Trincao clearly has some talent, and I would not be shocked to see him become a top player. For the most part though he has struggled here.
I’m a little torn on him tbh, but I’d still be tempted to do a swap with Barca if its an option? I can’t see Traore signing a new deal or us getting a particularly good fee elsewhere, so its perhaps worth the gamble? Especially if we can build the squad sufficiently to enable us play a more attacking formation next season. We might well see a lot more from him if that happens?
Agree. A straight swop looks the best we could still get out of the Barca deal. I can only assume it was this calculation that prompted us to agree to it in the first place. He has certainly not done enough to warrant exercising the option to buy for cash, but would probably be worth more on the books than a returned Adama. Don't know if that solution is still open to us however?I'd take Trincao if we can do something with his wages. At least it gets Traore of the books and we could get something for Trincao if it doesn't work out. We might get more out of him if he feels he's wanted here
I wonder if Barca now want Traore in any event or if he now wants to be there. Must be a defining moment in his career.Agree. A straight swop looks the best we could still get out of the Barca deal. I can only assume it was this calculation that prompted us to agree to it in the first place. He has certainly not done enough to warrant exercising the option to buy for cash, but would probably be worth more on the books than a returned Adama. Don't know if that solution is still open to us however?
I wouldn't have him back.I think he can get us up the pitch, but he doesn't really himself provide much threat in our system and proof is there to back it up.
The thing i'm not getting is people saying we should get him back and offer him the same or an improved contract to sign up again. I wouldnt be against him signing a new deal, but nowhere near the same contract we offered him before because he just hasnt performed anywhere near enough to be one of our best paid players.
The only two games where he's got a good amount of minutes under his belt since Leeds has been Villa & Newcastle. He looked decent against Villa, linking up with Fabio etc. and I don't think you can hold it solely against him for his performance vs Newcastle as the whole team was terrible that day.Pretty crazy that posters want him to stay now after one good cameo. I remember there was a similar sentiment expressed on here after the Leeds game and then he put in a string of abject performances.
That seems ike a rose-tinted appraisal of his performances in recent weeks and not an assessment I saw anywhere in post-match threads after we lost.The only two games where he's got a good amount of minutes under his belt since Leeds has been Villa & Newcastle. He looked decent against Villa, linking up with Fabio etc. and I don't think you can hold it solely against him for his performance vs Newcastle as the whole team was terrible that day.
Other than that, in his last 5 appearances, 3 of which were off the bench, he's got 2 goals & 1 assist now. Clearly showing signs of improvement & worth the gamble imo.
Agree entirely. If you go back 2 or 3 pages he was called a cart horse. Now after a 20 minute cameo everyone want to to keep him.Pretty crazy that posters want him to stay now after one good cameo. I remember there was a similar sentiment expressed on here after the Leeds game and then he put in a string of abject performances.
I'm just shocked at the turnaround in sentiment. You're only as good as your last game has never been more true I guess.
You only have to go back 3 pages in this thread to see posters saying Trincao has been a disaster and the swap deal an awful move for the club.
Fair enough. But I didn't see anyone making a case for him a week ago, though it would have been hard to find amongst the "never want to see him in a Wolves shirt again" posts.That may be correct with regards to other posters, but I can assure you I won't have been one of them
, I think he’ll smash it somewhere outside of the PL.
That's the way it is on here, best to take it all with a pinch of saltFair enough. But I didn't see anyone making a case for him a week ago, though it would have been hard to find amongst the "never want to see him in a Wolves shirt again" posts.
Trincao is so one footed it is embarrassing. Great goal yesterday, but then clean through with 5 minutes left and the goal gaping, he has to cut inside onto his left and has the shot blocked for a corner. I would expect that in League One, not for a team fighting for Europe. Enjoy the memory of yesterday, but rather like Corica scoring away at Palace, a goal here or there does not cover up wider issues.
Like mahrez and robben with their one foot.
For barcelona he lingers by the touchline and never goes in the penalty box. No wonder he never scores. Dembele is so much more versatile.
Talk about rubbing his nose in it. He'll be looking forward to his first packet of pork scratchings and a can of tizer when he gets back though.No role for Traore again last night, 5 subs allowed in S[pain and he still doesn't get on the pitch. Wall and writing, I'd say!
Perhaps he'll even try a pie.Talk about rubbing his nose in it. He'll be looking forward to his first packet of pork scratchings and a can of tizer when he gets back though.
A humble one maybePerhaps he'll even try a pie.
Undoubtedly.A humble one maybe