NATHAN SHI has acknowledged Wolves fans “deserve better” after the club’s relegation was confirmed on Monday, and promised they would “respond with clarity and conviction.”

A woeful start to the campaign meant a place in the bottom three has been a formality for months and ever since Shi arrived as interim executive chairman in December.

West Ham’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Monday confirmed bottom-of-the-table Wolves would go down to the Championship after an eight-year stay in the top flight.

In a statement after relegation was confirmed, Shi said: “Confirmation of our relegation is a difficult moment for everyone connected to Wolves.

“While this is a deeply disappointing outcome, work has been under way since my arrival in December to ensure we are ready to respond with clarity and conviction.

“We are clear on what needs to improve, and our focus is now on strengthening the club, building momentum and creating a team our supporters can believe in. We know what is required and will approach the months ahead with purpose.

“We know this season has tested your loyalty and patience. Your backing, home and away, has not been taken for granted.

“You deserve better and giving you a club you can genuinely be proud of is what drives everything we do from this point forward.”