Wolves have sacked set piece coach Jack Wilson with the side bottom of the Premier League.

The Scot only joined from Manchester City in the summer, becoming the club’s first dedicated set-piece specialist, but it has been accepted the move has not worked out.

Wilson leaves after Saturday’s 5-3 defeat at Brentford where the squad struggled from corners.

Wolves scored 15 goals from set plays last season, under the supervision of the coaches, but Wilson struggled to make the impact the club wanted.

When asked about Wilson and the trend of set piece coaches last month Gary O’Neil appeared lukewarm about the role.

He told BBC Sport: “It has become a lot more complicated and more detailed, it doesn’t mean it’s any better but it’s the way the game has gone and you have to be able to keep up.”

Wolves have the worst defence in the division, conceding 21, and have a goal difference of -12.

They host Manchester City after the international break as one of four teams still looking for a first league win.

The decision also underlines the backing for O’Neil – who was the driving force behind the decision – by the club despite their poor start.