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Wolverhampton
27/04/202414:00
Luton Town

Gary O'Neil

Manager on Wolverhampton
Meeting Highlights

…INJURY REPORT

Nobody to welcome back, I don't think. We're as we were with the injured players. Jeanricner Bellegarde, it's a bit too soon but he did train with the lads today. Pedro Neto getting closer but still a bit too soon. Daws Craig Dawson has had surgery so nothing until next season and that's it.

…LAST DEFEAT

I was critical of us as a group on the day for what we were able to produce and I haven't had to do that many times this season but that was one that fell below the standards that we look to get to. It's probably good for us that we've only got two days between games and we can look to bounce back very quickly against Luton.

…OUR SEASON

As disappointing as the other night was, it is important to keep things in context in terms of probably everybody in this room or the channels that you represent, the pundits had us down as being relegated this year. We're nowhere near being relegated this year so we have had a tough run recently but so many positives have come out of this season with the work that has been done by everybody, including the part that the young lads have played. I think it's five league and cup debuts for the academy boys this year, another eight that have made first team matchday squads so it's 13 matchday involvements for academy players this season. We have improved on last season's points total, the numbers produced by the attacking players has improved from last year. There are so many things that have gone well this season and although everyone feels down and it's been a tough spell at this moment, I think it is always important that you look at the wider picture. Nobody is thinking about holidays or getting away from here, everyone is still fully focused and really wants to make sure that we end the season well.

…FANS

The supporters will be so important for us as they have been the whole way through. We're going to need them again. The atmosphere at Molineux has been probably the most enjoyable factor of this season for me if I'm being honest and I think the last few at home are something that I want to enjoy.

Rob Edwards

Manager on Luton Town
Meeting Highlights

…INJURY REPORT

Issa Kabore is unlikely to play again. It’s a real shame because he’s been great for us and consistent for us, I’m disappointed for him. Elijah Adebayo is making progress in his recovery from a hamstring issue. Eli’s getting closer but tomorrow will be too soon. He’ll be the next one off the conveyor belt in terms of the injured lads next to be back. Chiedozie Ogbene has been on the grass this week and has a chance to feature before the end of the campaign.

…RELEGATION BATTLE

The stakes are high already and we all know what it means. It's really important to everyone who is in this. There's a number of clubs who are still fighting to avoid it and be in the league next season.

…OUR FOCUS

We're in a world now of 24-hour news and everyone wants to try and stoke the fire. We've got a title race at one end and obviously there's a relegation battle at the other end that we're involved in. It's really exciting and it's good that we're still in that fight and we've got a chance of getting out of it but really all I'm concerned about right now is not rivalries or what else is going on, it's just our performance tomorrow.

Gary O'Neil

Wolverhampton

Rob Edwards

Luton Town
Meeting Highlights

…INJURY REPORT

Nobody to welcome back, I don't think. We're as we were with the injured players. Jeanricner Bellegarde, it's a bit too soon but he did train with the lads today. Pedro Neto getting closer but still a bit too soon. Daws Craig Dawson has had surgery so nothing until next season and that's it.

…LAST DEFEAT

I was critical of us as a group on the day for what we were able to produce and I haven't had to do that many times this season but that was one that fell below the standards that we look to get to. It's probably good for us that we've only got two days between games and we can look to bounce back very quickly against Luton.

…OUR SEASON

As disappointing as the other night was, it is important to keep things in context in terms of probably everybody in this room or the channels that you represent, the pundits had us down as being relegated this year. We're nowhere near being relegated this year so we have had a tough run recently but so many positives have come out of this season with the work that has been done by everybody, including the part that the young lads have played. I think it's five league and cup debuts for the academy boys this year, another eight that have made first team matchday squads so it's 13 matchday involvements for academy players this season. We have improved on last season's points total, the numbers produced by the attacking players has improved from last year. There are so many things that have gone well this season and although everyone feels down and it's been a tough spell at this moment, I think it is always important that you look at the wider picture. Nobody is thinking about holidays or getting away from here, everyone is still fully focused and really wants to make sure that we end the season well.

…FANS

The supporters will be so important for us as they have been the whole way through. We're going to need them again. The atmosphere at Molineux has been probably the most enjoyable factor of this season for me if I'm being honest and I think the last few at home are something that I want to enjoy.