Wolves 2-0 Villa: Fans clash, Konsa confronts, Emery snubs handshake, ref mocked by poo chant

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery speaking to Sky Sports: “Congratulations to all of the players for the fantastic season we are having. Fantastic first half, we dominated. We created chances and did not concede early on. We deserved more in the first half.

“In the second half they were winning more balls and they got into our box. When they scored, it was more and more difficult for us. For me, I think we lost more time than seven minutes.”

On chances: “We had one chance with Amadou Onana and we did not score. But what a fantastic season we are having. We were tired and played open. But they have good players. After their goal, they were much more competitive.

“Now is the moment to be together and to understand how we are where we are. Today we did not achieve what we needed but it is still in our hands to get into a top position.”

Emery on looking for more from the players: “I was trying to push and get them to be positive. We were trying to dominate the match and not break our rhythm. We needed to think about what we were doing. We kept going and that is how we finished the game. We have still had a very good season and have good confidence that is the message.”

On players out with injury: “We have good players, of course there are injuries and we know that can happen. But with the players we have, we are here. We must continue to move forward.”

A Sky Sports interviewer said to Emery: “After their second goal, you headed straight down the tunnel at the end. Was that just frustration on your part?”

Emery replied: “No, the match was finished…”.

Rob Edwards was asked in his post-match press conference if he had bumped into the Aston Villa boss after the game. Per The Athletic’s Jacob Tanswell, Edwards said:

Earlier in the season, Emery failed to shake hands with Mikel Arteta following a 4-1 defeat. Emery said, “I can’t wait forever. It was cold.”

Wolves boss Rob Edwards speaking to Sky Sports: “Really proud, that’s why I came here, nights like that, to connect with the supporters like that. I know we are in a difficult position but I love football tonight like that, it’s brilliant.

“We were really committed, we didn’t get everything right in the first half, but Villa are good and clever, they can manipulate you and make it difficult to press.

“Second half was excellent. We really grew into the game and were really good against a brilliant team. You have to be good to get a result against them.”

On the changes he made at half-time: “We pressed slightly differently [in the second half] asked Adam to do the two centre-backs, and JJ and Mane on the two pivots, because it was difficult to get pressure on the two centre-backs and Onan and Luiz.

“We thought there would be lots of opportunities for us on transition, there were moments we didn’t take advantage of in the first half. I’m please we were ruthless when we needed to be.”

Edwards speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “Elation, relief! I know how big a game this is for us and our supporters. It’s a Midlands derby and we take pride in it. When the final goal went in it was the final nail in the coffin and I could enjoy the final 20 seconds.

“Villa are such a good team with loads of individual talent and quality, so you have to do your job. In transitional moments we needed to be clean, go for it or stay behind.

“In defence there was a great desire to keep the ball out of the net.”

On winning the derby despite their position in the table: “It’s special, really special. It’s been hanging over our heads. It’s not something I’ve focused on. To do it in this game, with everyone watching, it was important, it keeps us moving in the right direction.

On his touchline celebration for the second goal: “The old calf was close to going, I’m not at top speed. I was conscious of not falling over! My family was over in that corner, so it was nice to have that moment with them. I lost myself a bit there.”

Edwards speaking to Sky Sports: “Defending was amazing, there was desire to block and defend our goal with our lives. You need that not just in a derby, but all the time.

“We have been more solid – the stats over the last 15 games, we are right up there for defensive work. But the odd defensive mistake, you get punished at this level.

“We’re improving, that’s all we can do. We’ll keep our heads down and stay grounded. We will show spirit and fight and keep picking up as many points a we can.”

On the second half performance of Jackson Tchatchoua: “He’s a really honest guy, he gives everything. Because he’s so quick there’s an expectation he beats a man and puts a cross in. I want him to be brave and positive and on the front foot. His defensive works was excellent as well. I always want people to stick by the lads and keep backing them. Even if he makes a mistake, keep backing him.

Wolves keeper Jose Sa speaking to Sky Sports: “It was a very good performance from every single player. Villa did well but our fans deserve this win. It means a lot to them because it is a derby. It was great to give them this win tonight.”

On character as a team: “We have a lot of strong character and we will keep fighting game by game and see what happens. From the whole of the team, we defended and attacked well. A clean sheet is good for everyone. We will keep fighting.”

On their form earlier in the season: “Even today I have said we should have played like this from the beginning! But we will keep fighting.”