Nathan Judah comment: Adversity brings out strength of Wolves pack
When the starting XI was announced before kick-off, even the most optimistic of Wolves fans feared the worst.
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What followed was arguably the most impressive performance of Gary O’Neil’s 18-month tenure.
A win at Fulham may not be an outlier in the history books, but for a team starting the afternoon deep inside the bottom three and a manager under intense scrutiny from disgruntled fans, this resounding win could be the turning point in a season of pain and suffering.
There were some fascinating storylines to come from a game that will be remembered for some time.
Captain Fantastic
No Craig Dawson, no Santiago Bueno, no problem – Mario Lemina take a bow.
Installed as the new club captain this summer following the departure of Max Kilman, Lemina has flattered to deceive in an ultimately disappointing start to the season.
Uncharacteristic errors, poor ball protection and struggling with a new system had even seen Lemina relegated to the bench for 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
But the midfielder put in his very best performance of the season when Wolves needed it the most – at centre-back.
O’Neil played Lemina alongside Toti Gomes in a back-four that was very solid throughout the afternoon despite testing conditions.
