Bruno Lage

Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked head coach Bruno Lage. It is understood that Lage was informed on Sunday that he would be leaving following a poor run ...

“On behalf of everyone at Wolves, I would like to place on record our gratitude to Bruno and his coaching team for all their efforts during their time with the club, and wish them the very best for the future.” A club statement read: “Wolves have parted company with head coach Bruno Lage. We would like to thank Bruno and his coaching team for their efforts during their time at the club and wish them the very best for the future.”

Wolves have sacked manager Bruno Lage following a disappointing start to the season with the Premier League side languishing in the relegation zone.

"He and his staff have been a pleasure to work with throughout their time at Wolves, so it is with much sadness that we have had to make what has been a difficult decision. [Wolves](/soccer/team?id=380) [announced the sacking](https://www.wolves.co.uk/news/club/20221002-wolves-part-company-with-lage/) of manager Bruno Lage on Sunday following a disappointing start to the season with the Premier League side languishing in the relegation zone. Wolves slipped to their fourth defeat of the campaign with a 2-0 loss at

Wolves confirmed on Sunday that manager Bruno Lage has been sacked following a dismal start to the Premier League season.

We would like to thank Bruno and his coaching team for their efforts during their time at the club and wish them the very best for the future.'' Indeed, Wolves had only won one of their last 15 top-flight matches under Lage, who has paid the ultimate price for their inconsistency. The Portuguese coach has been relieved of his duties a day after his side's 2-0 loss against West Ham, which leaves them with just six points from their first eight matches of the Premier League season.

Wolves have won just one and lost nine of their past 15 Premier League matches under the Portuguese. Lage succeeded Nuno Espirito Santo last summer and led ...

Since then, Wolves have collapsed - undone by two old failings: an inability to score and the difficulty transitioning away from Nuno's three-man defence. [everything you need to know](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57948762)to make sure you never miss a moment [Everything Wolves - go straight to all the best content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/wolverhampton-wanderers) After two Portuguese managers in a row, the big question is: do they lean on Jorge Mendes to find a third, who will know so many of Wolves' players, or do they go for someone with Premier League nous? [Go straight to all the best Wolves content](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/wolverhampton-wanderers) [You can now get Wolves news notifications in the BBC Sport app - find out more](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62297012) Senior Wolves officials did not expect to be in a relegation fight, and they needed someone they can trust to guide them away from the bottom three. [Conor Coady to leave for Everton](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62464412) in August because he wanted to play with two at the back.

Lage was informed yesterday afternoon that his reign was over after 15 months, 46 league games, 16 victories and just 41 goals.

It also became a hollow one as Wolves’ lack of goals became chronic. Lage preached the need for patience, for meticulous work and for a proven striker to give his team a vital, missing ingredient. The reality, though, is that Lage fell short in his quest to transform the club’s style of play and left them in trouble.

Wolves have sacked their manager Bruno Lage after the 2-0 defeat to West Ham that saw the club stay in the relegation zone.

I can promise we will work hard every day to bring good games and victories for the team." We try to do our best for them. We're in a bad moment, we don't have goals or victories. After the match, which would turn out to be his final one in charge, Lage said: "We will continue to work. “On behalf of everyone at Wolves, I would like to place on record our gratitude to Bruno and his coaching team for all their efforts during their time with the club, and wish them the very best for the future.” “He and his staff have been a pleasure to work with throughout their time at Wolves, so it is with much sadness that we have had to make what has been a difficult decision.