"They all need to hear it" - Wolves boss backs Matt Doherty's post match comments
Rob Edwards has welcomed Matt Doherty's critical post-match interview as he calls for 'high standards' among his Wolves squad.
The experienced defender was frustrated at the defeat to Brentford and spoke candidly about Wolves not being good enough and questioned his team-mates' fight.
It was well-received by supporters and Edwards has endorsed what Doherty said.
"He can say it, they all need to hear it," the head coach said when asked if he was comfortable with those comments being made publicly.
"I was told about it in the comments but I've got no problem with him saying it. We need to have high standards here.
"People need to talk about it, people need to understand the level that is required.
"It's all well and good us doing it all the time but then it needs to come from them as well. It's good."
Doherty also admitted Wolves are finding it tough playing at home and Edwards recognises the difference in performance levels.
"I get his point and really love his honesty," Edwards added.
"Doc spoke really well in the dressing room afterwards as well.
"Especially at home, you can see there's a difference. There is an edginess and a nervousness around and if there's a mistake or something goes against us, that does affect the atmosphere and in turn is affecting the lads as well.
"They're not robots, so it's impossible for them to just not hear it. Because it's been going on for so long, it has affected them, there's no doubt about it.
"We might not be playing brilliantly, but we're in the games and there's not much in it. If something goes against us, then it can turn things significantly.
"I understand what he's saying. The only way we can change it is to continue to work really, really hard here and try and do the right things every day and hope things will turn."
When pressed further on Doherty's dressing room thoughts, Edwards added: "Once I'd said my bit I asked if there was anything from the floor and then Doc wanted to speak as well.
"There was parts of what he'd said in that. It's probably in his head still, he spoke well."
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