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'It's not looked like they're not playing for the manager'

Wolves players celebrate a goal against Crystal Palace
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Former Wolves goalkeeper Carl Ikeme, speaking to BBC Radio WM about Saturday's home game against Southampton as the bottom two clubs in the Premier League meet at Molineux:

"I've seen a lot of the games this season and it's not looked like they're not playing for the manager or for the shirt. I don't think any Wolves fan can say that - they might moan about the quality here and there, but I don't think they can say that.

"They [the players] might have this mentality but it's hard to keep going when you're not winning the games. If we don't get a win on Saturday then it's really going to put a lot of pressure on the lads.

"We're in a really difficult position and I worry for Gary O'Neil. I do want him to get it right and I think there's still a portion of fans who want him to get it right.

"Saturday is going to be a difficult game for us because I think if we don't start the game well - I've been there when we're in this position - the fans are starting to turn a little bit anyway and it could be a long 90 minutes.

"Even a scrappy 1-0 might not go down too well, but it might be the most important thing for us just to win."