15 Nov 2022 00:50:57
Been hearing a rumour from a source I don't want to get into trouble and then lose their job.

The rumour is that J-Lo is not happy with Raul and that he could well be on the transfer list and that he wants to spend some considerable money on a replacement.

I got told this and didn't know if I should post it but having seen it all over the news that he isn't happy and given he has admitted it himself it seems to lend credence to the rumour.

My opinion is that Jimenez has changed. Brain injuries can result in a change of personality and personally I see it in Raul. I hope this isn't the case because he has been such a legend of us. But I must admit his actions on the pitch have shown a change and this latest fiasco seems to be more evidence that his personality has altered for the worse.

I wish Raul well and get this could be his last World Cup but surely he sees how this looks? Mexico is his country but we've taken him into our club and made him an icon. Before us he was mediocre at best and with us he became the talk of the town with talks of big money moves happening constantly. And even with that sickening injury we stood by him. I guess it's worse because this is so unlike him.

Anyways. Good luck to Mexico in the World Cup and hope Raul manages to get fit and get some minutes. And hope he gets a goal. And hope he comes back fit and firing and instead of being replaced he is given help.

1.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 06:42:12
I don't think that's a secret DeadPixel, but you're right to be cautious. I think there's others not happy with the situation as well

I think he knows he could be on his way in the summer anyway.

2.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 07:29:43
Lopetequi has been widely reported as not being happy with the Jemenez decision, so I think you are correct DP.
It feels like it was sanctioned before he joined.
Not sure we will see Jimenez at Wolves again anyway.
I sense it is more like Lopetequi sending a subtle message to Shi, "You are making bad decisions around the football issues. From now on I expect you to honour our agreement and allow me to control all football matters going forward"
Hope so!

3.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 10:43:58
I don't expect Raul to play for Wolves again. I think he fell out with Bruno last season after the Leeds game. His unhappiness at Wolves has probably been added to by the departures of Coady, Saiss, Dendonker, Ruddy and Boly. Plus he probably has never felt right mentally on the pitch since his injury.

Raul may even retire from professional football after the World cup. He'll always be a legend at wolves and it would be a big shame if his time here ends on a sour note.

4.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 13:34:53
Alexwolf, I posted on the 7 November I’d heard he’s going to retire after the World Cup. Maybe the rumour is true?

5.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 14:04:57
Possibly Steve. It's a sad thing to say but if he left Wolves, what club would want him as a first team regular now he's in his early 30's after such a horrific injury? If he doesn't retire from international football then he needs to be playing at club level to keep getting selected. None of us really know the true mental impact things have had on him. He did well to survive, never mind play again.

6.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 17:20:21
AlexWolf, I’ve heard after the World Cup he is giving up playing. As you rightly say, he’s a very lucky man to still be alive let alone still being able to play football at a very high level.

7.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 17:39:28
We shouldn't forget that Raul nearly died due to his injury. He has served us well and I suspect he knows he will never be the player he was for us or anything close. I suspect he will retire after the World Cup and I would not begrudge him that wish.

8.) 15 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 19:45:54
I reckon your sources job is pretty safe, considering this was pretty much inferred in the headline of the E and S about 12 hours before you posted it! ?

9.) 16 Nov 2022
15 Nov 2022 21:57:36
I'd read he was returning to the Mexican league in January. It really is time to put sentimentality aside and realise that (as has been said above) he's never going to be the same player and it's time to thank him for his service and move on