Vitor Pereira and two Wolves stars in bust-up with raging fans after defeat to Burnley
Vitor Pereira had to be held back by staff and stewards as fans tore into him in an unseemly fracas immediately following the 3-2 defeat to Burnley.
Supporters in the South Bank and other sections of Molineux vented their frustration at Wolves players, with chants of “you’re not fit to wear the shirt”.
They also hit out at the Wolves manager with chants of “sacked in the morning”, to which he responded by shouting back towards the club’s fans as he was held back by staff members and stewards.
As tempers flared, Jorgen Strand Larsen was also seen going up to talk to supporters, while Jose Sa also had a heated exchange with fans.
In front of a Fosun Group delegation, the Chinese investment company who own the club, fans had made their feelings clear after being left bitterly disappointed as Lyle Foster scored a last-gasp winner to take all three points away from the hosts.
Pereira exchanges fierce words with Wolves fans amid sack call
The result against a relegation rival has left the club rooted to the bottom of the Premier League and Pereira closer to the sack at Wolves.
The Portuguese’s participation in a stand-off with the Wolves faithful will not have gone unnoticed by chairman Jeff Shi and the club hierarchy.
The ex-Corinthians boss had to be pulled away by security and members of staff with Jorgen Strand Larsen also seen to be trying to calm down his manager.
With no wins and just two points after nine matches, it is evident that pressure is mounting on the Wanderers head coach with relegation to the second division increasing with each defeat.
Altercation between Wolves fans and Pereira indicative of downwards direction of club
Sources told Football Insider that the Wolves ownership have arrived in the Midlands at a time when Pereira’s future could be decided. decide the future of Pereira.
Indeed, the Portuguese was an astute replacement to Gary O’Neil during last season as he steered the Wanderers to survival in the Premier League.
| Managerial record at Wolves | Vitor Pereira |
| Games managed | 36 |
| Wins | 14 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Defeats | 17 |
However, the shambolic start to the campaign has seen his popularity levels dip amongst the supporters as he faces the axe.
The footage clearly shows how disgruntled the fans are and Pereira’s response to their frustrated cries highlights a manager who is on the cusp of being relieved of his duties.
Once beloved by the Wolves faithful, things have gone sour in the Midlands as the club are worryingly heading towards demotion to the second-tier.