Gary O’Neil and his players might wish they had “miles more than two points” right now, but he’s confident that the squad believes they have what it takes to turn things around.
With Crystal Palace up next, everyone’s focused on getting those first three points on the board, and O’Neil is optimistic about the team’s determination.
They don’t have any new injury worries, which is a relief, and Sam Johnstone is fit and ready to potentially face his former club. O’Neil knows fans are eager for a win, and he’s committed to doing everything he can to make that happen.
Looking back at the Brighton game, O’Neil sees it as a moment that pumped energy into the squad. It was a tough situation, but the team’s response showed resilience and a bit of fire. He thinks that was a big point for them, and it’s given them something to hold onto as they gear up for a challenging home game.
He knows Crystal Palace won’t make it easy. Their recent performances have been solid, and they’ll be a tough test. But the team is taking some faith and energy from their Brighton fightback into this game, and O’Neil believes they’re ready.
There’s a bit of excitement about Johnstone possibly playing against his old club. Both he and Jose have stepped up and pushed each other, which is great for the team. O’Neil likes that they’re both determined, and it’s nice to see that competition drive each of them to be better.
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When it comes to fan expectations, O’Neil isn’t fazed by the pressure. He sees it as part of the job, and to him, pressure just means they’re performing at a high level. He doesn’t see any reason to worry about points at this stage – he’s focused on the big picture and where they’ll be at the end of the season.
He’s proud of how the team has held up through a tough run of fixtures. Their performances against strong opponents, like Manchester City, have shown their potential. Now, it’s just about turning those efforts into points.
O’Neil wants to remind his players to keep their faith. Even though they’re not where they want to be with points, he’s seen a lot of fight and unity within the squad. That comeback against Brighton showed him that they still have plenty of grit, and he’s hoping to carry that same spirit into the next game.
Four players are close to suspension, so O’Neil is asking them to be smart about it. He doesn’t want them picking up avoidable yellow cards. It’s a tricky balance, but he’s hopeful they can manage it and keep everyone available for as long as possible.
He recognizes that Palace has had a challenging start to the season after losing key players like Anderson and Olise. Despite those setbacks, Palace has still managed to make things difficult for opponents, and O’Neil respects their disciplined defense. He knows his team will have to be sharp and clinical with their chances.
O’Neil’s excited about playing at home, especially with the energy that comes from an evening game at Molineux. He believes the crowd will play a big role in creating the right atmosphere, and he’s eager for his team to feed off that energy.
At the end of the day, O’Neil is confident that if the team sticks to the plan and puts in their all, they’ve got a real chance of coming out on top. It won’t be easy, and there might be frustrating moments, but he’s ready to attack this challenge with everything they’ve got.
