Waiting game for Wolves Women

A superb 5-0 success over Nottingham Forest continued Wolves’ impressive recent run of form, but it may not be enough to save them from relegation.

Despite the victory, Dan McNamara’s side have still finished in the bottom two and must now wait until the FA announce the new Women’s Super League and Premier League structure after the play-offs on May 27 to find out whether they will be relegated.

Wolves wasted no time taking charge against Forest as they surged into a 3-0 lead inside the opening 16 minutes.

Captain Anna Price headed home from a Jen Anslow corner to open the scoring and it was soon 2-0 when Billie Haynes latched on to a loose ball and managed to find the back of the net.

The visitors now had their tails up and added a third as Haynes turned provider for Jade Cross.

Wolves had to wait until 15 minutes from time before bagging their fourth thanks to a shot from Chloe Williams.

Substitute Charlotte Criddle wrapped up the scoring when she netted from the penalty spot after Cross had been fouled.

Boss McNamara heaped praise on his side for their display.

“That had been coming for a while; what a performance,” he said.

“To go away from home in a must win game and play with such passion, desire and determination at such a ferocious tempo sums up the players’ attitude over the last seven games.

“They deserve to stay in this league. They’ve proved that by going six games unbeaten.”

and taking 12 points. I couldn’t be prouder.

“Thanks for all the support from the fans since I came into the club. The feel good factor is back at Wolves and I’m really excited for the future.”