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How many times can the same story play out before it stops hurting and just turns numb?
After Wolves lost 0-2 to Brentford at Molineux, the mood outside the ground was a mix of anger, gallows humour, and sheer disbelief at how familiar it all felt. The talk wasn’t only about the result, it was about the run, the lack of goals, the soft mistakes, and the growing feeling that this season is slipping away in slow motion.
Opening fan rants: “Absolutely disgusting” and the pain of another loss
The reaction started with the sort of line that tells you everything about the mood: “Absolutely disgusting.” Not just because Wolves lost, but because it felt like more of the same.
There was also that deep, weary reference point that fans cling to in bad spells, the last time things felt normal. Dave mentioned 26 April as the last Premier League win, saying it feels like “10 years ago now”.
The stats that told the sad story
Even early on, the numbers matched what everyone could see.
At around 35 minutes, the expected goals (xG) was checked and Wolves were sat at 0.12. Brentford were on zero at that moment, and yet they still went on to score twice. That detail matters, because it shows how little Wolves created, and how costly their mistakes were.
A bigger pattern was also called out, and it’s hard to ignore once it’s said out loud:
- Under Rob Edwards, Wolves had been drawing at half-time in six straight matches.
- In those same six games, Wolves had lost all six.
That’s not just bad luck. That’s a habit, and it’s the kind that drags a club down.
Fans also pointed out how inconsistent the performances feel. There have been games where Wolves looked competitive (including a good display away at Arsenal), but then they come back to Molineux and put in something like this.
First half at Molineux: reshuffled defence, almost no threat
There were changes at the back, and fans felt it. The entire back three was different from the previous week, with:
- Agbadou away at AFCON
- Yerson Mosquera suspended
- Toti picking up a hamstring injury
Early on, Wolves dealt with crosses well enough, but the bigger problem was what happened after that. Wolves rarely looked like scoring.
The best moment of attacking threat in the first half came from a deflection that hit the top of the bar. That was about as close as it got to genuine excitement, which says a lot about how flat the rest of the half felt.
Brentford, by contrast, looked calm and organised. They didn’t have to do anything wild. They just waited for Wolves to switch off.
Halftime pattern: draw, then defeat
At half-time it was level, and for a moment you could almost hear people thinking, “Maybe today’s the day we cling on and nick something.”
But that thought didn’t last long. Fans have seen this before.
The frustration wasn’t only about losing, it was about how predictable the collapse feels. Week after week, Wolves stay in games, then find a way to give them away.
Second half struggles: Jose Sa keeps it down, then Wolves hand it over anyway
One point came through clearly from everyone, Wolves could’ve been three down early in the second half.
Brentford created big chances, including two point-blank efforts that were kept out. There was another moment where the keeper reacted sharply within the first few minutes after the restart. Without those saves, the scoreline could’ve been ugly.
That keeper was Jose Sa, and he ended up being the one thing fans agreed on.
The goals: “schoolboy errors” again
The first goal was described as pure basics going wrong. It was a moment where Wolves simply stopped doing the simple things properly.
A key moment mentioned was the ball being allowed to bounce, followed by a misjudgement, then Brentford “nicking in” for an easy finish. There was disappointment aimed at Krejci, who was still described as one of the better players Wolves have brought in, which made the mistake feel even harder to take.
The second goal was described in the same breath: too easy, too soft, and far too familiar.
The striker situation: a missed penalty and a big selection question
A lot of the anger centred on one point: why keep starting Jorgen Strand Larsen when confidence is clearly shot?
The penalty moment said it all. Fans were calling it before it happened, saying they didn’t want him to take it, because he’d miss. The penalty was described as “scared”, placed without conviction, and saved comfortably.
That then fed into a wider argument about selection. If a player is low on confidence, keeping them in the firing line can feel cruel, and it can hurt the team as well.
One fan put it bluntly: take him out the squad, or at least put him on the bench.
Why didn’t TOlu come on earlier?
Another talking point was the use of Tolu, who came on around the 77th minute.
Fans felt the difference straight away, calling him strong, a problem for defenders, and someone who “causes chaos”. The obvious question followed: if he can do that off the bench, why not start him?
And if he’s not fit enough to start, why wait so long to bring him on?
Player call-outs: effort, mistakes, and the few who still show something
Not many players escaped criticism, but a couple were mentioned for their work rate and attitude.
Hwang got credit for chasing and battling, even without getting clear chances on goal. That sort of effort matters when the rest of the team looks low on confidence.
There was also credit for players who came over to the fans after the match. Rob Edwards was praised for making a full lap of the ground, and several players were mentioned as doing the same, including Krejci, Hwang, and Moller Wolfe. It doesn’t change the result, but it does show some sense of responsibility in a grim moment.
Man of the Match and ratings: a brutal verdict
The post-match reaction followed the channel’s usual format, with sponsor-backed picks for Man of the Match, performance ratings, and a “moment that made you smile”.
Unsurprisingly, the votes were almost unanimous.
A moment of perspective: tribute to Ethan MCLeod
Before signing off, the reaction paused for something much bigger than football.
A tribute was paid to Ethan McLeod, a 21-year-old who lost his life. Respect was also given to Brentford fans for that moment. It was mentioned that his brother, Connor, is in the academy.
It put everything else into perspective. A bad run, a poor team display, even fears about relegation, none of that compares to what a family goes through after losing a young son at Christmas.