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Originally posted by jwdd27 View PostNuno Espirito Santo is leaving Wolves, which is not unexpected given the staleness which has set in.
A tough gig whoever gets that one, they're my strong tip for relegation next time.
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Originally posted by The Awesome Berbaslug!!! View Post
Hmm, this season they had a shorter pre-season which really didn't help, and david luiz broke raul jimenez's skull, and that didn't help either.Last edited by jeanmid; 21-05-2021, 19:48.
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And selling Doherty and Jota (you know that, of course).
I have a working theory about Watford's relegation that I think could be applied to Wolves, perhaps not this season but maybe next if they get into trouble. Basically, Watford signed a number of players (Deulofeu, Doucoure, Pereyra, arguably Capoue) who were hoping to use the club as a stepping stone to joining a major club, probably Champions League. But the issue was that the majority of these players, while very good, weren't quite good enough for the big leap. Furthermore, the club were rich enough from TV money that they had no immediate reason to sell and could reject low-ball offers. After Watford reached the FA Cup final and lost it heavily (and bombed out of a 7th finish in the build-up) did the players feel they had reached the peak of where Watford could go, with their collective desire waning as a consequence? I'm not saying they threw in the towel and started sulking, but it might have been one of the factors that lead to our relegation.
Now, obviously Wolves did make Europe in 2019 (taking the 7th place from Watford) and finished 7th again last season. And they have a larger stadium and a greater history of success. But is this 12th-place finish the equivalent of Watford's cup final? I don't especially see Neves, Traore, Neto linked with anyone, but is Wolves where they want to be long-term? Is it where Mendes wants them to be long-term? If there's a fear that Wolves won't challenge for honours but there's no obvious way out, how do the players react?
As I said, it's a theory.
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Originally posted by Snake Plissken View PostLinked with Bruno Lage of Benfica but apparently he doesn't qualify for a work permit.
I can't see NES going to Spurs.
Also heard Paulo Fonseca's name being mentioned, I'd say that would be a far better choice. They could also choose Rui Vitoria, but I'm fairly sure he doesn't speak English and his big skill is transitioning youth talent into the senior team, which might not be Wolves' main agenda.
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Originally posted by steveeeeeeeee View PostHowever, Lage speaks good English, so that could be his foot in the door.
Also heard Paulo Fonseca's name being mentioned, I'd say that would be a far better choice. They could also choose Rui Vitoria, but I'm fairly sure he doesn't speak English
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Originally posted by JM Footzee View PostAnd selling Doherty and Jota (you know that, of course).
I have a working theory about Watford's relegation that I think could be applied to Wolves, perhaps not this season but maybe next if they get into trouble. Basically, Watford signed a number of players (Deulofeu, Doucoure, Pereyra, arguably Capoue) who were hoping to use the club as a stepping stone to joining a major club, probably Champions League. But the issue was that the majority of these players, while very good, weren't quite good enough for the big leap. Furthermore, the club were rich enough from TV money that they had no immediate reason to sell and could reject low-ball offers. After Watford reached the FA Cup final and lost it heavily (and bombed out of a 7th finish in the build-up) did the players feel they had reached the peak of where Watford could go, with their collective desire waning as a consequence? I'm not saying they threw in the towel and started sulking, but it might have been one of the factors that lead to our relegation.
Now, obviously Wolves did make Europe in 2019 (taking the 7th place from Watford) and finished 7th again last season. And they have a larger stadium and a greater history of success. But is this 12th-place finish the equivalent of Watford's cup final? I don't especially see Neves, Traore, Neto linked with anyone, but is Wolves where they want to be long-term? Is it where Mendes wants them to be long-term? If there's a fear that Wolves won't challenge for honours but there's no obvious way out, how do the players react?
As I said, it's a theory.
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