Wolves banter 5

09 Sep 2026 07:39:02
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08 Sep 2026 18:38:33
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08 Sep 2026 14:23:41
With the signing of Bernard Traore, I make that 23 full internationals on our books and a squad that almost all clubs
in this league can only dream of! FWAW.

08 Sep 2026 16:42:54
To be honest, I think that when the Wolves team clicks, they'll smash most opponents into oblivion. The team at full strength might not be as strong as the West Ham team, but there is a togetherness at Wolves that doesn't exist at West Ham. Wolves also have one player that West Ham don't.

Imagine...

GK: Sa

RB: Trippier (C)
RCB: Djiga
LCB: Krejci (Best LCB in the Champ)
LB: Bueno

DM: Andre
CM: James

RW: Gomes
AM: Lopez (Best player in the Champ)
LW: Mane

ST: Jimenez

That team is awesome.

Once Trippier is back, the team will cease shipping goals. At times, the football being played is mesmerising. Sadly, the defending is currently comical. Trippier will stop that.

Outside of the first team, Wolves have solid back up options.

Trippier comes back and Wolves will be unstoppable. 🐺 🐺 🐺

09 Sep 2026 06:25:10
Really, really hope you are right, TLT.
To "click", the defence needs sorting. 10 goals already conceded.
Time for the manager to show if he has what it takes.

08 Sep 2026 13:55:42
Until the stupid own goal and poor 2nd half v Bham, I thought our football, at least going forward, was much better this year compared to under Rob.
Think we have to allow CP a little time, Andre with James rather than Munetsi has to happen ASAP.


Do we have anyone that can replace Jackson? I get the feeling he will start again at the weekend regardless.

08 Sep 2026 16:59:01
It's better than that, Banksy.

Ignore the daft defending as that'll soon stop.

Look at Krejci's celebration when he scored against the Blues. Look at Lopez's celebration. That's a team that is 1) together and 2) is aware of how good it is.

It simply needs Jimenez 100% fit and Trippier at RB.

This isn't the beer talking, because I don't drink.

Once that Wolves team clicks - so long as key players stay fit - most teams in the Championship will be swept aside with ease.

People are going mad, but the reality is Wolves are five games in and key players have either been injured, unavailable, or unfit.

It'll soon be nothing but: "You've seen the Wolves, now f*** off home."

08 Sep 2026 19:19:30
Hope you correct The Lovely Train. I like your optimism. 🤞👍

08 Sep 2026 10:25:48
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08 Sep 2026 03:10:32
We can't keep changing managers, terminating contracts costs a few million, which in turn affects our transfer budget, though with Fosun in charge I use the term transfer budget very loosely.

08 Sep 2026 10:15:54
How much it is costing to be out of the Premier League is the question Fosun should be asking?
Agree, there is no point changing manager without the financial backing of the owners, even though there are some good managers available.

08 Sep 2026 12:00:17
Exactly Wandering Stars, mate, you would've thought relegation would've been the kick up the backside Fosun needed, but it seems not.

08 Sep 2026 12:21:21
Sacking Cesar Peixoto would be insanity in the extreme. I would turn my back on Wolves. I'm already near to the end of the road with Fosun. Sacking CP would be the final straw.

The incessant sacking of head coaches has to stop, because it creates a situation where people are becoming head coaches in order to be sacked.

08 Sep 2026 15:19:43
What's this all about? Have I missed something?

08 Sep 2026 19:03:26
No, Old Wulf, mate, just me rambling a bit, but some on X are already calling to sack him.

08 Sep 2026 07:39:02
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07 Sep 2026 23:08:44
For me the defensive issues over the first 5 games have been 3 fold:
 
Neither of the full backs are strong enough defensively. Consequently, crosses are coming in far too easily and far too often - the return of Trippier and possibly the new guy Konan (sp? ) should alleviate this.

The Gks and CBs have been weak dealing with the crosses.  However going forwards Sa should be, despite his issues at WHU, a major upgrade on Bentley and Krejci is a massive upgrade on Toti so the ability to deal with crosses should improve.

The CM is disjointed with Munetsi leaving Andre exposed, either due to poor positional discipline/inability or instructions, and Andre making errors, (possibly as a result? ), so that shots are being allowed from the edge of the box. The inclusion of James should alleviate this.

The goals conceded,  to a not insignificant extent, can be traced to these 3 factors.

