Wolves boss Mick McCarthy defended his controversial team selection but admitted he could understand the angry reaction of his club's supporters following the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United.
McCarthy made 10 changes to the side that defeated Tottenham at White Hart Lane and, although his line-up competed well for half an hour, once Wayne Rooney opened United's account from the penalty spot, there was never any doubt about the result.
Nemanja Vidic headed home number two just before the break and Antonio Valencia profited from an excellent piece of skill from Dimitar Berbatov to crash home the third.
It was too much for the travelling Wolves faithful, who chanted "we want our money back", "where is our first team" and "£40 to watch the reserves" before making their way back down the M6.
"I can understand that reaction," said McCarthy.
"But at the end of the season I will be judged on whether Wolves have stayed in the Premier League or not.
"It was my strongest team - because it was a team with fresh legs."
