Wolves banter 3

12 May 2024 13:50:57
So Gary O'Neil is to meet with Jeff Shi and Matt Hobbs after next week's game against Liverpool to discuss transfer strategy over the summer.

O'Neil has said he doesn't know how much money, if any, will be available so the meeting will discuss current financial situation and to see the plan of action.

I really hope we don't face a summer like last year.

12 May 2024 14:13:10
If Fosun don't invest I do think there will be uproar fans will only be patient for so long.

12 May 2024 14:51:51
Jas, I seem to remember the same last year with Lopetequi and he was told there would be funds, but not much and Lopetequi reluctantly agreed to the lower budget.
Then at the next meeting, he was told, oh, actually I meant no money.
As any other decent manager, he said he couldn't work with that type of person.
Let's hope for better this year.

12 May 2024 16:56:11
Thanks for the insight Rugeley. There was me thinking it was down to complying with FFP rules to avoid a points deduction which of course Lopetigue was totally unaware of

12 May 2024 17:14:37
It was the 2 stories 47. Hobbs and Lopetequi then worked to a Plan B with cheaper targets.
Presented that second budget and then were told all that work was a waste of time.
A dishonorable man, ask Santo!
No, Shi got us in to the FFP situation with buys like Silva. Guedes and the others you know about.
Only one person to blame.

12 May 2024 18:27:44
Sorry but still don’t get it. If Wolves were on the brink of going over FFP limits then the so called plan B couldn’t happen could it? To refer to Jeff Shi as a dishonourable man is over the top in my opinion. Don’t think we’ll ever know for sure what went on behind closed doors.

12 May 2024 18:37:32
Rugeley, you've made your feelings about Shi clear. But as you pointed our a few weeks ago, Hobbs is running show now so if last summer we sold the prized assets to rectify the mistakes of Shis mismanagement, what do you blame for this season if there is no money available baring in mind that the Silva purchase is no longer relevant as its outside of the FFP period.

12 May 2024 20:32:29
Just think there’s some PR work going on at present ahead of JL’s move to West Ham in order to try and justify his walk out on Wolves two weeks before the season. I don’t believe a word of it and believe he lacks integrity. If you recall even the Sevilla chairman had harsh words about him after he joined Wolves. I also believe it’s so easy for some to make Jeff Shi the scapegoat.

12 May 2024 08:24:00
I don't know if it's just me but I am bored with premier matches now. I have found it far more enjoyable watching the Play Off matches for L1 and 2. No VAR, no rolling around crying and then getting up and run around like a two year old (well they behave like two year olds anyway). Just fed up with it. Might go and watch Whitehaven FC about a mile away.

12 May 2024 07:39:28
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, Evaluating Potential Manchester United Managers

12 May 2024 00:15:05
The season is all but over, I would like to share my memories.Firstly retaining premier league status after the preseason issues having to bring in a new head coach days before the kickoff. League double against Spurs and Chelsea, Cunha hattrick against Chelsea. What could have been but for some poor VAR decisions, just get rid of it. As some supporters have stated It's not football anymore. Let's get back to the game we all love. See you all next season.Go the Wolves.

12 May 2024 08:09:28
Sums it up LindsyB other than to add my prediction of an 8th place finish did not age well. Apart from the absurdity of this season on the pitch it's what's happening off it that's also of interest.

We've heard from a couple of sources now that Wolves want to be self sufficient from a transfer perspective. This is of course a policy of sell to buy, the official line being that any money coming into the club will be spent on ground improvements.

Does this mean Fosun can't or won't fund both or in truth, either. I know they had a dodgy spell a couple of years ago but I have little knowledge of their current situation. What I do know is things have seemingly gone very quiet over there by comparison with their early years. How's the fashion line and store doing over there, how's offshore fan development going and so on.

Perhaps we need a state of play report to help everyone understand our situation, I won't hold my breath. For me, however, it's also about how the rules are manipulated to suit certain teams, how games are officiated if you like.

I'll stick to my plan, one more season to see if things improve, if not, what's the point? Football has become all about the £ and not the ⚽, what's next a quick advert while we wait for VAR?

12 May 2024 10:27:00
It's a sad but very true possibility longmynd. I'll never desert the wolves, but I maybe looking for results rather than wasting my cash on the various tv channels. Listening to wolves radio is sometimes more informative.
But I'll see where the summer takes us and what new 'improvements' are to be made to VAR and rules to fit.
It's sad that at the end of the day we're talking of the off field activity and not the performances on, but that's the way it's going.

