wolves still have 21 points left to play for, and 13 points are needed to climb out of the relegation zone. Even better, none of the final seven matches come against a team currently in the top half. If Wolves can win five of those games (and get some help elsewhere), there is at least a faint chance of keeping the dream alive.
The Bad
Our First Halves
For all the promise they are showing after the break, Wolves’ first halves remain a disaster. Too often this season, they have dug themselves into a hole before half time and left themselves needing a comeback just to have a chance.
Brentford was another perfect example. Without Adam Armstrong’s late goal right before the whistle, Wolves probably do not fight back for a point. The passing is disjointed, the defending is sloppy, and the team looks half-asleep far too often in the opening 45 minutes. If Wolves are going to make a real run at survival, that has to change.
Still No Wins on the Road
That is still a major problem. Four of Wolves’ final seven matches are away from Molineux, and they still have not found a way to win on the road. Draws might feel encouraging, but they are not enough anymore. If Wolves want any real chance of survival, they have to start turning away performances into wins.
