Analysis: Wolves issues apparent once more as relegation looms

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It has been inevitable for months but Wolves are finally at the point where they are waiting to be put out of their misery.

There was an upturn in form and some encouraging displays prior to the international break but there was no realistic thoughts that they might escape.

And their two games since then have shown why, with heavy defeats away to relegation-threatened sides.

Rob Edwards' team struggled to cope as Leeds hassled and harried them in the early stages, while every set-piece seemed to result in chaos in the Wolves box.

It was little wonder they found themselves 2-0 down so quickly - but almost more symptomatic of their season was what followed.

Leeds' intensity dropped, Wolves were almost invited into the game, but failed to lay a glove on the home side.

What little they did create came from corners and, when Joao Gomes went through for their best chance of the game, it was a fortunate ricochet rather than an incisive pass that sent him clear.

The nervousness at Elland Road when Wolves did have a short spell of pressure showed how different things might have been had the visitors got a goal back.

But this is currently a team devoid of cutting edge - just 24 goals from 33 games tells its own story - and addressing that is sure to be a priority for Edwards as the club tries to plot a way back to the big time next term.