Wolves banter 9

08 Jan 2026 07:06:36
Seen the game good second half performance but what really is getting to me. Jackson he's supposed to be a wing bang fastest player in the league yet only once did he get to the byline. He gets the ball but passes sideways or backwards even when he has the space to attack the defender.

08 Jan 2026 10:15:33
Time to give Lima a go. I believe he will be what we need at wing back.

08 Jan 2026 12:02:20
BazaLima or Rodrigo gomez gotcto be an up grade on Jackson who just won't take on anybody in a 1 on 1 situation.

08 Jan 2026 12:47:54
Maybe that’s why they called Lina back?

08 Jan 2026 15:19:32
I think recalling Lima was a great idea, because whilst he looks a long way from Prem ready we likely won't be in the Prem next season. Add to this that they clearly didn't want to give Hoever a contract extension and I think (for once) we may actually be approaching that situation looking beyond our nose.

Looks like he ain't going back out on loan now cause after last night he's played for two clubs this season now 🧐

08 Jan 2026 22:26:56
I think we should try to replace Hoever with Henry or Dyson or get both and make it a clean sweep.

09 Jan 2026 06:56:00
Could always get Henry back Baza?

09 Jan 2026 13:43:04
Well now hoever has left there is a vacuum to fill 😂

08 Jan 2026 07:39:05
{Ed's Note - Joyfull has posted a new article entitled, The Championship Drop and What It Means for West Ham United

07 Jan 2026 22:54:04
Good point tonight a cracker of a save from Pickford prevented us picking up all 3.
Another positive it's 3 matches in a row unbeaten for us now.

07 Jan 2026 22:17:33
A few points to make ; Sa is better than Ramsdale, Andre ran the game 2nd half, Mane is special but Hugo was MoM! Whoever said there was no effort must be a Boggie! FWAW.

07 Jan 2026 23:17:01
It’s funny how the people who say the players aren’t putting effort in don’t then come back and give the players credit when it’s due. It seems some even think they are supporting the players despite the claims of no effort which doesn’t add up to me.

Another good point today, desperately needed the three but proud of the team and the work RE has put in. There’s still hope, for some at least.

08 Jan 2026 09:36:02
In fairness Goat I would suggest that is because as paid professionals of a Prem team then effort is literally the base level expectation that fans have every right to expect?! This isn't an under 9s local YMCA team, it's a group of very well paid individuals! I don't mind people criticising when it's warranted (please see the performance agaisnt Forest, which even RE said was the worst he'd had).

What I do get frustrated with is people writing off players because of who they are when they aren't playing any worse than any of the other players (Hwang and Arias in particular get that a LOT)!

08 Jan 2026 10:00:58
I think it can work inthe other sense that we only mention what we think is poor, for instance I and old wolf noticed hwangs poor aspects in the first half but we never mentioned the two or three flicks passes or turns, it's easy to criticise but we're not so quick to praise.

08 Jan 2026 11:47:30
Yes big picture doesn't look good, but if RE can get the players (and fans!) enjoying the game and hopefully we can rebuild for a promotion push next season.

07 Jan 2026 21:48:43
Ramsdale or Trafford let's get a proper no1
Then a no2

07 Jan 2026 22:41:13
It's a nice idea however Trafford has just returned to City so ain't going to be pushing to join a Champ bound club. And Ramsdale made it clear he didn't want to come and that was before we were bottom of the league and going down. Not to mention that I bet both their wages are beyond our current reach 😔

07 Jan 2026 21:28:47
No urgency. 9 men you have to play quick. No long balls. Run at them. 2 lost points there!

07 Jan 2026 21:48:40
The goal Mane scored was laid on by Larsen, I know not many will agree with me but I think those two can play together. I know this probably won't happen because Larsen will go. Just wishful thinking.

07 Jan 2026 21:56:59
Unbeaten in 2026!

07 Jan 2026 21:59:15
I totally agree with u we need to go and attack with pace and really through the kitchen sink at them

07 Jan 2026 22:38:35
I agree with the two points lost but you also have to sympathise with Edwards. The hand he was dealt really was shocking. That wasn't a bad result tonight, away at Everton but sadly we just don't have that luxury now. If we'd had just 7 points when he'd arrived we'd be back in with a shout.

The problem (like usual:) was that despite Jeff saying we wouldn't make the same mistake again we did precisely that, VP should have been gone about a month before they pulled the trigger and I think that mistake will be the needle that breaks the camels back 😭

07 Jan 2026 22:44:05
Some people are never happy

07 Jan 2026 23:43:31
Wolves have to practice playing against 9 men more often.
Come on, Edwards!

07 Jan 2026 20:26:42
Get hwang off, a lot of running but under hit passes, backward looking and the opportunity he had was way off despite his appeal for a corner. I'd bring Wolfe on push Hugo up, get mane running through off tolu decoy.
We got to push earlier and get round em.

07 Jan 2026 21:43:04
Well what a save to deny Hugo? What a pass and goal from larsen/mane. Sad that we couldn't capitalise at the end and take three points, but my night was made by greasy boy getting his marching orders for being such a fool in his sarcasm.
Great effort and desire again, much to feel positive about but sooo frustrating at times with mis passing and playing back when we should be oicking forward into the box.


