Dave Edwards: Toothless Wolves struggling in final third

I was hoping that Wolves would bounce back after two tough away days, conceding seven goals and not scoring.

After 50 days away from Molineux, I was hoping absence would make the heart grow fonder, but it definitely didn’t.

Wolves were very lacklustre in the first half. I was hoping that after the relegation had been confirmed earlier in the week, that there might be a pressure off Wolves’ shoulders and they might be able to play with a lot more freedom, with nothing to lose.

There was huge pressure on Spurs and it was a bit of a free hit for Wolves, as bizarre as it sounds at this point in the season, but they didn’t ever seem confident enough to really open up.

They didn't get going first half, they were quite tense, and maybe thought if they did open up, then they were worried they were going to concede goals.

I wasn't too disheartened at half-time, although I felt that Wolves hadn't played great.

They were better in the second half, there's no doubt about that. There was a lot more energy to the team, but they didn't create enough chances.

It was going to come down to one moment and unfortunately for Wolves, Spurs got that.

Aside from Joao Gomes’ free-kick at the end, Wolves didn’t really do anything to test the Spurs backline.

It's never, ever a lack of effort from the players. I think they give absolutely everything, but unfortunately there’s a lack of quality within the group to play at this level and to score a lot of goals at this level.

We need more at the top end of the pitch because I think we can be competitive. We can stay in games, but then we haven't got enough to go and win those games.

We had that little run, but what we see now is the epitome of what we've had all season, and that is a lack of quality after losing such good quality players and not being able to bring enough in to replace them.

The front three were quite poor. I was happy to see Rodrigo Gomes start, but I just didn't think he got into it like he usually does.

Adam Armstrong showed lots of effort and endeavour, but didn't quite make it happen.

You have to feel for him because he is lacking service. He isn't getting a lot to go on and he's having to work so hard.

Mane was also quite ineffective and that forward area definitely needs improving in the summer.

They will be able to open up a lot more in the Championship, but we need more exciting players at the top end of the pitch who can really play with the shackles off and go and get the fans off their seat and create some excitement inside Molineux.

Hopefully that can come in the summer, whether it's new signings or whether it's a galvanised group.

I was happy to see Pedro Lima get his start against Spurs as well.

He was a little bit safe in the first half but grew into the game and did well in the second half.

I'd like to see him continue to play in these final games, to expose him at this level, because he could be a really big player for us next year.

His crossing ability has always been brilliant. His defensive duties were always going to be an issue, but I thought he looked decent and I'm looking forward to seeing a bit more of him.

Moving forward from the Spurs game, we have four huge games coming up.

We want to try and finish 19th and get above Burnley, but it's more about the manner of how the season finishes.

Edwards will want to finish with some wins and some optimism.

The connectivity that he has managed to build whilst being manager, especially in that spell before that long break, was positive. But unfortunately, these last three games have really taken a hit to that.

Finishing the season strong with that connectivity between the fans and the players and the manager and everyone else around the football club is really important.

We don't want to go into the last two home games against Sunderland and Fulham, and have a really tough playing environment.

I'm sure the fans will be airing their thoughts about the ownership, but the team will want to do what they can to make sure the fans are on side as much as possible.

The home games are huge, alongside two tough away matches at Brighton and Burnley, and it’s really important that Wolves can pick up some points and some good performances between now and the end of the season.