12 May 2024 11:34:53
'The beautiful game'.RIP.

12 May 2024 13:16:56
Is it just me or does anyone else see more and more what I call ‘foul throws’ not given e.g. the thrower not starting with the ball behind their head and throwing it downwards quickly?

{Ed007's Note - Things like that annoy me mate but my pet hate is a player just shielding the ball to let it run out, it's obstruction and should be punished.}

12 May 2024 15:22:46
Agreed!

{Ed007's Note - 👍👍

12 May 2024 20:05:42
At the start of the season we were, apparently, certs for relegation. We have had no such stress as it happens, even with a small squad and a vast list of injuries. There have been some great results to celebrate, and we had a decent run in the cup. I think the fact that we overperformed in the first 2 thirds of the season has clouded our memory of just how bad things were when JLo left. I can remember posts on here stating that it would take "years" for us to get back to "Seville" levels. Do you know what, it probably still will. So let's have a bit of faith and be thankful that those years are likely, with the steadier hands who've been introduced, to be spent in mid table obscurity, rather than on the precipice of relegation.

12 May 2024 20:37:59
Absolutely exactly how I feel Mattybacc.

12 May 2024 20:40:59
My pet hate is the goalies who catch a harmless ball, clutch it to their chest and drop to the ground. They should be booked for time wasting, second offence and a red card. Goalkeepers get far too much protection, just look at Man Utd. keeper he gets away with foul play every game. Yet anyone challenges him for crosses he falls down like he's been shot. He gets the foul every time, mind you be is Man U. so always right.

13 May 2024 18:07:45
How can you tell a player where he can run and how fast?

11 May 2024 15:28:43
So bad and sloppy at the back. Ridiculous

11 May 2024 15:59:50
Ever since the Coventry game the whole team seem to have stopped trying. What they should remember is us fans pay the same price whether it's first or last game. I am close to saying enough is enough, if they can't be bothered neither can i. I am beginning to think GON may be out of his depth, he seems totally unable to motivate his team.

11 May 2024 16:44:39
What a pathetic end to the ssn.not just an end tho isit the last 3rd of the season and 1 win.even with the injuries that's pathetic. think if we start next ssn like this which I can see happening. Gon will be sacked and wel be relegated.and fgs get rid of bentley!

11 May 2024 16:49:58
We've been so bad defensively since Dawson's injury. Really concerned about next season if Dawson starts getting age related niggly injuries because Kilman just isn't as good as people seem to thunk he is.

11 May 2024 17:14:19
Not a good end to season, injured cost us dearly recently, Kilman is not a captain and needs a strong leader beside him, as he's been very average, our biggest issue recently has been the midfield, we have really lacked any presence against teams, GON if backed will have a full pre season ahead of him to work with the team and possibly one or 2 new faces, for me, Nouri, Semedo, sa, Neto will all go to fund new players, Neto has had his time here and needs to be cashed in on for the right price, love him to stay, but the money is needed to invest

11 May 2024 17:24:35
Get rid of Sa, Doherty and Kilman.
Bring in Ramsdale, Dier and give Mosquera a chance.

Kilman is not Captain material and isn't good enough. Too error prone for my liking.

11 May 2024 17:34:14
Palace in real.good form going into today's game we are in poor form.
Nevertheless our last home game expected not to lose 1-3.

At least the players and manager are being looked at and not overrided by VAR.

11 May 2024 17:47:19
GON is still learning his way and what he's done for us this season as been remarkable. We've had some ups and we've experienced the downs. Depth of squad presented numerous problems. Today was an opportunity to give us entertainment but they failed miserably. Gomez and samedo seemed to be the only ones with an interest first half. The tactics were wrong again although I get what GON was trying to do in countering palaces front line. Disappointing last home game, just the matter of klopps farewell at Liverpool next week, can we spoil the party? Nah.

11 May 2024 17:49:42
Agree jas. Add to exit with
Sarabia, santiago Bueno, mario,
Bellegarde, at least.

11 May 2024 17:50:16
My bro just got back in told me pretty much the same as you Ray.
First half we looked like we didn't want to know bit better second half.
Sods law my bro also said we were done by VAR again should of had a penalty but free kick given on the edge of the box.
Be interesting to see motd tonight.

My bro is back um safe that's the only positive today.
Terrible sad depressing day compiled by limp defeat.

Hope for better happier times with our Wolves.
Take care all sure I'm done till next season.

11 May 2024 17:50:46
Sa wasn't playing today.

11 May 2024 18:05:07
Get rid of Sa, Kilman, Toti, Podence, Chiquinho, Guedes, Cundle, Hodge, Sasa and Silva.

Loan out Fraser, Chirewa and Chiwome.

