Soccer

Wolves fire coach Bruno Lage - reports

Fourth defeat of the campaign on Saturday spells the end of Lage’s reign

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage reacts on the touchline during Saturday's defeat to West Ham. Photograph: Zac Goodwin/PA
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Bruno Lage reacts on the touchline during Saturday's defeat to West Ham. Photograph: Zac Goodwin/PA
Sun Oct 02 2022 - 16:24

Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked manager Bruno Lage following a disappointing start to the season, British media reported on Sunday, with the Premier League side languishing in the relegation zone.

Wolves slipped to their fourth defeat of the campaign with a 2-0 loss at West Ham United on Saturday, a result that left them in 18th place with six points from eight games.

Lage, 46, took over at Molineux from Portuguese compatriot Nuno Espirito Santo before the start of last season, guiding Wolves to 10th in the standings.

Wolves, who have won only once in their last 15 league matches, have struggled in front of goal with their three strikes this season the lowest in the top flight.