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30 Aug 2025 09:06:32
JSL not named in the squad at all today, wasn’t at the team hotel last night.
1.) 30 Aug 2025 09:23:09
Oh wow
2.) 30 Aug 2025 09:23:37
We could be in trouble today, for the game as well as the obvious.
3.) 30 Aug 2025 09:38:03
Think I need to change my Super6 prediction
4.) 30 Aug 2025 09:38:36
According to X we've just had an offer of £30 Mill rejected for Matthis Abline. Read into that what you will.
5.) 30 Aug 2025 09:51:21
Think it’s obvious now that they’re looking for replacements. But surely you don’t sell your main goal threat, with only 3 days left, if you haven’t secured the signings
6.) 30 Aug 2025 10:04:25
HTP I believe you are right.
Liverpool will get there man as they always do - meaning JSL or Wissa going to Newcastle. Reading between the lines with the gossip that is saying VP would be happy for Yuri Alberto to replace JSL if possible, plus we don’t usually keep players that say they would be happy to go, it all looks like a late £60-£65m offer could be successful. We are being prepared for the inevitable, but we need another forward. I still believe that will be a loan with VP praying it will be Yuri
7.) 30 Aug 2025 10:15:09
Read yesterday that JSL had a ‘light injury’ and VP didn’t want to risk him. All very dodgy. Is Larsen really injured or has he become a Manchild? Only time will tell. I’d rather he go than damage our chances of getting points - as Cunha did.
8.) 30 Aug 2025 11:15:05
If the Korean starts today he's staying. and we simply cannot play a player with 0 confidence. Hope somebody else has goals in them.we'll see.
9.) 30 Aug 2025 11:16:03
He's injured. The timing of the injury has piqued the interests of the media who are putting 2 and 2 together and making 5.
10.) 30 Aug 2025 11:37:28
Matthis Abline still does not want to come to Wolves.
11.) 30 Aug 2025 11:38:53
He could have an injury, could be his head is not really in the right place, could be that he is going to be sold, or possibly VP just doesn't know if he's going to be sold or a combination of the above.
12.) 30 Aug 2025 12:23:53
Clearly Wolves need strikers better than all of the ones currently at the club bar JSL, so selling him seems mad.
But if Vitor has 2 targets in mind that he believes are good enough and both can be obtained for the price Wolves can sell JSL for then, although I am hugely sceptical, fair enough.
Doing all this in the last few hours of the transfer window seems, to put it mildly, "difficult". Also even if Vitor believes they (the unknown, yet to arrive strikers), are good enough they at best will take a few weeks to settle and surely still carry a high risk of not making the grade.
Far far from a happy place and with the Everton game, one of probably something like 8 games Wolves have to save the season, taking place this afternoon without any of the soln's in place it is i'm afraid another shambles!
(I accept if JSL really is injured then it is only the failure to have adequate back ups in place that is Jeff's fault not JSL's injury! Before I am told that Jeff isn't to blame for JSL's injury)
13.) 30 Aug 2025 13:09:09
But we do have back up for JSL. Hwang and Sasa. The problem is that they are not good enough and VP cannot move them on because everyone has seen what they can do and are not interested. They fitted the system of the managers that brought them in, not VPs.
29 Aug 2025 17:32:22
Quick question for the Ed’s….
It’s gone a bit quiet with Newcastle and Larsen, but the general idea was they were after a replacement for Isak and Wilson. Do you think they’ll come back with a bigger, improved offer over the weekend? Or do you think they’ll still bag Wissa to play alongside the big German lad
{Ed001's Note - I expect it to be Wissa and Woltemade now. Wolves rejected their bids.}
1.) 29 Aug 2025 18:01:32
Thanks Ed 001
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
28 Aug 2025 13:08:07
From what I’m reading now, Larsen has told wolves he would Respectfully like to leave, to head north. But Jeff Shi has told him he’s not leaving in this window, and he’s also told Newcastle that JSL is not for sale, or moving, this summer.
If that’s correct, it’s about the only thing that Shi has got right
1.) 28 Aug 2025 13:27:44
Yes I read this on molineux news - ? Jorgen Strand Larsen politely informed Wolves of wish to make Newcastle move. Chairman Jeff Shi told 25yo not possible this window. Well done Jeff, hopefully jsl doesn’t thro toys out of pram.
2.) 28 Aug 2025 13:37:59
I said this very thing yesterday but no one believed me.
3.) 28 Aug 2025 13:51:43
Jeff Shi will use this as an excuse to sell him on Monday.
4.) 28 Aug 2025 14:33:12
What the club will be weighing up is will we get more money for him in January or next Summer than we are being offered now? And also does keeping mean we will definitely stay up but if we sell him we are likely to get relegated. I guess no one really knows the answer to those questions but if the club believe we will stay up and we won’t get more money in January or next summer then selling now makes sense.
5.) 28 Aug 2025 16:22:47
What would you do Ruitonwolf?
Seems easy to moan and blame Fosun but fans don't offer realistic or decent options to strengthen the team
I think £65M+ for JSL is wild money considering we signed him 8 weeks ago.
