James Henry: We've let Wolves fans down

There's no hiding place for Wolves at the moment, and midfielder James Henry certainly isn't looking for one.

The 26-year-old lines up against his former club Reading on Boxing Day fully in the knowledge that Wolves' form has been unacceptable.

"We've let ourselves down, let the fans down and let the manager down," Henry told the Express & Star.

"We understand it's not been good enough – we just need to stick together as a team.

"We still believe in ourselves and we're still good players, we don't become bad players overnight.

"We've got a great bunch of lads, a fantastic manager and backroom support. We've got the players to get us out of this situation. At some point we've got to stop saying it and start doing it on the pitch."

Henry and his team mates will look to win just their third home game of the Championship season against Brian McDermott's Royals.

The midfielder knows their Molineux form is crucial to elevating their league position.

"I really feel if we can get those home results coming in it'll make things that little bit easier," he added.

"A lot of games we're dominating for large periods but not for 90 minutes.

"If we can do that and grind out a couple of results I'm sure things will turn for us.

"We need to learn from defeat, and quickly because the games come thick and fast. It's a chance to rectify the bad results of late.

"We've got to try and pull together as a team and first and foremost get some clean sheets. If we can get back to basics and keep things tight we've got fire-power to score goals."

Henry has arguably been the stand-out performer for Jackett's side this season, producing consistently good displays on the right flank.

In Saturday's 4-1 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday he was utilised in the number 10 role.

"I really enjoyed it," he said of his change in position.

"Especially the first half hour. I saw a lot of the ball and tried to make things happen.

"Its a position I've played before and I always feel quite comfortable playing it.

"You just get on the ball a bit and play some passes, rather than the first thought being to beat your man and cross the ball.

"You're looking to slide people in and play intricate passes. But I'm happy to play anywhere."

Of his own form, Henry added: "I've been pleased. The gaffer's been great to me this season, he's really trusted me, which has helped me a little bit.

"I cant rest on my laurels at any point – I've got to maintain that form.

"Obviously I still feel I can do better and it's a team game as well.

"It's nice but I'd much rather be playing badly myself and us winning as a team."

Henry said former boss McDermott was a 'big influence' on his career when at Reading, advising him to leave for Millwall to get first team football, but added that there'd be no love lost on Boxing Day.

And, unsurprisingly, he ruled out a Christmas Day binge ahead of the big game.

"We're privileged to be footballers and its a very small sacrifice to make to be able to play football week in week out," Henry said.

No mulled wine, then? "I think I'll be having a bit of still water...I might try and sneak some turkey."