Gary O’Neil sacked by Wolves

Gary O’Neil has been sacked by Wolves this morning, Telegraph Sport understands.

O’Neil is the third Premier League casualty of the season – after Steve Cooper at Nottingham Forest and Erik ten Hag at Manchester United – with his dismissal coming after the 2-1 home defeat by Ipswich on Saturday.

Wolves’s defeat by Ipswich leaves the club 19th in the table and four points from safety, with the club deciding to reluctantly make a change.

O’Neil was under severe pressure before the last international break but secured a sorely needed home win over Southampton.

An impressive away win at Fulham appeared to suggest a revival under O’Neil - who signed a new contract in August - but four successive defeats against Bournemouth, Everton, West Ham and Ipswich have forced owners Fosun into ending his reign.

O’Neil earned widespread praise last season for guiding Wolves to a 14th placed finish after succeeding Julen Lopetegui, who walked out before the start of the campaign.

However, this season has proved a huge struggle and O’Neil will now leave after 16 months in charge.

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