Wolves Boss Gary O’Neil and His Backroom Team Sign New Deals
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O’Neil and his backroom staff have extended their contracts with the club for another four years. The decision to renew their deals came after informal discussions at the end of last season, with both parties eager to continue their successful partnership. Assistant head coach Tim Jenkins, first-team coaches Shaun Derry and Ian Burchnall, head of goalkeeping Neil Cutler, and first-team coach analyst Woody Dewar have also committed to the club by signing new contracts.
O’Neil expressed his delight at the agreement, stating, “I’m absolutely loving my time here. My staff love it, my family loves it, so it’s felt like a really special place for us over the past year, and I’m looking forward to continuing the journey.” His enthusiasm reflects the positive atmosphere within the club, which is shared by the entire coaching staff.
Chairman Jeff Shi emphasized the importance of O’Neil to the team, stating, “I think the club has a positive future, building a new cycle for growth, better results on the pitch, and ambitions to realize.” Shi believes that O’Neil is a key member of the team, possibly even the most crucial member, and is pleased to have him on board for the long term. Shi praised O’Neil’s work ethic and humility, describing him as one of the most hard-working and humble managers he has ever worked with. O’Neil’s strengths lie in his tactical acumen and his ability to forge strong bonds with the players.
Wolves finished in 14th place last season, a respectable position considering O’Neil’s late arrival just days before the start of the 2023-24 season. Despite the team’s solid performance, they will face a challenge in the upcoming season as they will be without Pedro Neto, who is set to join Chelsea in a £54m move. O’Neil acknowledged the need to strengthen the squad further in the transfer window, stating, “I know we’ve done some good stuff, and the ones who’ve arrived have really helped us, but we still need to do a bit of work on juggling a few things around to make us balanced.”
The renewed contracts for O’Neil and his backroom team reflect the club’s belief in their abilities and their commitment to continued growth. With their collective experience and dedication, Wolves can look forward to a promising future in the Premier League. As they navigate the challenges of the transfer window and adapt to the absence of Pedro Neto, the team remains focused on building a strong and well-balanced squad that can achieve even better results in the upcoming season.