Kieran Trippier was left disappointed in the way Wolves capitulated late in the second half of their defeat to Bolton Wanderers after spurning the opportunity to take all three points.
After battling back into the game in the second half having fallen behind, Wolves could have taken the lead through Adam Armstrong, but a save from Gavin Bazunu gave the visitors confidence to add two goals of their own.
But despite feeling frustrated after back-to-back defeats, Trippier insists the players and supporters need to keep their heads up as there is plenty of the season still remaining to turn results around.
On losing at home to Bolton
“We got ourselves back into the game and were controlling it. We could have gone 2-1 up, but that’s football. It’s about fine margins and maybe if we score that goal then we go on to control the game even more.
“From what I remember, I can't really remember the second goal to be honest, but I think we lost possession and one of their players got away from us and scored. We tried to get back into it and kept going, but we know we can do so much better.
“We know we’ve got to do better defensively, but we’re disappointed and frustrated. That said, it’s still early in the season and we’ve got another game in a couple of days.”
On not dwelling on the defeat
“I’ve played many years in the Championship before and I’m one of the senior players in this group, so I know what it's all about. We’re really disappointed, the supporters will be really disappointed as well, but we're only nine/10 games into the season and there are still 36 games left.
“We don’t want to be getting beaten at home and we’re frustrated, we’re disappointed, because of the way we got back into the game and then controlled it, but ultimately, football is all about fine margins.
“There was a great save from their goalkeeper from Arma’s chance, and he pulled off a great save, and these are the fine margins which change games.”
On having the opportunity to bounce back at Burnley
“That’s the saying in football, to get straight back to it, especially when you’ve just been beat, you just want to play again.
“We’ve got another game in a couple of days against Burnley and it’ll be another tough match away from home, but the most important thing is that we stick together as a group.
“Football has its ups and downs and I’ve been through this many times in my career, and that’s why, as one of the senior players, I need to help and guide my teammates, make sure nobody panics and keep everyone positive around the place.”
On having the capability to be better
“Of course. We know what we want to achieve this season, just like every other team does. I’m one of the senior players and one of the oldest in the group, so it’s part of my role.
“Throughout the season you’re going to go through moments like this, every team in the Championship will, and it’s up to me and the other senior players to stand up, help our teammates, keep everyone calm and positive and I’ve been through situations like this many times in my career.”
