It’s time to take decisive action. Sever ties immediately, even if some details need to be sorted out later.

By keeping Vitor Pereira at the helm, Wolves are not only risking relegation but could also be in danger of challenging Derby’s infamous record for the lowest Premier League points tally of 11, which was set in the 2007-08 season.

If that assessment seems severe, consider the facts: Wolves have suffered defeats in eight of their first ten matches, but the issues run deeper than just losing games.

The team is conceding careless goals. Check. The fans have turned against not just the manager and players but also the club’s ownership. Check. There have been heated exchanges between the manager or players and the fans. Vitor Pereira and Jose Sa, who confronted fans in the Molineux car park, exemplify this unrest.

Then there’s the manager’s puzzling public comments about the team being a ‘small club,’ strange team selections, and visible player disagreements during matches. Check, check, and check.

 Vitor Pereira looks despondent as his Wolves side remain winless in the Premier League

Wolves appear confused on the pitch and have been conceding ridiculous goals all season

Referee John Brooks showed Wolves defender Emmanuel Agbadou red after just 36 minutes

Fulham had lost their previous four games and should have been nervous here, but they understood quickly that there was no need to be. They were prepared to let Harry Wilson leave last summer and for some reason, Wolves never made a move.

Wilson is far better than any creative player Wolves have and he showed it here with a proper Premier League performance, crowned with the second goal just after an hour.

By then, Wolves were already a goal and a man down. They had actually started reasonably well until Santi Bueno committed the latest howler for the collection by diverting Calvin Bassey’s pass into the path of former Wolves striker Raul Jimenez.

Jimenez released Ryan Sessegnon and though Sam Johnstone got a hand to the shot, he could not keep it out. Then Agbadou was shown a straight red card for hacking down Josh King and VAR could not save him. 

Instead of walking to the bench to sit with team-mates and coaching staff, Agbadou chose to head down the tunnel at the other side of the pitch. And when Wilson doubled Fulham’s lead with a fine strike from the edge of the box, Wolves long since seemed to have lost hope. 

The third goal showed why: Sessegnon’s cross eluded Wilson and Johnstone and rebounded off half-time substitute Yerson Mosquera and rolled into the net.

‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ chanted the travelling fans at their beleaguered manager and perhaps this time, executive chairman Jeff Shi will oblige. 

Removing Pereira would not revive Shi’s reputation in the eyes of fans, as that boat sailed long ago. It might just rescue Wolves’ dignity, though, even if it does not keep them in the Premier League.

Pereira has been making bizarre public statements and some eyebrow-raising team selections

Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon celebrates after putting his side 1-0 inside the first 10 minutes

Brazillian winger Kevin could hardly contain his glee as Fulham piled the misery on Wolves

This malaise cannot be blamed solely on Pereira but he has played his hand terribly this season. He had a strong influence over recruitment and backed the decision to replace key sales with players who had never worked before in England, let alone in the Premier League.

How strange, then, that Shi should decide to give Pereira a new three-year deal in September, even though Wolves had not put even a point on the board by then. 

The contract will not save Pereira, as Daily Mail Sport understands the compensation clause in that deal is similar to the pay-off included in the original 18-month one. What poor judgement, though.

If Pereira is not sacked, Wolves fans will start to wonder whether there is something greater at play. 

There were recent reports of a bid from John Textor to take over the club from Chinese conglomerate Fosun. Fosun insist they are looking only for minority investment, rather than a full sale. 

Yet to stick with Pereira despite the evidence before them would feel negligent. In all likelihood, this squad is not good enough to stay in the Premier League. 

A little less than a year ago, though, Pereira rescued Wolves from the wreckage of the Gary O’Neil regime. A change worked for Wolves then. A change must be made again now.