Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Rob Edwards has issued a defiant rallying cry, pledging his team will fight until the very end of the Premier League season after a gritty 1-1 draw away at Everton on January 9, 2026.
Edwards' Defiant Message to Wolves Supporters
Speaking after the match at Goodison Park, Edwards emphasised the spirit within his squad despite the challenges they face. "There is still a lot of time and a lot of points to play for," he stated. "It's a very, very difficult challenge for us, obviously, but we're going to continue to fight, we have to."
He further underlined the professional pride driving the team, vowing: "We're not going to roll over and we're going to keep fighting all the way until the end of 38 games, no matter what's happened. That's all we can do." The manager expressed pleasure at seeing improved performances following a period of intensive work with his players, which he likened to a pre-season.
Analysis of the Goodison Park Encounter
The match itself saw Wolves fall behind to an early goal from Everton's Michael Keane. The visitors showed resilience to fight back, with young star Mateus Mane finding the net once again to secure a valuable point. This result means Wolves have now taken points from their last three consecutive league outings.
Edwards admitted his frustration with a flat start, revealing his coaching staff sensed a lack of energy during the warm-up. "We probably looked a bit jaded. It's been a busy schedule," he conceded, noting the fatigue in players like 18-year-old Jhon Arias.
A tactical tweak at half-time, including a switch to a back four and the introduction of Jorgen, had an "instant impact." Edwards praised the "brilliant goal" but was left frustrated by his team's inability to capitalise fully when Everton were reduced to nine men late in the game.
Missed Opportunities Against Nine Men
The Wolves boss provided a detailed critique of the final stages, where his side failed to turn their numerical advantage into a winning goal. "I felt we played into their hands a little bit once they went down to nine men," he analysed.
He explained that Everton's experienced defenders were comfortable defending deep, and Wolves became "over keen" to create the perfect chance. "We were probably over keen to either work the perfect cross and not put it in the right positions or putting it in from a bit too deep," Edwards said, acknowledging that his team did not work the depleted opposition defence side-to-side effectively enough, despite bringing on Pedro Lima to provide width.
Ultimately, while disappointed not to seize all three points, Edwards focused on the positive of taking something from a game where his team was not at its fluent best, a sign of the growing resilience he is instilling at Molineux.
