Vitor Pereira

Pressure boils over as Wolves part ways with Pereira

Pressure boils over as Wolves part ways with Pereira

Wolverhampton Wanderers have parted company with head coach Vítor Pereira after a winless start to the Premier League season, Afrosport reports. The Portuguese manager’s dismissal comes just weeks after signing a new three-year deal running until 2028 and follows a 3–0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday. Pereira took charge last December, replacing Gary O’Neil with Wolves 19th in the table. He helped the club finish 16th...

Pereira: Arokodare and Larsen not ready to start together for Wolves

Pereira: Arokodare and Larsen not ready to start together for Wolves

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira says Tolu Arokodare and Jorgen Strand Larsen are not yet fit to play up front together, Afrosport reports. Nigerian striker Arokodare was a transfer deadline day signing from Genk for £24 million while Swedish striker Strand Larsen was signed permanently from Celta Vigo for £23 million after a successful loan spell last season. Both players have however failed to feature together...

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Wolves coach Vitor Pereira labels Cunha a ‘top player’

Newly-appointed Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira has labelled Matheus Cunha a "top player" after he helped the team to a 2-0 win over Manchester United on Boxing Day, Afrosport reports. The Brazilian forward scored and assisted to hand Wolves back-to-back wins after a four-game losing streak which ultimately cost Gary O'Neil his job. Reflecting on Cunha, Pereira said: “He's a top player. He's a special player....

Premier League: Wolves confirm Vitor Pereira as new head coach

Premier League: Wolves confirm Vitor Pereira as new head coach

Wolverhampton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of former Porto boss Vitor Pereira as their new coach, Afrosport reports. Pereira moves to the Molineux from Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab, having signed an 18-month contract with Wolves, who reportedly coughed up £825,000 in compensation. The 56-year-old replaces Gary O’Neil, who was relieved of his duties on Sunday following Wolves’ 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town. Welcome to...

Vitor Pereira agrees deal to become new Wolves head coach

Vitor Pereira agrees deal to become new Wolves head coach

Wolverhampton Wanderers have agreed a deal for Vitor Pereira to become their new head coach following the exit of Gary O'Neil, Afrosport reports. O'Neil departed on Sunday after the 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town at Molineux on Saturday, which left them in 19th place on the Premier League table, five points shy of safety. Pereira is currently the manager of Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab...