The wait goes on and on for Vítor Pereira and Wolves. Not since 26 April – 189 days to be precise – have the beleaguered Portuguese manager and his team tasted victory in the Premier League and that never looked like changing on yet another afternoon when nothing seemed to go their way.

From the moment Ryan Sessegnon put Fulham ahead in the ninth minute, there was little prospect of Marco Silva’s side not going on to end their run of four straight defeats – especially when Emmanuel Agbadou was sent off towards the end of the first half. Harry Wilson and a disastrous own goal from substitute Yerson Mosquera made sure of the points after the break to leave Pereira sweating over his future.

Patience must surely be wearing thin despite the board’s previous willingness to back the manager who steered them to safety so impressively last season. “You’re getting sacked in the morning,” came the chants from the travelling supporters way before a cacophony of boos at the final whistle.

After arguing with them following the late defeat to Burnley last week, Pereira insisted beforehand he has the tools at his disposal to save Wolves from their...