Matt Doherty insists the Wolves players are taking accountability for their form and are “taking no prisoners” in training as they look to turn their season around.
The Irishman returned from wrist surgery ahead of schedule on Saturday to lead the Old Gold out at the Stadium of Light, but left with a familiar feeling of frustration after opportunities went begging and Sunderland sealed the points late on.
The 33-year-old, who has played more than 300 times for the club, understands supporter frustration, but still believes the quality is there in the group to turn things around soon.
On things not falling for Wolves
“We're really disappointed. The position we're in right now is not acceptable. We can't seem to stick it in the net when we get decent chances, and we can't seem to keep it out. We're really working hard during the week, but we are frustrated at how things are going.
“We're trying almost everything, but we know how quickly it can change. We've got another opportunity next weekend, Burnley at home, and look what happened last season when we went on that run. We know one result can flip the whole season and change everything, so that's the thought process that we have. That's the belief that we still have in everybody.
“We know we're a win or two away from really going on a potential run. I know that's easy to say and fans won’t believe it until you get the results, but the evidence was last season and once we do get going, we can we come against anyone.”
On bringing everyone together
“In every team you have to have accountability, and we've got that. We're serious people and we want to do well for Wolves. Wolves is my club – I've been here basically it's my whole career and it hurts me. We do have the leaders there and there is a long way to go. I've been in this position a few times, so I really do believe that we have the manager and the players to not only get out of it, but to actually prosper.”
On the group trying everything
“We're not taking any prisoners in training or at the club. There is a long way to go in the season and you’ve to stay consistent, you’ve got to keep believing in your way. We understand the frustration, and we just have to take it on the chin as players until we turn it around – it's on us.
“The great thing about sport is you get another opportunity next week. We knew how big Sunderland was and it didn’t go our way, but we know how big next weekend is as well. We'll be in all week trying to figure out the best way to beat Burnley. We'll be ready, and we'll need the fans on Sunday.”
On his recovery from injury
“It was meant to be six to eight weeks, and it's been two and a half weeks. It feels alright. I had a big cast on it. It’s going to take a lot for me to not be involved if. I'm absolutely fine, it’s healing quite fast I think, because I don't really feel it now.”
