19 Apr 2016 13:41:44
Being linked with Icelandic starlet Arnor Traustason, who is set to be one of the names to watch at this summer's European Championship.
The 22-year-old, who can play anywhere across the front-line, is currently starring for Swedish champions IFK Norrkoping, who he helped to the title late last year.
19 Apr 2016 21:02:50
If he's anything like the previous Icelandic players we've signed then please NO!
21 Apr 2016 12:25:08
If he stands out at the Euros, then we've got no chance!
19 Apr 2016 10:42:22
Someone I know connected with Moneyshop tells me that the purchase of Wolves by them for approx. £22m will be announced at the end of the season.
Apparently it's been on the cards for over a year and the preparatory work is all done.
Moxey is staying but Jackett may not.
19 Apr 2016 11:07:08
If true, is there a clause to say a certain amount must be invested in team?
19 Apr 2016 11:29:11
No idea I'm not that well in the know.
19 Apr 2016 11:38:41
I have heard though that Moxey will be chairman and CEO so he's going to be busy.
19 Apr 2016 12:06:59
Seems Morgan knows the Money Shop owner very well. Morgan isn't going to sell to just anyone, as he wants to leave a "legacy". Can't wait for the naming of Steve Morgan Academy.
Trouble is, will "fan power" scupper the deal? Moaning Wolves fans didn't want Steve Bruce in 2012. Money Shop is hardly the ideal new owner, given that they are pay-day lenders. Time will tell Moxey is actively brown-nosing Money Shop at every opportunity, so it sounds true.
19 Apr 2016 12:48:40
I don't believe this for one minute. Why sponsor the club then buy it?
19 Apr 2016 12:51:45
John Grayken, the owner of Lone Star Funds (which The Money Shop is a subsidiary of) , is a partner with Ellis Short, who owns Sunderland. So there perhaps is some connection for himself to delve into owning a football club.
19 Apr 2016 13:30:14
Tom Tit
Good question. Maybe the previous sponsor's deal was running out and Wolves needed a new sponsor? So, Money Shop upgrade to full sponsorship because no other company is keen. This may be entirely separate to the takeover.
19 Apr 2016 19:15:59
My question is what would money shop benefit from by owning the club? Sponsorship I get. They'll never be in it for ww's benefit will they.
20 Apr 2016 14:37:41
If you really think they would seriously cancel the Money Shop deal just because of a few fan's objecting in a letter, you must be deluded - why even discuss it? They have been sponsors of ours already for many years and their name will be on the Wolves shirt for at least the next 3 years so get used to it. Not sure why people are making such a fuss over a sponsor that has behaved impeccably since they have been associated with us. I've got to admit, tho, that I love the T-Shirt idea of crossing out the 'n' in The Money Shop and replacing it with an 'x' for The Moxey Shop! Class.
{Ed001's Note - clubs have dumped pay day lenders in the past due to fan pressure. The fans are a vital part of the club, just ask Liverpool why they changed the ticket prices.....}
21 Apr 2016 12:51:40
Nothing is going to change with The Money Shop sponsoring Wolves.
21 Apr 2016 11:33:20
Newcastle are still sponsored by Wonga and they seem to have got over it. One question I would ask all Wolves fans is if Money Shop were to takeover and invested a large amount would it then bother you where the money has come from? Think you would soon change your view. Also very hypocritical anyway when they have sponsored us for so long!
21 Apr 2016 16:54:06
Newcastle's image isn't harmed by Wonga because Newcastle is so big, it's a proper regional-capital city with obvious wealth as well as poor - totally mixed. Plus, they've almost consistently been in Prem, Shearer is household celeb, everyone's mind is already made up what Newcastle FC are about. It is too strong and already defined in the Nations mind, Wonga's brand is too weak to over-shadow or distort it. Whatever Newcastle is, Wonga is just a fly on it.
Most of the Nation though don't have a defined view of Wolverhampton City, it's a blank space. And we're much smaller / provincial, plus WWFC hasn't had a constant presence in Prem so we're not seen as anything in particular yet in the Nations minds. Moneyshop will inform rest of Country what Wolverhampton and WWFC is about. It's too strong a brand, it will over-shadow Wolves and give us a very negative image, like Wonga did Blackpool.
I hope it will only be while WWFC are in Championship and will be dropped if we get to Prem, as think Blackpool FC would have got away with Wonga if hadn't been seen by whole Nation with them in Prem. I have no problem with Lone-Star, just Moneyshop brand is too urban and negative.