Wolverhampton Wanderers' former boss Gary O'Neil has made a comment about his former club after being appointed as the new manager of Ipswich Town. O'Neil guided Wolverhampton Wanderers to a 14th-place finish in the Premier League and the quarter-finals of the FA Cup during his tenure.

What happened?

Gary O'Neil was sacked by Wolverhampton Wanderers in December 2024 after a poor run of results. He has now joined Ipswich Town on a three-year deal.

Why it matters for Wolverhampton Wanderers

O'Neil's comments about the differences between Ipswich Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers are significant. He said: “I learned a lot from the Wolves spell. That's a club run very, very differently to this one.”

What comes next?

Wolverhampton Wanderers are currently preparing for the new season, with several players sidelined due to injury. | Player | Status | | --- | --- | | L. Chiwome | Currently sidelined | | M. Doherty | Currently sidelined | | E. Gonzalez | Currently sidelined | | S. Johnstone | Currently sidelined | O'Neil's final match in charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers was a 2-1 home defeat against Ipswich Town. He oversaw memorable victories against Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham Hotspur during his first season at Molineux.