"We're not taking any prisoners" - Wolves leader's pledge as club fights for survival

The club's concerns of sinking into the Championship took another huge blow on Saturday when Wolves were beaten 2-0 by newly-promoted Sunderland.

Doherty, who captained the team on the day, is adamant that the players are doing everything they can behind the scenes to improve results and he is relishing the opportunity to play Burnley next at Molineux, in another crucial fixture.

"We're not taking any prisoners in training or inside the training ground of the club," Doherty said.

"I know they won't want to hear this again, but there is a long way to go in the season.

"You have to stay consistent. Consistency is what wins in the end. You've got to stay consistent.

"You've got to keep believing in your way.

"We understand the frustration and we just have to take it on the chin as players until we turn it around. It's on us.

"The great thing about sport is you get another opportunity next week.

"We knew how big today was, it's not gone our way, but we know how big next week is as well.

"We'll be in all week trying to figure out the best way to beat Burnley and we'll be ready.

"We'll need the fans on Sunday. I'm sure it'll be a sell-out. Let's all go for it together."

Wolves conceded in the 16th minute from an avoidable goal and failed to capitalise on a better second half performance by missing opportunities in front of goal.

Ladislav Krejci's unfortunate own goal rounded off the defeat, in a match that Doherty and his peers were feeling the frustration.

"Breakaway goals like that at the end of games when you're trying to fight for an equaliser can happen," Doherty said.

"It was kind of farcical how it happened in the end, but it's just the way things are dropping for us at the moment.

"We can't seem to stick it in the net when we get decent chances. Can't seem to keep it out.

"We're really working hard during the week, but we are quite frustrated at how things are."

Doherty added: "We're really disappointed.

"I didn't quite catch what the reaction was (from the away fans) at the end because it was quite loud in there and you're quite far away, but if they're frustrated, we totally understand.

"The position that we're in right now is not acceptable and I suppose the performances are probably not acceptable in their eyes either and ours.

"I think the teams that have come up this year have spent quite well.

"You look at all the teams and they all look like they've got players who can score a goal or win a game or do something, a little bit of magic that can change a game.

"It's going to be a dogfight for five, six teams all the way to the end."