Matt Doherty calls for a united Wolves front

Now Doherty, one of just two additions this summer, hopes fans will back the players following their impressive performance against Manchester United in the season opener.

When asked what his message to supporters was, Doherty said: “Be how you’ve always been with me and the team – support us down to the ground.

“They have a bunch of players there that will leave everything out there for the shirt.

“Continue as you have been over the years and show the amazing support home and away. We’ll give absolutely everything we have."

When asked what he has made of Wolves during his three years away from the club, Doherty added: “We had such a good thing before I left, so it’s hard to compare, it was a one-off thing. We had so much fun in that period of time.

“Then players leave and the coach leaves, so it was a different period. It hasn’t been that easy, but the main thing is they stayed competitive and are still in the Premier League.

“It’s not been the easiest time in the last three years, but hopefully we'll be able to change it."

The Wolves squad is still light in a few areas going into the final weeks of the transfer window.

Right-back is one of the stronger positions with Doherty and Nelson Semedo set to battle for the shirt – something the Irishman believes is integral to the team.

“In every team you need that competition, it makes people play better," he added.

“Not just in my position, but every single position, you need that. It’s healthy for the squad and I’m sure we’ll have a good squad when the transfer window opens.

“I’m not sure it’ll be a huge squad, a bit like with Nuno as we didn’t have a big squad but everyone felt involved.

“We have some very good players who can put the ball in the back of the net.

“I know goals have been short in the last two years, but who’s to say this year won’t be different."