George Saville admits life was tough at Wolves
Ex-midfielder George Saville says there were 'no excuses' for his tough time at Wolves – and admits it was a 'difficult situation' to be played out of position at left back.
The 24-year-old has conceded that Wolves fans never saw the best of him in three years Molineux, after completing a permanent move to fellow Championship club Millwall.
He made 57 appearances for the club, scoring six goals, after a £1m switch from Chelsea in 2014. It's believed Wolves have recouped their fee when selling him to the Lions, where he's penned a three-year contract.
Saville ended his Wolves career playing at left back, filling in for the injured Matt Doherty during a 3-1 defeat at Derby where he was given a torrid time by Tom Ince.
He told London News Online of his time at Wolves: "It was just very tough. Very stop and start. There’s no excuses really, I’m not shying away from anything. I played in numerous positions there. I was in and out. There was no real consistency.
“I had stages last season when I was playing left-back. I’m not a left-back. So it was hard for me. But there were times where I did play well. It was just broken up. There was no real momentum, which I know I’m capable of.
“I’m not going to be the one to throw my toys out of the pram. The manager needed me at left-back. I’m playing up against a top Championship winger.
"It’s a difficult situation when I know what I can do in my own position. But that has been and gone now. Hopefully I’ll get a good opportunity here.”
He will now look to make a big impact with Millwall alongside fellow new signing Jed Wallace, who ended his two-year stay at Wolves when moving at the same time as Saville.
Saville added: “I’m fond of the football club, fond of the fans – I enjoyed my time here last time. It gives us a good start.
“Looking back at my first time here (on loan) it was probably not playing time that I needed. It was just the experience of coming out of your bubble at Chelsea and experiencing men’s football.
“I don’t mind it being a demanding crowd. The fans here care. They want to see the team doing well. When you’re doing well they are the best fans ever. When you’re not they will let you know, which is completely fine with me. I’d probably be the same if I was a fan. You’ve just got to thrive off it and push yourself.”
