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Nathan Shi has been appointed interim executive chairman of Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club following Jeff Shi's stepping down, with the appointment pending legal and regulatory approvals. Shi, who joined Fosun in 2016, will work with the club's management to guide its future, as the club searches for a permanent chairman. Jeff Shi remains involved with Fosun Sports Group but will no longer have operational duties at Wolves.
The upcoming match between Nottingham Forest and Wolverhampton Wanderers is filled with animosity and grievances, including a protracted transfer, on-field altercations, and social media taunts. Both teams have been vocal about feeling unfairly treated by refereeing decisions this season, with managers Nuno Espirito Santo and Gary O'Neil expressing their frustration in different ways. The owners of both clubs have also been involved, publicly criticizing the officiating. The upcoming game is expected to be contentious, with the potential for more controversial refereeing decisions to dominate the conversation.
Coventry City secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup quarterfinal, with Haji Wright's injury-time goal propelling them into the semifinals for the first time since 1987. Ellis Simms' brace and Wright's late winner sealed the historic win, as Coventry's resilience and determination prevailed over Wolves, who were missing key players due to injury. The result marks a significant milestone for Coventry, igniting hopes of a memorable cup run.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers, with James Maddison struggling to make an impact and Spurs displaying a familiar pattern of starting slowly. The absence of key players like Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie added to their woes, as Emerson Royal struggled to fill the void. Ange Postecoglou's side will look to bounce back against Crystal Palace in their quest for a top-four finish.
Manchester United secured a 4-3 win against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with standout performances from Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho, and Marcus Rashford. Manager Erik Ten Hag's tactical decisions were mixed, with some successful moves but also questionable substitutions. The team's struggle to maintain leads and inconsistency remains a concern for Ten Hag to address.
The FA Cup match between West Brom and Wolverhampton Wanderers turned violent as a fight broke out between fans, leading to a suspension of the game. Multiple individuals were injured, including a ball boy hit by a firework, and players' families were in the affected area. The match eventually resumed after a 35-minute delay, with Wolves winning 2-0. Both clubs and the FA condemned the violence and pledged to investigate, with the individuals involved facing club bans.
The Premier League has confirmed the Christmas and New Year fixtures, with Chelsea set to play Wolverhampton Wanderers on Christmas Eve, marking the first time a match will be held on that date since 1995. The scheduling decision has sparked controversy, with supporters' trusts and the Football Supporters' Association criticizing the Premier League for the inconvenience caused to fans. Other notable fixtures include Arsenal traveling to Liverpool on December 23 and Manchester United facing West Ham United on Boxing Day.
A Wolverhampton Wanderers player was subjected to discriminatory abuse by a Crystal Palace supporter during a Premier League game. The incident was reported and the supporter was swiftly removed from the stadium. The Metropolitan Police arrested a man in his sixties on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence. Both clubs expressed disappointment and offered support to the player. Crystal Palace won the match, and both teams will resume play after the international break.
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil revealed that referee Jonathan Moss apologized for not awarding a penalty during their 1-0 defeat to Manchester United. VAR had checked and cleared the incident involving André Onana's challenge on Sasa Kalajdzic, but Moss admitted it was a "blatant penalty" that should have been given. Despite the controversial decision, Wolves had 23 shots against United, the second most at Old Trafford in 20 years, showcasing their attacking prowess.
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher admitted things “just didn’t click” as his side suffered a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in Frank Lampard’s first game in interim charge. Lampard returned to Chelsea as caretaker manager until the end of the 2022-23 season on Thursday following Graham Potter’s sacking last weekend. Chelsea registered just one shot on target at Molineux and have failed to find the net in their last three Premier League outings.
Three arrests were made by West Midlands Police after homophobic chanting was heard during Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Premier League victory over Chelsea on Saturday. The FA has confirmed that they will be looking into the matter. The chant has been added to the FA's list of rule breaches and can pursue action against clubs whose supporters use it at matches. The Premier League and Chelsea both condemned the chanting.
Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount misses the Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers due to a recurrence of a previous injury. Mount's participation in the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid is also in doubt. Frank Lampard, who worked with Mount at Derby County, replaces Graham Potter as the caretaker manager of Chelsea. Raheem Sterling starts in Lampard's first selection of his second spell with Conor Gallagher also included.