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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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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
26 Dec 2024 20:20:22
Well done Vito Claus, you’ve certainly delivered this Christmas. Back to back clean sheets just adds to the enjoyment. Happy days
15 Mar 2025 20:47:50
No thank you. There’s a reason why nobody wants him now. His parent club don’t want to keep him, the club he’s been out on loan at don’t want to sign him.
05 Jan 2025 11:22:38
Rated, 3 really good pieces of information there from you. Thank you buddy
31 Aug 2024 15:48:29
Forbes was registered too late. Paperwork has to be submitted by midday at the latest for the player to be able to play. Sam Johnston was done yesterday morning
20 Aug 2024 11:28:37
And just how is he privy to the actual financial situation of the club? How is this one singular journalist allowed access to the clubs accounts and given the very private details of the company’s business and financial situation
14 Jul 2024 17:10:02
Apart from Channy’s goals, I reckon the one big reason he won’t be sold, is where he comes from- Korea. That market, Asia, is one that Fosun have been doing a hell of a lot to promote the club, the Wolves image, the ‘one pack’ idea. Have you seen the queue of Korean/Asian fans, standing in line outside the South Bank after every game, just waiting for Channy to come out to see them, speak to them, sign autographs and have photos taken. He is a marketing dream for Fosun.
04 Apr 2025 09:05:05
Unopened web best then tomorrow too ??
08 Mar 2025 14:56:05
You can’t compare any of these cases. Cantona jumped over the advertising boards to physically kick a paying spectator, the palace lad received 25 stitches on the cut by his ear, Cunha made a movement with his head towards the Bournemouth player- yes, totally wrong, but no hard contact. People saying he will get a longer ban because of where he plays? Do you really believe the FA will make new rulings up, or break their currant system, just because a player plays for WWFC? This conspiracy theory is getting out of hand
27 Feb 2025 09:03:58
Absolutely brilliant Rated. Many thanks for posting
{Ed001's Note - is that the J video? I can't access things like that on the edit page. If so, I have to say I loved that myself. So nice to see players making an effort with the fans that love them so much. Cunha does have a very good rep in terms of being a decent guy in that regard. And if this is not the J video celeb, then none of this will make any sense!}
24 Feb 2025 13:46:11
When did we play Portsmouth?
30 Jan 2025 13:34:21
Neil Emblen, he could handle himself in the middle of the pitch