Wolves Banter Archive August 30 2015

30 Aug 2015 16:16:40
Hi first post on this site. Went yesterday first big surprise Stearman! Did not see that coming. Woudnt you just know it was his photo on the programme cover. Thought we did ok defensively but oh dear goal keeping again! What has happened to Ikeme? That's five goals already this season down to goal keeping errors. Apart from that Charlton never had a sniff. Looks as though Dicko is going to be out for a while. Charlton were unbeaten this season so I reckon it was always going to be a tight game. a win is a win is a win in my book. I know a lot of people don't like this diamond shape but I think last season we were a bit too open to the counter attack. I think it just needs tweeking a bit. I like Edwards but he is wasted out wide. Keep it tight for an hour then change it if needs be. Weve got to accommodate for Edwards coming on those late runs into the box. I think we might still do some business bringing players in. Jacketts been bold let's hope he's made the right calls

30 Aug 2015 21:44:16
Agree with all your observations and need to find way to accommodate what Edwards brings as goal threat without playing him in a position in which his shortcomings make us vulnerable. Only option is to play him just behind lone striker in my opinion.

30 Aug 2015 01:00:25
Must admit I'm quite happy with what's happened over the last 24 hours. I personally hated Stearman while in the Premier League. Him, Berra, Johnson and Ward all together in defense? It still keeps me awake at night! However, the past 2 years he's improved ten fold. He's finally looked like a leader. His passion for the club also could never be called into question. Is he the best center back we have? No. Is his influence a very positive one? Definitely. Is Batth ready to step up and replace him (when fit of course)? Maybe. Hause or Ebanks-Landell certainly aren't, they need experience beside them.

As for VLP, I'm a little gutted to be honest. His debut versus Norwich was breathtaking. I just don't understand why he hasn't shone since. The potential is there and I personally wish him well at Leeds. But young Ojo has already eclipsed him in just a handful of appearances. That tells its own tale. Henry and Edwards meanwhile are indispensable in midfield right now.

A hard fought win meanwhile will at least get out chins off our chests. Great to see ALF nab his first goal. But we need now to make some more big decisions before 6 P.M Tuesday. We need either a new goalkeeper or to offer Ikeme a vote of utter confidence - it is however alarming to see his dip in performances since Martinez arrived. We also need a winger and a striker. Keeping Afobe, now Dicko is injured, is also essential. In our current situation, it'd be suicidal to take the £15m.

31 Aug 2015 07:53:48
Yes I think all that too. Taking 2m for Stearman is good business 2years ago we could only give him away and I presume he became a better player after Johnson was out of the way. I don't believe anyone has offered that kind of money for Afobe but if they have we have to take it because its a lot for a Championship player and would be easy to spend I and get in 2or3 good players.