Dier loan is being made permanent by Bayern on 1st July so unless the new manager doesn't want him, that isn't an option.

Bring back Mosquera.

Bring in: Ramsdale (loan), Rodrigo Gomes, Matias Soule, a defender (Dier or Joe Gomez) on loan and Josh Brownhill.

11 May 2024 18:45:14
He was miles outside the box Phil. Never a peno. Unfortunately

11 May 2024 19:58:25
After the way we pulled clear of relegation and showed spirit it is sad to end the season on a downer. I just hope it does not impact on next season's start. Much work to do.

12 May 2024 02:23:05
Was outside the box Phil mate tbf VAR and ref had a decent game VAR stepped in when needed and correctly gave our goal too.

12 May 2024 07:25:43
Jas, if O'Neil has his way I think his list would be similar yours.
Mine also with one or two exceptions.
I would add Semedo, a high cost in wages. The biggest issue for me is not just his lack of goals and assists but his cross success is only 17%! Also I would add Sarabia.
Not sure about Chiquinho, would like to see more of him during pre-season first.
Anyway, let's see what happens.

12 May 2024 09:37:47
Semedo is much improved this season and when Neto was playing looked so much better when attacking.

Sarabia unfortunately looks poor because he hasn't got the players around him. His little flicks and through balls yesterday were good but we just didn't have anyone on his wave length.

12 May 2024 11:37:50
I like our squad however H Bueno, Doherty, Bellegarde, Traore, Sarabia, Hodge, Cundle and Silva, Chiquinho need to be sold

11 May 2024 12:03:42
Gone for 3-2 to Wolves today with Gomes first scorer, 3+ corners each half, 30+ booking points and 24+ total match shots at 85/1, I swear my bookie is getting tight with the odds lol.

11 May 2024 13:03:09
I really fancy us today, last home game sun shining hopefully a rousing crowd, us off a 5-1 them on a high after the 4-0 over utd. So I'm going a high scoring 4-1 to us. Dreaming of Cunha RAN and Hwang and Sarabia all netting. Whatever the score enjoy the game everyone and hopefully 3 points. COYW COYW COYW

11 May 2024 13:03:36
I reckon we'll win 2-1 today with Hwang getting a brace.

11 May 2024 13:35:01
Hope we win.

11 May 2024 13:35:58
Whang and cunha brace apiece

11 May 2024 15:36:55
Your prediction is on Rated.if we can score 3 which I doubt

11 May 2024 11:15:21
What a great human being.
I have been struggling with mental health problems for over 40 years so I really feel that what this fella is doing to create awareness about a health problem that has become widespread over the last 10 years.
Keep doing what you are doing my friend.

11 May 2024 07:39:21
{Ed's Note - CTR has posted a new article entitled, My Current Opinions On Manchester United

10 May 2024 20:38:22
This on X from our club as someone who has been there it means so much to know someone is there.

Please don't suffer in silence.

There is 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 somebody that will listen. pic.twitter.com/pFexWjMsBv

— Wolves (@Wolves) May 10, 2024

11 May 2024 06:41:00
Rated, thanks for sharing this. Its moved me to tears, I've been down that road in the past and knowing that you can talk to somebody in confidence and without judgement is so important. Its takes guts to do it, but that guy standing there letting people know, and to give people the introduction to that help took guts too. Anyone who's feeling the despair, the hurt and the despindancy, please seek that help, it might not seem like it but things can be changed. My best wishes to everyone effected.

11 May 2024 07:46:42
What a powerful video. Well done to that guy and everyone involved. Such a simple idea, yet effective.

11 May 2024 07:50:38
I forgot to add thanks for sharing.

11 May 2024 09:38:44
So emotional

11 May 2024 12:05:22
Got to give a shout out to a lot of our fanbase on X too who have said if anyone is going to the match alone and needs someone to talk to feel free to contact them and they will gladly meet up with them for a chat, pint etc.

10 May 2024 17:09:59
So pre season tickets are 95 dollars. Then include booking fee and taxes. That seems obscene for a pre season friendly.

11 May 2024 06:52:42
That is really disgraceful vbwolf.
Sadly that is now, what was once the "beautiful game".money. money the only objective.
RIP the game many of us grew up with.

11 May 2024 08:27:12
How much is it to see a baseball or American football game normally vb? That really does seem extortionate for a British soccer friendly, albeit a tournament in name.

11 May 2024 11:01:57
Well for the local teams I can watch baseball for about 15 dollars. Even if I was to watch the bigger teams it wouldn’t be more than 40 bucks or so.