Steve Madeley
@stevemadeley78.bsky.social
Football writer for The Athletic FC, focusing mainly on Wolves. Father of two, lover of cricket.
FULL-TIME
CHELSEA 3-0 WOLVES
For 45 minutes Wolves defended well and kept Chelsea largely at bay. Once that resistance was broken, it just seemed a case of how many Chelsea would score. Wolves, again, posed next to no attacking threat. Rob Edwards' task laid bare. #WWFC
CHELSEA 3-0 WOLVES
For 45 minutes Wolves defended well and kept Chelsea largely at bay. Once that resistance was broken, it just seemed a case of how many Chelsea would score. Wolves, again, posed next to no attacking threat. Rob Edwards' task laid bare. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
FULL-TIME
CHELSEA 3-0 WOLVES
For 45 minutes Wolves defended well and kept Chelsea largely at bay. Once that resistance was broken, it just seemed a case of how many Chelsea would score. Wolves, again, posed next to no attacking threat. Rob Edwards' task laid bare. #WWFC
CHELSEA 3-0 WOLVES
For 45 minutes Wolves defended well and kept Chelsea largely at bay. Once that resistance was broken, it just seemed a case of how many Chelsea would score. Wolves, again, posed next to no attacking threat. Rob Edwards' task laid bare. #WWFC
Referee Andrew Kitchen has had a really poor game. It's not the reason Wolves are losing. In fact he's given poor decisions both ways. But he has not had a good night. Clear foul by Fofana on Mane just now and he somehow arrived at a Chelsea free-kick. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Referee Andrew Kitchen has had a really poor game. It's not the reason Wolves are losing. In fact he's given poor decisions both ways. But he has not had a good night. Clear foul by Fofana on Mane just now and he somehow arrived at a Chelsea free-kick. #WWFC
Garnacho tears down the Chelsea left and leaves Santi Bueno standing. He crosses for Neto, who taps home from fairly close range. #WWFC
GOAL
Neto makes it 3-0 against his former club. #WWFC
Neto makes it 3-0 against his former club. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Garnacho tears down the Chelsea left and leaves Santi Bueno standing. He crosses for Neto, who taps home from fairly close range. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Wolves give substitute Estevao too much room on their left flank and he picks out Joao Pedro for a simple finish from a central area. Wolves defended well for a long time but Chelsea have worn them down and the lack of quality has told again. Huge job for Rob Edwards to take on. #WWFC
2-0. Joao Pedro. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Wolves give substitute Estevao too much room on their left flank and he picks out Joao Pedro for a simple finish from a central area. Wolves defended well for a long time but Chelsea have worn them down and the lack of quality has told again. Huge job for Rob Edwards to take on. #WWFC
After the good defending of the first half, that's not good. A cross comes in from the left and Gusto is unmarked as he heads in from close range. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
After the good defending of the first half, that's not good. A cross comes in from the left and Gusto is unmarked as he heads in from close range. #WWFC
I'd agree that damage limitation has been the primary goal. But they haven't suffered any damage, so objectively it's been successful. #WWFC
It’s been damage limitation. We’ve been poor, though not quite as poor as the ref who is annoying me 😎 #wwfc
November 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
I'd agree that damage limitation has been the primary goal. But they haven't suffered any damage, so objectively it's been successful. #WWFC
HALF-TIME
CHELSEA 0-0 WOLVES
It hasn't been pretty but Wolves will be happy with how it's gone. Johnstone made one vital save early on and Garnacho had too much room in the opening minutes but Wolves have corrected that and defended pretty well. Need more on the ball but so far, so good. #WWFC
CHELSEA 0-0 WOLVES
It hasn't been pretty but Wolves will be happy with how it's gone. Johnstone made one vital save early on and Garnacho had too much room in the opening minutes but Wolves have corrected that and defended pretty well. Need more on the ball but so far, so good. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 8:50 PM
HALF-TIME
CHELSEA 0-0 WOLVES
It hasn't been pretty but Wolves will be happy with how it's gone. Johnstone made one vital save early on and Garnacho had too much room in the opening minutes but Wolves have corrected that and defended pretty well. Need more on the ball but so far, so good. #WWFC
CHELSEA 0-0 WOLVES
It hasn't been pretty but Wolves will be happy with how it's gone. Johnstone made one vital save early on and Garnacho had too much room in the opening minutes but Wolves have corrected that and defended pretty well. Need more on the ball but so far, so good. #WWFC