I think we need to strengthen through the spine of the team really another cb, x2 cm and a forward needed.
Disappointed Soler and Renato Sanches have been missed.
I think Casado and Uche would be great.
Still think there are a few deals that could be done Disasi, Casado, Arokadare and Alberto would be class and really strengthen the team even if JSL leaves.
6.) 28 Aug 2025 16:26:53
Slinger no we won't. He's only commanding that sort of fee because of the situation Newcastle are in. I very much doubt any other club would pay that much for him. He's good but he's not £60m good is he if we are honest!
7.) 28 Aug 2025 18:05:43
It's also fine mentioning all those names but NONE of them are homegrown and we're at the limit for overseas players so it would have to be 1 in 1 out
8.) 28 Aug 2025 18:06:27
Slinger, I agree with you entirely, but you know what Shi is like.
9.) 29 Aug 2025 00:32:58
I don’t see why if Larsen scores another 14-18 goals this season why his value would not be 65-75 at end of season. Goal scorers are hard to come by and he has shown he can cut it. If he was more consistent however last season he could have had closer to 20 goals and in a team like us that is fantastic.
10.) 29 Aug 2025 12:28:49
Wolfie if that's the case why are we linked with Akorodare, Uche, Kenneth Taylor?
They are all foreign as well.
28 Dec 2023 14:55:01
Fabrizio Romano saying a deal has been agreed for Fabio Silva to join Rangers on loan. No agreement in place to make it permanent.
1.) 28 Dec 2023 15:06:59
Looks definite HTP.
Other reports saying Rangers are paying his wages, paying a small fee, with no obligation to buy.
Hopefully it works for the lad. Not his fault the silly fee and wages agreed by Shi.
2.) 28 Dec 2023 15:37:53
Surely there's a no.9 coming in to replace him? I get the impression GON doesn't fancy Sasa much either.
{Ed002's Note - Wolves want to add a striker in January. Mo Amoura, Marcos Acuna and Boulaye Dia are among the options.}
3.) 28 Dec 2023 16:06:41
Interesting that they're exploring the Marcos Acuna option, I know RAN is off to the AFCON, but there's Bueno and Toti Gomes that can play at LWB.
4.) 28 Dec 2023 17:23:42
Hopefully Fabio will get some experience in a sort of tier 1.5 league as well as a little European football in the ko stages of the Europa league.
5.) 28 Dec 2023 18:05:58
Last chance saloon Fabio hope he comes back full of confidence and a success if he cannot score in Glasgow he never will
6.) 28 Dec 2023 18:40:20
I really hope he finds some form and confidence at Rangers and he comes back a better player.
7.) 29 Dec 2023 06:23:18
Firstly no blame should be attached to Silva, not his fault Shi has wasted £35million in fees and £4million each year on wages.
One of the main reasons why Shi created the FFP situation for the Club.
This loan is important for the lad, potentially help his confidence, as he should score a few at that level.
Also important for Wolves, if he does start scoring, hopefully we may get some money back on a reasonable transfer fee.
Intriguing, as strong speculation that Kalajdzic is also being moved on.
Suggests there are firm plans for replacements.
8.) 29 Dec 2023 13:10:43
I’ve said before, on here, and at games, Silva simply isn’t good enough. He will never make the grade as a premier number 9. I’ve actually concentrated on him when he’s played. His positioning in the box, for corners, his runs and movement, simply not up to par. I also watched some of his games out on loan, the first time he came up against decent defence, which happened to be West Ham in Europe, he was back to square one. No disrespect to Scottish football, but yes he will probably score up there. Hopefully he does and it ups his value, because even if he scores up there, he will still struggle back down here. We really do need to off load the lad.
9.) 29 Dec 2023 17:43:20
Not so sure he'll score in Scotland either. Refs allow a more physical game up there and Silva unfortunately looks a Sunday league player. Shame for him as he comes across as a really nice guy, but ruined by silly money amd huge expectations that can not be fulfilled.
10.) 29 Dec 2023 18:00:05
I just don't understand why everyone always has a go at Jeff Shi and blame him for the signings that haven't worked our for us. I don't think he scouted Fabio Silva personally. That would have been the job of the scouting team that Nuno put in place. They would have had to convince Shi that Silva was a worthwhile signing. All Jeff does is sign the cheques based on what the scouting team tell him is and isn't worthwhile.
11.) 29 Dec 2023 19:59:21
Let’s reserve judgement until after Rangers loan. Silva has always shown glimpses of potential. Brave decision to go to Rangers. Tough environment and massively under the microscope. If he comes through that he will have credit in the bank and can return to us or move on with a good transfer fee.
Rangers moveisa wi, win for us, Saar as I can see.
12.) 30 Dec 2023 07:02:20
Jas, sorry, Shi was responsible for agreeing the the ridiculous fee and the eye-watering wages for an 18-year old,
You don't need to understand any thing about football to realise it was an unrealistic financial risk.
100% his mistake.
13.) 30 Dec 2023 09:40:05
In that case Rugeley, Jeff Shi should be heralded as a genius. After all, he paid the high fees and wages for Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota, Moutinho, Jimenez and Cunha. Or does the recruitment team take the credit.