Against Blackburn both goals come from crosses down the left - Wolfe and Toti
Against Preston the goal is a shot from the middle that the Gk should save - James tries to close down but can't get to the scorer.
Against Stoke a shot from the middle that Munetsi tries to close down - but a shot that was too good but won't be repeated often! 
Against WHU The first was a shot from middle that Andre was slow to close down that the Gk also had no chance with - so despite the statement above an unstoppable shot was repeated. The 2nd was a penalty after Andre was beaten and foolishly tried to make up for it by snapping in and conceding a pen. The 3rd was a deflected shot that again Sa had no chance with - a fluke that should not be repeated often and the 4th was a corner that no one dealt with and Sa did not cover himself in glory over.
Against Brum a sensational shot - as before, indeed the 3rd one, that should not be repeated - from a cross from the left, to be fair not unchallenged, with Andre slightly off his man as the left CB Krejci was pulled out of position. The 2nd was a bizarre surely not to be repeated OG.

All in all a bizarre OG, a fluke, 3  unstoppable shots, 1 stoppable shot all from the edge of the middle of the box, a pen and 3 from crosses.  

Improve the 3 features identified, (and the steps to do so are simple and indeed have begun to be taken), and at least one of the Blackburn goals is not scored, the Preston goal is not scored,  WHU's 4th is not scored and Brum's 2nd is not scored.

Wolves have 4 more points and are top and everyone is happy!

Consequently hold tight and let Wolves continue to solve the issues and things should improve.  

08 Sep 2026 06:39:41
Too many goals that shouldn't be repeated because they are worldies or brilliant strikes are actually getting repeated on a regular basis, so there's got to be a reason. That reason, in my view, is that lots of our players are ineffective in closing down and actually marking opponents.

Without space, none of those goals would have been scored. Surely, this can be effectively addressed by appropriate coaching.

08 Sep 2026 08:49:19
The defensive issues have been there since GON was coach. VP had a short-lived amount of joy, but our defensive record since JLO has been shocking.

As much as I didn't believe in Edwards, I think the negative football he had the team playing was because he knew the ability of the players, and was trying to stop us being spanked 4-0 every week.

We've now changed the system with most of the same personnel to a back 4 with a new coach. That will take time to work - if it does at all.

As Old Wulf says, closing down and marking are poor. But they're basics.

The own goal was beyond words as well. I was taught as a schoolboy, if you have to play it back to the keeper, play it either side of the post. That way, if there's an error, you concede a corner and not a goal. Jackson put Sa in an impossible situation with that pass. It's a mistake that just should not happen at that level of football.

08 Sep 2026 09:08:35
I think Sa gets a bum deal, as all keepers do when they concede, but we could be alot worse off without him, have we noted saves made in the games so far?
No, he's not perfect. Who is?
I'm glad he's signed a contract and glad we've got him over other choices.
I don't understand people who blame him for not getting Jackson's woeful ball, Sa wasn't expecting anything like it and wasn't anywhere close enough to stop it.
Full back wise, Tripps is the class we need, obviously. Lima maybe could be more 'lightweight' than Jackson, but crosses maybe more accurate, but until Tripps return I'd stick with Jackson.


MF, yes, Andre is isolated, Munestsi races around and pops up unexpectedly every now and then, but I think the new lad should get the nod and provide a more stable footing.
Raul adds that bit of nous, distraction and ability up front, but sadly isn't as young as he was. I've actually got big hopes for Nease (is it?). I've never seen him, know nothing of him, but a gut feeling is that, as the season goes on, he may well grow into the role with confidence.

08 Sep 2026 09:35:19
What the club needs is an experienced defender who can come in and improve the starting eleven, much like Craig Dawson did a few years ago. Someone like Adam Webster, who is a free agent.

08 Sep 2026 10:35:56
Old agreed, and that was my point 3. Clearly, too many shots are being allowed from the edge of the box. However, I think only the Whu first obviously could have been closed down. For the others, the CM was not in a bad position and was trying, but due to the skill (?) of the forward, he was unable to do so.
Abbey agreed, and I acknowledge that in my post. Although he was poor v Whu so far this season, the only goal he should have stopped is the Whu 4th - the others were not his fault, either flukes, pens, OGs or shots he has no right to save.


Good, I agree and said so regularly during the transfer window. For me, Mings was the one to go for, although I see he is now playing for Villa, so may not have been available after all, but Webster is certainly not a bad idea - and HG!
You would need to shift out another player to fit him into the squad, and assuming Santi is the one making room for B Traore, I'd guess either Jrb or Said, both of whom are currently injured.