Wolves' system is varying in attacking areas. At times Hwang is joining JSL in attack in a 5-3-2 but more often than not he and Bellegarde are dropping into No.10 roles in a 5-2-2-1. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Wolves' system is varying in attacking areas. At times Hwang is joining JSL in attack in a 5-3-2 but more often than not he and Bellegarde are dropping into No.10 roles in a 5-2-2-1. #WWFC
Promising counter-attack from Wolves. Strand Larsen releases Tchatchoua, who delivers a teasing cross for Bellegarde but Sanchez comes out and punches just ahead of the Wolves midfielder. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Promising counter-attack from Wolves. Strand Larsen releases Tchatchoua, who delivers a teasing cross for Bellegarde but Sanchez comes out and punches just ahead of the Wolves midfielder. #WWFC
Big save early on from Johnstone to keep out a shot from Garnacho. Wolves opened up too easily on the right side of their back three. Anti-Fosun chants in full flow from the first whistle. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Big save early on from Johnstone to keep out a shot from Garnacho. Wolves opened up too easily on the right side of their back three. Anti-Fosun chants in full flow from the first whistle. #WWFC
The teams at Stamford Bridge. Pretty much what I expected. The right system for this squad in my opinion and square pegs in square holes. No guarantees of success, obviously, but it looks like a sensible selection from James Collins given what he had available. #WWFC
November 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The teams at Stamford Bridge. Pretty much what I expected. The right system for this squad in my opinion and square pegs in square holes. No guarantees of success, obviously, but it looks like a sensible selection from James Collins given what he had available. #WWFC
BREAKING
Vitor Pereira has been sacked
#WWFC @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Vitor Pereira has been sacked
#WWFC @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Vitor Pereira sacked by Wolves after winless start to Premier League season
Pereira signed a new contract at the club in September through to 2028
www.nytimes.com
November 2, 2025 at 11:51 AM
BREAKING
Vitor Pereira has been sacked
#WWFC @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
Vitor Pereira has been sacked
#WWFC @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/663...
More angry scenes after the final whistle in front of the away fans, although no close-up confrontations this time. Andre made a big play of leading the players over (not a great look given how often he's been straight down the tunnel lately). Most of the players booed... (1/2) #WWFC
November 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
More angry scenes after the final whistle in front of the away fans, although no close-up confrontations this time. Andre made a big play of leading the players over (not a great look given how often he's been straight down the tunnel lately). Most of the players booed... (1/2) #WWFC
FULL-TIME
FULHAM 3-0 WOLVES
Obviously we can't ignore the red card, which was clumsy by Agbadou but also a tad controversial. But it shouldn't disguise the fact it's been another really awful display by Wolves. Another must-win game in which they've failed to land a blow. #WWFC
FULHAM 3-0 WOLVES
Obviously we can't ignore the red card, which was clumsy by Agbadou but also a tad controversial. But it shouldn't disguise the fact it's been another really awful display by Wolves. Another must-win game in which they've failed to land a blow. #WWFC
November 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
FULL-TIME
FULHAM 3-0 WOLVES
Obviously we can't ignore the red card, which was clumsy by Agbadou but also a tad controversial. But it shouldn't disguise the fact it's been another really awful display by Wolves. Another must-win game in which they've failed to land a blow. #WWFC
FULHAM 3-0 WOLVES
Obviously we can't ignore the red card, which was clumsy by Agbadou but also a tad controversial. But it shouldn't disguise the fact it's been another really awful display by Wolves. Another must-win game in which they've failed to land a blow. #WWFC
Almost gets worse for Wolves as Chukwueze fires a shot on the turn against the woodwork then has another effort saved by Johnstone. 3-0 will be getting off lightly for Wolves, really. #WWFC
November 1, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Almost gets worse for Wolves as Chukwueze fires a shot on the turn against the woodwork then has another effort saved by Johnstone. 3-0 will be getting off lightly for Wolves, really. #WWFC