Express & Star

Giveaway days are over, claims Wolves' Edwards

Published
Last updated

Dave Edwards today warned Watford that Wolves have restarted their mean machine ahead of the Boxing Day showdown.

more

The midfielder feels Kenny Jackett's men have rediscovered their defensive stubbornness over the past two games as they go into the televised Championship clash.

After conceding 16 goals in five games as they slid down the table, Wolves have shored up the defence – conceding just once in their last two encounters.

Edwards thinks more of the same will be necessary against the sixth-placed Hornets.

"We are definitely looking more solid again and not conceding as many goals," he said.

"We are back to our usual selves in terms of defending and blocking shots and getting out to the ball quickly.

"We are also pressing quite well even though that was difficult in the first half-hour against Brighton.

"Apart from the goal they didn't have many other chances so we have improved in that respect.

"We are starting to score a few goals although there is definitely room for improvement if we want to score twos and threes in games.

"The gaffer has based his time here on conceding nils and ones and we have got back to that now.

"I think the Bournemouth game was where it really turned even though we conceded two because it was a really dogged performance.

"Since then we have picked up four points from two games which is a good return."

Watford have won their last three games and Edwards added: "

Vicarage Road is a hard place to go but if we can keep them quiet then we know with the attacking players we have and the quality in the final third we will always be able to create chances.

"That will be the same sort of motto and if we can be solid we've got a chance.

"Watford had a very good start to the season and there has been some disruption with the managers but they have kept going."

[comments_cta header="What do you think?" text="Share your thoughts..." button="Log in and start commenting"]