Football Fans Criticize Wolves for Highlighting VALORANT Team Over Club Results
Wolves football fans are criticizing the club for celebrating its VALORANT team’s victory over Gen.G while the Premier League squad continues to underperform. WOL now prepares to face Paper Rex in the Upper Bracket Final on June 20.
English football club Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) has found itself in hot water with its fanbase, but not for anything that happened on the pitch. The criticism came after the club’s official Twitter account celebrated its VALORANT esports team’s victory over South Korean powerhouse Gen.G in the Masters Toronto 2025 Upper Bracket Semifinals.
With that win, Wolves Esports (WOL) secured their spot in the Upper Bracket Final, where they’re now set to face Paper Rex on June 20, a huge moment for the organization’s esports division.
However, while the VALORANT team is thriving, many Wolves football fans aren’t exactly thrilled. The celebratory post, which has already crossed 3.5 million views, sparked a wave of backlash from supporters frustrated by the men’s football team’s recent struggles in the Premier League.
Why Wolves Football Fans Are Not Happy With VALORANT Division Success
In the comments, fans were quick to draw comparisons between the club’s esports success and its declining football form. Several harsh replies flooded the post:
“No one gives a FK! Sign some fking players for the football men’s 1st team and sack this load of bollocks off.”
“Nobody is interested in this bloody rubbish—we’re a football club, not an esports one. Try concentrating on the first team.”
“At least the VALORANT team knows how to win a match, unlike the soccer team, LMAO.”
Our Valorant team claim another scalp! 👏@WolvesEsports defying expectations and making a name for themselves in front of millions.#MastersToronto 🇨🇦pic.twitter.com/xA4uYMXep1
— Wolves (@Wolves) June 16, 2025
The anger stems from what fans see as misplaced priorities. Wolves’ football squad has been going through a rough patch, marked by underwhelming performances, loss of key players, and ongoing changes in leadership. For many fans, the club’s esports victories are little comfort when the actual team continues to slide down the table.
That said, Wolves’ venture into esports isn’t a one-off it’s part of a broader push by several traditional sports clubs to expand their presence in the competitive gaming world. And clearly, the VALORANT roster is delivering results.
Still, the contrast between the two teams' trajectories is hard to ignore. While Wolves Esports prepares for a high-stakes clash against Paper Rex, football supporters are still waiting for something to celebrate on matchday.
