Wolves boss Nuno: Fans are so important to us
The Wolves supporters have been crucial in shaping Nuno Espirito Santo's impressive home form, the boss says.
Ahead of today's game against Southampton at Molineux, Wolves have lost just twice in 29 home matches under Nuno.
They're unbeaten since January – but Nuno refused to take credit for overseeing a big upturn in Wolves' home fortunes at a venue that hadn't been as kind to them in previous years.
"I don't think it's because of me – I think it's because of the team and the way they work and they show themselves to the fans that they want to fight for each ball," Nuno said.
"I identify myself with the philosophy of our fans, that we should never give up.
"We've been doing that.
"The fans push the team, the way they encourage us through 90 minutes.
"I think we didn't do anything different or tried to change – it's just transmitting an idea that it's a pitch, it's an idea, so you have to do it at home and away.
"Honestly, the strong aspect of the home factor we achieved it last season and we want to try and do it again.
"For that we need the support of our fans. The players must be comfortable and supported when they play at Molineux.
"This has been happening."
Molineux will be a sell-out yet again today. Every ticket available home or away has been sold so far this season.
Nuno said added: "The fans have helped us, not only home but away, last season and this season.
"The loyalty is fantastic, the atmosphere they've been creating around the team is a big, big help for the players.
"The home factor in all competitions is very important.
"What we have been achieving, I think one of the great percentages of it is based on the support we have at Molineux, it's fantastic.
"Today we expect that from them. They've been very loyal, not only at home but also away. We want to give it back by working very hard.
"The home factor is important."
