Wolves begin search for new manager

Wolves have sacked manager Dean Saunders and have begun the search for their fifth permanent manager in less than 15 months.

Saunders, 48, replaced Stale Solbakken in January, but won just five of his 20 games in charge and could not prevent Wolves from dropping into npower League One, the club’s second successive relegation.

The midlands club lost five of their last six matches of the season and former Doncaster boss Saunders is followed out of Molineux by assistant Brian Carey.

Kevin Thelwell, head of football development and recruitment, will head the selection process.

A statement released on the club’s website yesterday read: “Manager Dean Saunders has been informed by Wolves that his contract is to be terminated.

“The decision has been made following confirmation of Wolves’ relegation to npower League One.

“Assistant manager Brian Carey will also be leaving the club.

“The club will now take as long as is necessary to make this crucial appointment and there will be no publicly communicated timescales.

“Wolves would like to thank Dean and Brian for their efforts in what has been a very difficult period for everyone in the club, and wish them both the very best for the future.”