Despite Wolves’ fourth-place finish in the Championship, Cesar Peixoto has yet to win over the Molineux supporters.

Rob Edwards was replaced by the Portuguese manager during the summer, and the Old Gold are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League after their humiliating relegation last season.

Wolves are now in fourth place in the division, although Peixoto is under criticism from the supporters due to the team’s lacklustre play and dropped points at home against teams like Blackburn, Bolton, and Portsmouth.

In light of this, he might need to make a crucial decision in the upcoming weeks in order to secure the entire support of the West Midlands.

Cesar Peixoto is criticised by Wolves fans for replacing Jordan James.

When Peixoto decided to change midfielder Jordan James in the 78th minute of Wolves’ 1-0 victory over Watford last time out, Wolves supporters expressed their emotions.

After coming off the bench in the draw against Portsmouth earlier in the week, the Wales international, who arrived on loan from Rennes over the summer, was given just his second Championship start of the year.

When Tommy Doyle took James’ place following an inspiring performance against the Hornets, several members of the home fans chanted “You don’t know what you’re doing” at the manager.

This came after a difficult time for the team; prior to the lacklustre victory over Watford, the sole victory since the return from the international break was a 2-1 victory over struggling Burnley.

Peixoto had a tough job when he was chosen because promotion was anticipated this season. The Wolves fan base was ready to blow up because of the team’s steady deterioration since the turn of the decade, so it wouldn’t take much for them to lose faith in the new manager.

Andy Thompson demands a significant Peixoto ruling

Andy Thompson, a former Wolves defender, has asked Peixoto to give James a consistent chance in the starting lineup in the upcoming weeks because he thinks the former Birmingham player needs regular games to perform at his best.

“He gets involved and he’s technically very good as well,” Thompson said while praising the midfield player on the Express & Star Wolves podcast.We’ve been insisting that he should start games because he’s a valuable member of our team. He has now begun, appeared strong, and scored a goal in the middle of the week. However, I believe he connects with the strikers effectively from that middle position.”

“He needs to be in the starting lineup,” Thompson continued, referring to Peixoto’s club.It’s about relationships on the field, so you need a run in the side. You learn about the opposing player’s skills and shortcomings as well as when they require assistance during that intense matchday competition.

I simply want to see him get a run in the side because all of these factors are involved.”

Wolves must take James’s question into account from a financial standpoint.

With the midfield player coming on loan for the summer and having the opportunity to buy rather than an obligation, James finds the situation intriguing.

Fans haven’t seen enough to make the move worthwhile thus far, but Wolves spent £1.3 million to acquire his services for the year, and the amount needed to make the move permanent is £8.6 million.

After leaving Birmingham, James played for three different clubs in three years, including Leicester, which at first appeared to be an instant shot at Premier League promotion before their shocking relegation to League One. As a result, James will be eager to finally settle down somewhere.

Despite the Foxes’ difficulties, the former Blues player, who scored 14 goals and dished out four assists in 34 Championship games, was voted the division’s Young Player of the Season.

Wolves must recognise this potential as soon as possible, not just for their own chances of promotion but also because they will have to make a significant financial decision at the end of the current campaign.

James still has plenty of time to establish himself as a midfield player, but Peixoto will eventually need to get him into the starting lineup and keep him there long enough for him to make an impression.

Wolves may only need James for their own top-flight aspirations, but he needs consistency at a team vying for Premier League football after a difficult time on an individual basis.