Tom Hounsell has steered Wycombe Wanderers to three consecutive victories and a climb up the League One table, but the interim boss is not looking beyond his current task. The 30-year-old, who took over after Michael Duff's sacking earlier this month, has overseen wins over Leyton Orient, Chelsea Under-21s and Wigan to lift the Chairboys from second-bottom to 14th place.
Immediate impact
Hounsell's tenure began with a dramatic 3-2 win at Leyton Orient on 12 September. He followed that with a 2-1 victory over Chelsea's youngsters in the EFL Trophy and, most recently, a 1-0 league triumph at Wigan on Saturday. Dan Casey scored the decisive goal at the DW Stadium, converting an assist from Cauley Woodrow in the 68th minute. That result means Wycombe now sit 14th in the table with nine points from seven matches, a position fans can track on our standings page.
Speaking after the win at Wigan, Hounsell was clear about his priorities. "I'm employed by this football club, ultimately, to help us get wins," he said. "That's my commitment and it's a commitment from the whole staff." When asked about the possibility of taking the job permanently, he deflected the focus back onto the squad. "I've said it before. My thoughts are never on myself, it's about the group of players."
Building momentum
The recent run of form marks a stark turnaround from the difficult start to the season, which included a 5-1 defeat at Stockport County. Hounsell, who had a previous 12-match stint as interim boss at Burton Albion in 2024, has instilled a resilience that has yielded seven points from the last three league games. The team's recent results, including a 3-3 draw with Milton Keynes Dons, are available on our fixtures list.
Attention now turns to a local derby against Reading at Adams Park this Saturday. Wycombe have taken 10 points from their opening seven matches, and their next fixture is against Reading, who are currently eighth in the table. Hounsell will be hoping his players can maintain their focus and deliver another positive result in front of their own supporters.
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