Gary O’Neil’s tenure at Wolverhampton Wanderers began with promise but ended in disappointment. After a mid-table finish and FA Cup quarter-final appearance in his first season, the following campaign saw a dramatic decline. <br />In the wake of O’Neil’s departure, Vítor Pereira was appointed as head coach. Pereira, a seasoned manager with experience in multiple countries, including Portugal, Greece, and China, took over a team struggling both defensively and in terms of morale.