07 Sep 2026 18:53:52.
After the Blues game I have a couple of comments.
Jackson is awfully and to be honest should have been replaced in the summer.
If we play Andre then it has to be with another two in mid flield.
Don’t think Raul is match fit.


Fer Lopez is a baller.
The two CB looked decent however our left is an issue which could be resolved with a three man midfield.
Mane is a luxury.
Armstrong is a starter.
Just my thoughts.

07 Sep 2026 20:44:04
Other than Armstrong is a starter, I somewhat agree, but for me, Armstrong is poor.

07 Sep 2026 21:11:25
Armstrong does not justify his place. He is not strong, physical, hard working, and has little quality. He reminds me of Hwang. He never gave his all and was not good enough. Belgarde would be the one for me once fit, he has enough to be moulded into that role.

However, Tolu would have been ideal in the Championship, but wherever he plays he needs a strong, disciplined manager.

07 Sep 2026 21:53:08
I do think Armstrong is very hard working. He always seems to be making runs, but doesn't often get the ball. However, Ronevo, I agree with your other points and that miss was shocking.

08 Sep 2026 08:52:41
I gotta be honest. There's no way to excuse it. Armstrong's miss was terrible, but, and it's a but with exceptions, I prefer him to Mane as a team player.
In the first half I noticed Armstrong clearing away in defence. His running takes defenders away from Fer and Raul, and also his positive runs rarely get fed.
Mane, I find, is a little static off the ball, and slow in his decision making when he gets it.
Of course he can be electric taking on players and can score a spectacular goal, but that's where he's so frustrating, coz he'll shoot when he should pass, and try a pass when he should shoot.


He's young, he's got talent, and he worries teams, but he's got a lot to learn, one of them being 'meet the ball'. He relies too much on receipt and turning a player, and he won't get much joy with that in the Championship in terms of free kicks.
I think there are times for one or the other. At the moment it's an Armstrong start, Mane coming on to light us up.

07 Sep 2026 14:25:30
After the Blues game I have the same doubts after watching our first game v Blackburn.

Our two CDM Andre & Munetsi aren’t doing there job in my opinion.
Munetsi seems to have been told to attack more leaving big holes in which we are being exploited.

I see a lot of moaning about other players but I can’t remember seeing anyone mentioning the fact Andre hasn’t looked the same player.
Celebrating winning a throw in v Preston near there goal and few times since.

My point is we seem quick to blame a player like Jackson but there’s other players who seem to get away with bad games.



Not sure if it’s a formation issue for Andre or if it’s a form issue.

I’ll back what ever 11 is put on the field as that what we should be doing in my opinion.

Not one of us feels as bad as Jackson after what happened so let’s sing his name and back the lad as we all want to win.

My 11 for next weekend would be:

Sa
Jackson Djiga Krejci Hugo

Doyle Andre

Lopez. James. Mane

Raul.
Need to change it up as Raul isn’t getting anything fed through to him.

Just my thoughts on what I’ve seen on the pitch and also what I’ve read.
Back the lads we all want a great season.

07 Sep 2026 15:28:29
No, Doyle is rubbish, sorry.
I don't get the love for him. He's worse than Munetsi.
I'd play that young lad Neave alongside Raul, as he has pace.

07 Sep 2026 16:30:12
Have to agree with RKO regarding Tommy Doyle. He offers almost nothing.

There is no reason for Peixoto to be selecting Doyle before Bellegarde or Boubacar Traore.

07 Sep 2026 19:22:29
I agree with Rated too. If Munetsi is told to be more offensive and push up, then it isn't necessarily his fault that Andre is left alone at times. And, if that is the case, then I would prefer James in place of Munetsi, since he is a better attacking option imo.

Doyle isn't the best replacement. If we are playing two true defensive mids, then Munetsi should be adequate alongside Andre. I'm sure Andre is still used to Joao Gomes being right there with him. It takes time to adjust to new personnel.

07 Sep 2026 21:01:02
Andre and Gomez were the main reason for no midfield creativity last season, resulting in square balls, back passing, and running into trouble. This is what Andre is continuing to do. Jordan James needs to be played in midfield.

He will be our star player and future legend. Watch him go. However, like everyone has said, we need the defence sorted. We now have the players, if their heads are with Wolves.

08 Sep 2026 14:17:17
Can only assume that Jonk has forgotten that Rodrigo Gomes exists. FWAW.