The relegation of Wolves to the Championship was a long time coming, with the club's poor recruitment and failure to reinvest in the team being major contributing factors. Nuno Espirito Santo, the coach who led Wolves to the Premier League eight years ago, is now at West Ham and his team's recent performance has sealed Wolves' fate.
Despite avoiding Derby's record for the worst points total, Wolves' relegation is a miserable effort, especially considering they are an established club. The problems that led to this relegation predate the current campaign, with the club having dallied with the drop in two of the previous three seasons. Star players have been sold, and the money has not been reinvested smartly. The club's owners, Fosun, have been criticized for their lack of investment, and the fans are pointing to a lack of ambition.
The new chairman is trying to mend relationships with the supporters and is making the right noises, but the task ahead is daunting. The club needs to get its recruitment right to have any chance of returning to the Premier League.
The January signing of Adam Armstrong is a step in the right direction, but a vast overhaul of personnel is needed in the summer. Promotion back to the Premier League within the window of parachute payments is vital, and the club will be keen to avoid the dreaded double dip that has happened to them before.