Wolves squad 'revitalised' by new head coach

The club have started 2025 outside the relegation zone after picking up seven points from their last three games since Pereira replaced Gary O'Neil.

Wolves' performances have also improved in a short space of time and Doyle says the change in the dugout has helped the squad.

"I think the change was probably needed near the end," Doyle said.

"You can see how a lot of lads are revitalised and a lot more lads are getting minutes and the squad's being used.

"Everybody feels good, the changing room's in a great spot right now.

"I think that's down to the manager and his staff. We're in a good spot and we end the year on a high.

"We've got to take this into the New Year. You've got to keep building on this and keep pushing.

"If we keep this form up, we'll finish the season really strong."

Pereira speaks several languages and has been able to communicate clearly with his squad, which has helped him get his messages across in the early days of his tenure.

But Doyle also says the players are holding each other accountable and that has helped this resurgence.

When asked why a change of head coach was needed, Doyle added: "There's things that we're not going to go into, but I think sometimes when you have a new face, it's nice for the players.

"We have a lot of Portuguese and Brazilian players and the communication is good with them.

"Their English is perfect as well, so there's no issues with the English-speaking boys.

"We just feel a lot closer, I'd say. You can feel it on the pitch now that we're fighting and we're playing with that enthusiasm.

"We're holding accountability of each other and the manager holds us accountable as well.

"If we underperform, he lets us know and if we perform, he gives us rewards. That is what it's about.

"It's about fighting for shirts and I think now, more than ever, that lads are fighting for the shirt.

"Lads are performing, which is brilliant."