Wolves hope to have turned a corner

Wolves are determined that, after several false dawns, their two latest victories represent a turning point in their stumbling season.

Wins over Reading and Charlton, coupled with two clean sheets, have given hope that Kenny Jackett's team are finally on the right track.

And ahead of tomorrow's testing trip to high-flying Brighton the boss said confidence had been improved by the upturn in results.

"I'm sure confidence is a lot higher than it was perhaps before the games, but confidence is hard earned and easily given away," Jackett said.

"I'm pleased with the players, with their reaction, with their character and effort. They've addressed the problems in the right manner."

At Charlton, Jackett's players acted out his gameplan to the letter, defending deep in a 4-5-1 formation and then pushing forward in the second half to score two goals in what was a very competent away performance.

Jackett said of the more defensive approach seen in the past two matches: "There's different times your side need different things.

"The reaction in the last two games to what's needed and then carrying it out was good.

"Defensively we handled Charlton very well and got goals at crucial times."

What can make these results a turning point for Wolves? "It's our determination to make sure it is a turning point," he said.

"We've been a mid table side and we want to be a top side.

"In recent weeks or months we've looked closer to being a bottom side than a top side.

"I do feel they're a real spirited bunch, which does help you."

Jackett has been under increased pressure of late, and the Wolves boss said he'd be lying if he didn't follow what the managerial climate was.

Of his players he added: "There are some senior players here who've been through many ups and downs, probably Carl Ikeme and David Edwards in particular have been through successful and non successful times here.

"For those guys their leadership and influence is very important.

"The ongoing managerial climate is there, I'd be lying if I said I didn't follow it, I do, but it's not something that I can affect, it is what it is, I choose to be in it, I love being in football."