‘A lot to play for’ – Rob Edwards refuses to give up after Wolves draw at Everton

Wolves head coach Rob Edwards struck a defiant tone after his side battled back to earn a point at Everton, insisting there is “still a lot to play for” despite the scale of the challenge facing his team.

A second-half equaliser ensured Wolverhampton Wanderers left Hill Dickinson Stadium with something to show for their efforts, extending a run of three consecutive matches with points as Edwards continues to look for signs of momentum.

The match did not start well for Wolves, who fell behind early to a goal from Michael Keane. However, they responded positively, with teenage forward Mateus Mane again finding the net to underline his growing influence.

Edwards was pleased with the resilience shown by his side, particularly after a demanding run of fixtures.

“I’m pleased that the lads are responding and we’re seeing performances and fight,” Edwards said.
“There is still a lot of time and a lot of points to play for. It’s a very, very difficult challenge for us, obviously, but we’re going to continue to fight, we have to.

“We’re not going to roll over and we’re going to keep fighting all the way until the end of 38 games.”

Reflecting on the performance, Edwards admitted Wolves were below their best in the opening period but felt changes made after the break helped swing the game.

“The performance in the second half I thought was good,” he explained.
“We’re up against Everton at home and they’re 1-0 up — it’s a difficult place to come. We were playing pretty well but didn’t necessarily have the same cut and thrust we’ve had in other games.”

Fatigue was a factor, with Edwards highlighting the physical toll on a young squad.

“We probably looked a bit jaded. It’s been a busy schedule, we were asking a lot of them,” he said, pointing to tired displays from youngsters and senior players alike.

Edwards revealed that a shift in shape proved influential, particularly after Wolves moved to a back four and introduced Jorgen Strand Larsen, whose involvement helped spark the equaliser.

“We made a tweak and I thought it had an effect,” Edwards said.
“Once we went to a four and brought Jorgen on, it was an instant impact. It was a brilliant goal and we were pushing.”

However, Wolves were unable to fully capitalise when Everton were reduced to nine men late on.

Despite the numerical advantage, Edwards felt Wolves played into Everton’s hands in the closing stages.

“They’ve got a lot of experienced defenders who are happy defending the box in a block,” he said.
“We were probably over keen, either trying to work the perfect cross or putting it in from too deep. We didn’t quite work them side to side enough.”

Late changes, including the introduction of Pedro Lima, were designed to stretch Everton, but Wolves could not find a winner.

Wolves now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures knowing every point will be crucial in the weeks ahead. Edwards’ message remains clear: performances are improving, belief is growing, and the fight will continue regardless of the league position.

Did Wolves show enough at Everton to suggest they can still turn their season around?