'Proof that this side still has fight and pride'

The best thing about Wolves beating Aston Villa was not just the points, it was the release of emotion. Molineux has carried a lot of tension this season, and you could feel it pour out at full-time.

Rob Edwards did not try to hide it either. In his post-match news conference he admitted: "There was a lot of emotion, and I lost myself for a while. Football can do that to you."

This win mattered because morale has been hanging by a thread. For supporters, it was proof that this side still has fight and still has pride. For the squad, it was a reminder that hard work and bravery can turn into wins.

It also mattered for one ugly reason: history. Wolves have now surpassed Derby County's points tally, so the "worst Premier League team ever" fear can be put to bed. That is not success, but it is a line that needed crossing.

And this is the thing: this team are worthy of more than their 13 points. Yes, they would still be relegation strugglers, but the overall performance level has often been better than the results suggest. Too often the difference has been one swing, one decision, or one lapse, and that has made the season feel harsher than it needed to be.

That is why building on this is vital. The end of a season often sets the mood for the next one, and nobody wants to go out on a whimper. Wolves have taken points off Arsenal and Aston Villa, upsetting the script. Now comes Liverpool, and the hope is that this is not a one off, but a turning point.

Edwards has, at the very least, galvanised the group. The squad is weaker than when he walked in, and yes key moments have gone against Wolves that no manager can legislate for. Now he has to turn emotion and fight into consistency, and earn the right to lead Wolves into next season.

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