14.) 30 Dec 2023 09:57:14
Smart move to send him on loan again. If he can get a few goals he'll be a far more saleable asset than he is right now
15.) 30 Dec 2023 10:12:25
Jas, Neves, Jota, Moutinho and Jimenez all brought to the Club by Mendes at the time Dalrymple was still CEO.
Cunha was a Lopetequi and Hobbs signing.
When Shi kicked Dalrymple out and took direct control we had 6/7 bad transfer windows.
It is only the last 2 when we have stopped the freefall and money wasting.
Credit goes to Hobbs, Lopetequi and O'Neil for a steadying of the ship.
16.) 30 Dec 2023 12:37:36
Rugeley, Jeff Shi is the CEO and gas been ever since Fosun took over. You can't pick and choose who and when he gets the blame. The fact is the scouting team identify the players not the CEO.
Was Darylmple that good for us in comparison. Isn't he responsible for Cutrone, Miranda, Afobe (2nd time), Oniangue, Mir, Stevenson, Yang Yang, Marshall, Vinagre, Campana, Dadashov, Vallejo and Jordao.
Wasn't he also defrauding the club hence why he was placed on gardening leave.
17.) 30 Dec 2023 12:52:11
New information on Dalrymple for me.
Seems to be doing OK at Harlequins.
18.) 30 Dec 2023 16:29:21
Totally disagree Rugeley. Fabio has great instincts in terms of run and positioning. Where he has gotten grief is in taking advantage of said positioning.
Has any player gotten as open as he continuously does. He’s an A+ in terms of movement and instincts (strength has hurt him though). The finishing will hopefully catch up.
19.) 30 Dec 2023 17:52:21
I accept we have different opinions.
Whatever, he can't be blamed for the situation.
Wishing him, you and all associated with Wolves All Good Things in 2024.
20.) 30 Dec 2023 18:27:23
Agree Jas about Shi always seen it how I see it is.
Pointless posting what I see/think as always falls on deaf ears regarding Shi and fosun.
We winning of late, Neto back GON to sign his own players in January.
Silva good luck at Rangers.
Needs a run in the team to get his wish of playing and contributing to his team.
HNY.
21.) 30 Dec 2023 23:14:19
Happy New Year to you all too.
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24 Aug 2025 07:07:25
Does anyone know if the tickets for the West Ham match have been automatically downloaded onto our Smartcards for entry on Tuesday? I’ve had no email with a ticket to download, with the game only a couple of days away- one of those being a bank hols. I’ve usually had my tickets emailed by now.
1.) 24 Aug 2025 10:56:58
I brought some yesterday for myself and my daughter. All I have received is a confirmation email from Ticketmaster but no tickets. I'm hoping it will come through when the ticket office re-open on Tuesday morning!
2.) 24 Aug 2025 16:23:27
Checked availability, looks like all those who renewed season tickets are giving this one a miss, speaks volumes for why they renewed and what they think of what's on offer.
21 Apr 2025 15:32:37
On another happy note, it’s now 0-2 to Derby at the Poorthorns. What a great bank holiday weekend
02 Apr 2025 10:37:04
Paul Merson, are you still watching?
26 Jan 2025 10:13:26
Yet again yesterday, we had the number 11 shirt standing around doing nothing. No runs, no movement, a couple of short jogs which I presume were just to keep warm. We all question why he keeps getting picked. The answer is a simple one, just got outside the ground after final whistle. Every game I leave the south bank (Waterloo road exit), an orderly queue of young Koreans waiting for a photo and autograph. As we said yesterday again, he contributes little on the pitch, but he sells shirts. It’s all down to marketing.
1.) 26 Jan 2025 16:07:54
He did head 3 balls as well halftime. Well worth his shift.
11 Jan 2025 17:17:57
Well, we won’t be getting the Boggies next round
31 Aug 2025 12:07:45
Captain material Arddunby
31 Aug 2025 11:26:03
He’s been dropped for disciplinary reasons. Apparently a bust up with coaching staff on the training ground.
30 Aug 2025 09:51:21
Think it’s obvious now that they’re looking for replacements. But surely you don’t sell your main goal threat, with only 3 days left, if you haven’t secured the signings
30 Aug 2025 09:38:03
Think I need to change my Super6 prediction
29 Aug 2025 18:01:32
Thanks Ed 001
{Ed001's Note - very welcome.}
24 Oct 2025 13:38:19
A song I’ve mentioned at the match a few times now, fitting lyrics and a bit more ‘uptempo’ than Mary Hopkins. How about Hungry Like The Wolf, Duran Duran?
27 Sep 2025 14:19:45
People really need to read up on the true facts about Jack
27 Sep 2025 12:54:35
The same Sir Jack who had government grants and various other hand outs, for every part of the ground development
31 Aug 2025 08:58:42
According to Molineux News, it’s pretty much a done deal, and he’s flying in this morning, now, to take his medical and finalise the transfer
26 Aug 2025 11:43:02
Old Wulf, you said the same the other day, that it would be a very low turnout. Have you looked on the website for tickets? It was saying yesterday that it’s sold out, none available, so where is all this standing room you keep talking of?