Wolves Unpacked: What Did Wolves Change to Win Again?

Adam Armstrong's goal was enough to give Wolves a vital win at Molineux. Matt Ponter and Andy Thompson discuss the 1-0 victory against Watford. We’ve got an important update. Match Day Live Extra is moving to a new home. In a couple of weeks, our official post-match podcast will move to the Wolves Express podcast channel. Don't worry, you'll still get all the same post-match reaction, analysis and talking points straight after the final whistle. The only thing changing is where you find the show. To make sure you never miss an episode, search for Wolves Express on your favourite podcast app and hit Follow today. That's “Wolves Express” you need to search for – there is also a link to the new feed in the podcast description of this episode. (https://podfollow.com/wolves-express)  Follow now, and we'll keep you right up to date with all the latest Wolves action throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Fielden and Andy Thompson discuss tonight's draw, as Jordan James' goal was cancelled out by a late Terry Devlin equaliser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A win at Burnley was welcome, but does it really change the bigger picture? James Bird and Dave Edwards unpack a week that summed up Wolves' season so far. From frustration against Bolton to a much-needed response at Burnley, they explore why this squad continues to swing between promise and disappointment. Is emotion helping Wolves or hurting them? Why does the team sometimes lose its structure when games turn against them? And what can Marshall Munetsi, Nasser Djiga and Rafiki Saïd tell us about what's working or missing? Plus, why Dave believes one of the Championship's biggest challenges isn't quality, but avoiding mistakes. Submit your questions to [email protected], and never miss an episode by hitting subscribe or follow now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bragging rights secured. Time to unpack a huge Black Country derby win. James Bird and Dave Edwards break down Wolves' victory over West Brom and explain how aggression, patience and tactical control helped Wolves dominate their local rivals. Then there's a very special guest. Romain Saïss joins the pod after watching the derby at Molineux alongside Rúben Neves. He shares his verdict on the current team and takes us inside the Wolves glory years, including promotion under Nuno, that famous Middlesbrough win and his favourite memories in gold and black. And after six years at Wolves, Romain explains why Molineux will always feel like home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolves are proving they can score goals. The next question is whether they can control games. In this episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards take a deeper look at the tactical balance behind Wolves' start to the season. The conversation focuses on attacking patterns, defensive structure, and the challenge of combining creativity with consistency across a long Championship campaign. Plus, what the early signs reveal about Wolves' strengths, vulnerabilities, and promotion credentials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three games into the season, and Wolves already look like a team with a clear identity. In this episode of Wolves Unpacked, James Bird and Dave Edwards break down Wolves' impressive week, from the controlled 3-1 win at Preston to progression in the Carabao Cup, and assess what's behind the team's encouraging start. The pair analyse the different ways Wolves are creating chances, the growing influence of Fer Lopez and Raul Jimenez, and why the squad is already showing signs of adapting to life in the Championship. Submit your questions to [email protected], and never miss an episode by hitting subscribe or follow now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New signing and Wales international midfielder Jordan James sits down with Wolves legend Dave Edwards for his first full interview in old gold. The Wales international discusses completing his move to Molineux, why Wolves was the right next step in his career, and his excitement at finally getting started. Speaking to fellow Wolves and Wales representative Dave Edwards, James reflects on his journey from Birmingham City to French football with Rennes, before returning to England and establishing himself as one of the Championship's standout young midfielders. Fresh from a season that delivered 11 goals from midfield and Championship Young Player of the Year recognition, James opens up about the experiences that have shaped him, the box-to-box role where he thrives, and his ambition to help Wolves challenge for promotion. He also discusses the importance of family, adapting to life abroad, and what supporters can expect when he pulls on the old gold shirt for the first time. Watch the full video interview now on Wolves TV, submit your questions to [email protected] and never miss an episode by hitting subscribe or follow now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part Two of our exclusive Algarve special, James Bird and Dave Edwards tackle the biggest question facing Wolves this season: are they built to win promotion? Using exclusive interviews recorded at Wolves' pre-season training camp, you'll hear more insight from Tommy Doyle, Dan Bentley, Phil Hayward (Director of Performance), Tom Green (Head of Performance Analysis) and Matt Jackson (Technical Director), as they explain the demands of a Championship campaign and how Wolves are preparing for the challenge ahead. The discussion covers squad depth, mentality, physical preparation, leadership, consistency and the ingredients required to succeed in one of football's toughest leagues. Plus, the lads assess whether Wolves have everything they need to mount an immediate return to the Premier League and ahead of the opening Championship fixture against Blackburn Rovers. Submit your questions to [email protected], and never miss an episode by hitting subscribe or follow now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part One of this exclusive two-part Wolves Unpacked special, James Bird and Dave Edwards take listeners inside Wolves' pre-season training camp in the Algarve to find out what impact César Peixoto has made on the squad and what he wants his team to become. With exclusive access to the club during pre-season, James sat down with Tommy Doyle, Dan Bentley, Matt Jackson (Technical Director), Phil Hayward (Director of Performance) and Tom Green (Head of Performance Analysis) to explore Peixoto's methods, his standards, the culture being built behind the scenes and the identity Wolves are developing ahead of their Championship campaign. The lads also react to Wolves' victory over Port Vale and discuss whether we've already seen the first signs of the Peixoto blueprint. Submit your questions to [email protected], and never miss an episode by hitting subscribe or follow now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Bird is on location with the Wolves first-team squad in the Algarve for an exclusive pre-season interview with Adam Armstrong. The striker reflects on joining the club during a difficult campaign, the challenge of returning to the Championship, and why his experience of winning promotion can help Wolves in the season ahead. He also discusses settling into the dressing room, the mentality needed to compete across a demanding Championship campaign, and why togetherness will be key if Wolves are to secure an immediate return to the Premier League. Armstrong also talks about the impact of new signings Kieran Trippier and Raul Jiménez, why handing Raul the number nine shirt was an easy decision, his first impressions of the new head coach, and the team’s shared ambition to put last season behind them and fight for promotion. Watch the full video interview now on Wolves TV, submit your questions to [email protected] and never miss an episode by hitting subscribe or follow now, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices