Wolves technical director Matt Jackson has candidly acknowledged that fans have every reason to be "cynical" about the club's leadership, following a tense Q&A session at Molineux that laid bare the growing disconnect between the boardroom and the stands.

The former Everton and Norwich City defender, alongside head coach Rob Edwards and executive chairman Nathan Shi, faced a grilling from 250 passionate supporters during the event hosted by BBC Radio WM on Tuesday. The atmosphere was charged as one fan directly challenged the trio to explain why the faithful should maintain any confidence in those steering the club through turbulent waters.

Jackson didn't shy away from the tough questions. "You're right, you should be cynical, you should question us, we have to prove to you," he admitted. "There are no words I can give you that are going to give you that confidence. We absolutely have to prove ourselves to you."

In a heartfelt appeal, he added: "What I can do is show you over the coming months, as part of this team, that we do have the same passion you have. This club, it might surprise you, might just mean as much to us as it does to you. Because our families' lives depend on our success here. That's a really important element. We care, it matters to us. It matters to us every single second of every single day when we try and do our best."

The spotlight then turned to Edwards, whose tenure since replacing Vitor Pereira in November has been anything but smooth. With just five wins from 28 matches across all competitions and 16 defeats, the former Middlesbrough boss didn't mince words when a fan called out the dismal results.

"I think it is unacceptable, you're right, it's embarrassing," Edwards confessed. "The players are maxing out and that's the difficult part. We're a collective and I'll take responsibility of course but it's not an effort thing, it's the fact that we're the worst team in the league. That's the bottom line."

He continued with brutal honesty: "I'll be careful what I say because I've got to work with the boys as well for the next couple of weeks but we're not good enough. That's the situation we came into. I knew coming here in November, I might be sitting here in front of a lot of very angry people because this place is in a mess."

For Wolves fans who have endured a season of frustration, these raw admissions from the club's leadership mark a pivotal moment. The message from Jackson and Edwards is clear: rebuilding trust won't come through promises alone, but through tangible results on the pitch. As the club looks to turn the tide, supporters will be watching closely to see if actions finally match words.