2 points lost or a point away, does it really matter now, we're worth watching again.

07 Jan 2026 22:02:12
Don’t ever play Larsen and Andre again. Tchatchoua seems scared and just does what he’s told by nearest players. If he’s got the speed of a winger then use it!
Hwang was good. Stupid hands on by Santi to lose us an opportunity.
Overall good play but we need to finish convincingly. Unbeaten in 2026 😉

07 Jan 2026 23:06:59
To me it seemed bringing Andre on changed the game and Larsen played the great ball to Mane for the goal. Admittedly he was slow and didn’t do much else but give him some credit.

08 Jan 2026 12:16:41
Maybe we should put Larson in midfield as that was a precision pass whereas he's poor upfront and jumps as though he's wearing shackles. Trouble is one swallow never makes a summer.

08 Jan 2026 12:56:54
Sorry, in the excitement of it all I hadn’t realised Larsen was the one who assisted Mane! I was hoping he’d get a goal himself as he’s been a let down. As you say Old Wulf he plays better in midfield.

Although it’s likely he’s on his way out. Well, he was until Mane starting getting all the attention!
A lot of running for Andre but gets too easily wound up. He needs to be careful.

07 Jan 2026 20:18:47
Same old Hwang. Can't hold on to the ball, can't pass to a teammate, can't shoot accurately. Can lose possession to set up opponents attacks.Pull your finger out!

07 Jan 2026 17:44:47
Just heard that Rob Edwards said that Wolves are not going to make a lot of changes in the squad. Making the same old transfer mistake

07 Jan 2026 19:12:32
A lot of changes doesn't necessarily help; look at last summer. Additionally, our position dictates that we can't attract those that we may ideally wish for.

07 Jan 2026 19:20:24
To be honest Adam there's no point throwing good money given the position we're in, plus who would expect would want to join us? It was bad enough before trying to secure anyone. We might get a couple of stop gaps but that'll be it.
It's how many we hang onto in January that'll matter.

07 Jan 2026 11:31:42
Given the chance of staying up is virtually zero, I really hope we go on a good run. The momentum and confidence will be vital to give us a good start in the Championship.

07 Jan 2026 11:55:58
OtleyWolf I agree with you, last few seasons we have been poor towards the end which has carried over into the following season.
Be nice to go on a decent run, maybe getting ahead of myself though we have only won once, hope we get something tonight 🤞👍

07 Jan 2026 12:45:19
A few weeks maybe days, ago I'd lost caring what happened to us this season, expecting us to have lowest points ever, highest goals against etc.
Now, after one win and seeing a different attitude, players like Mane and Tolu, even Hwang working for the team, defence looking more organised, I'm looking forward to our games coming up.
I see little chance of survival, but will take some solace if we go down fighting and giving everything.


I hope we will see the new found attitude again tonight with every hope we will win.
As I've mentioned before the target now is not to be bottom and get more than the 12 (?) Points Derby had.
Who knows what the team maybe come Feb but while there's a chance there's hope.
COYW

07 Jan 2026 16:45:15
Agree we are going down.
But do you agree. And I know he's looked not interested ar times, but jsl, and tolu would smash the championship. Between them
Hope they both stay tbh

07 Jan 2026 17:26:08
I’d be happy to sell jsl if it means we get someone a bit quicker in. It’s a shame as I think he could be a very good striker in time. Not sure his form will improve with us though, most of the team seem better except him currently. I’d even go so far as to say hwang gets in the team before him.


However I wouldn’t want to sell him to a relegation rival, I know it’s unlikely but there is still a chance we can make a battle of it and catch Forest and maybe Leeds. Forever the optimist.

07 Jan 2026 17:44:18
Greyleg. I think the only players to stay when we go down will be the players unwanted by top flight clubs in England or abroad. Why would JSL stay for half his wages (relegation clause) when he was wanted by Newcastle last summer for big wages? Even Messie would have struggled to score for Wolves this seaason, so JSL should still be in demand.

Young Mane will stay till the end of the season and then be sold for a fortune if he keeps up his sensational start up.

07 Jan 2026 17:53:32
I'd agree greyleg but the problem with JSL is his defeatist attitude, if it's not going his way his concentration and effort goes. Maybe being dropped might have woken him up again, but honestly if someone will pay the money we ask I'd let him go, where he'd undoubtedly flourish.


Tolu would terrorise a lot in the championship and he could become the new folk hero in a return to the prem.

07 Jan 2026 18:35:14
Greyleg
Sadly can't see either of them being there as, unless Tolu has a relegation clause in his contract, their wages will be way more than Wolves can afford.
Plus I would imagine Wolves still hope that JSl will be a saleable asset. There is very little left to sell, (many of the squad are virtually unsaleable due to their high wages relative to their ability), and with massive costs and vast debts to service and income just about to plummet every penny they can raise will be vital!
The side next season will not contain many of this year's squad (either sold or sent out on loan to part fund their wages), and will be made up of youngsters and lower league players bought for pennies.


Wolves will be one of the poorer teams in the Championship - remember Wolves won't have the parachute payment as it has already been promised to the bank - and have huge non football costs so will have to have one of the lower football wage bills!