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“Ipswich fans will be hoping for a miracle as Wolves’ frustrating defeat to West Ham could reignite their survival hopes.
Wolves secured another crucial three points in the Premier League with a 1-0 win over West Ham United, but there was one downside to their victory.
Jorgen Strand Larsen’s goal was enough to send Wolves 12 points clear of the relegation zone, but while the first half was a strong performance, the second half turned into a scrappy battle.
Despite the challenges, Wolves managed to hold on for the win, with scenes of jubilation at the final whistle as players celebrated with manager Vitor Pereira.
Wolves’ next match is against Ipswich Town in the Premier League. They play Bournemouth tonight, and it remains to be seen whether the 12-point gap will still be in place by the weekend.
While Wolves are in a strong position, there was one setback from last night’s victory.
Touchline Bans for Vitor Pereira and Luis Miguel
Referee Tony Harrington received some criticism for his performance, with accusations of inconsistency that disrupted the flow of the game.
He handed out several yellow cards, including to Wolves players Andre, Jose Sa, Joao Gomes, and Matt Doherty, as well as Konstantinos Mavropanos and Niclas Fullkrug from West Ham.
However, the most frustrating bookings were for Pereira and his assistant, Luis Miguel.
Miguel was yellow-carded for protesting after what appeared to be a clear foul on Doherty, while Pereira received his card at halftime.
As a result, both will serve touchline bans, as reported by journalist Liam Keen.
A First for Pereira
It’s unclear exactly why Pereira was booked, but it likely stemmed from a disagreement with one of Harrington’s decisions.
This will be his first-ever touchline ban as Wolves manager, meaning he’ll be sidelined for their match against Ipswich.
This presents a unique challenge for the team, as Pereira has been a very vocal and animated presence on the sidelines since his arrival at Wolves.
His absence at Ipswich is far from ideal, especially considering how impactful he’s been, both with his tactics and his leadership behind the scenes.
Fortunately, Wolves’ strong position in the league means this setback may not have a major impact.
With a sizable gap between them and the relegation zone, they’ll hope to continue their good form despite the absence of their manager.
