Fabio Silva watch

[Ned]

Nothing wrong with having confidence, but an ego can be a positive and a negative. I think a spell in the Championship would do wonders to his maturity. Plenty of the Premier League's current top strikers were bettered by playing in the Championship - Kane, Ings, Toney, Mitrovic, Watkins, Wilson, Jota plus forwards that are consistent goalscorers now - Maddison, Barnes, Zaha, Jota, Bowen, Mahrez.

I just think he needs roughing up a bit, he clearly has talent, but I'd like to see him develop a bit of a ruthlessness. If a defender pushes you, don't fall to the ground and hold your hands up, give it back a bit. Having that mentality will make or break you at this level.

Needs roughing up a bit? It’s not the 80’s!

 

[Flump]

What's your point? Does that make him good enough for us now? He's miles off it, hence why Lopetegui didn't even consider the idea of recalling him.

That he's not especially weak, so it's a weird thing to pick out as needing improvement.

No, I doubt he is good enough to be our main striker now - you'll note I didn't say that, or anything like it.

Roughing up a bit is a weird thing to want - perhaps you'd be happier if he got a proper haircut too?

 

[Kebab Warrior]

That he's not especially weak, so it's a weird thing to pick out as needing improvement.

No, I doubt he is good enough to be our main striker now - you'll note I didn't say that, or anything like it.

Roughing up a bit is a weird thing to want - perhaps you'd be happier if he got a proper haircut too?

And a proper tattoo, not the fancy dan type, a real one. Of a ship. Or a bulldog. Or a bulldog on a ship with a Union Jack behind it.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

That he's not especially weak, so it's a weird thing to pick out as needing improvement.

No, I doubt he is good enough to be our main striker now - you'll note I didn't say that, or anything like it.

Roughing up a bit is a weird thing to want - perhaps you'd be happier if he got a proper haircut too?

Yes. He is not the lead singer of a 70's rock band. He is a footballer and should have a proper footballers haircut. The Doug had a proper haircut. So did Bully. Never did them any harm.

Sorry, been listening to Mark Steel too much.

 

[lostwolf]

He should be here now. Don't fancy any of our other forwards to get 4 or 5 goals. He would, whilst getting pillared for it.

Pilloried? I don't think he's ever been anything but supported by our fans? There was a recognition that he was v young, new to the league, playing in a side that didn't create much, and not responsible for the astronomical fee paid. Compared with the reception for Morgan or Bright in recent years, I think he got fair treatment off us and would if he returned, provided he was showing effort.

I'd have prefered him at somewhere like Burnley. If the reason he didn't go is because there was concern he wouldn't get time on the pitch then I think that raises more questions.

 

[lostwolf]

And a proper tattoo, not the fancy dan type, a real one. Of a ship. Or a bulldog. Or a bulldog on a ship with a Union Jack behind it.

This Maybe ACAB on his knuckles too and a nice little cross done by a mate in borstal?

 

[Pengwern]

He’s a good Footballer with a brain who makes good runs. We need to feed him and Cunha

 

[Skrilla]

That he's not especially weak, so it's a weird thing to pick out as needing improvement.

No, I doubt he is good enough to be our main striker now - you'll note I didn't say that, or anything like it.

Roughing up a bit is a weird thing to want - perhaps you'd be happier if he got a proper haircut too?

I mean you also implied that I said I wanted Fabio to have zero confidence when I said he has an ego, you see how this works? No idea what point you're trying to make here really, you already accept he isn't good enough for us now, so why are you carrying on?

I never said he was weak either,

you'll note I didn't say that, or anything like it.

 

[Flump]

I mean you also implied that I said I wanted Fabio to have zero confidence when I said he has an ego, you see how this works? No idea what point you're trying to make here really, you already accept he isn't good enough for us now, so why are you carrying on?

I never said he was weak either,

Well, you said he needs humbling ("cause someone to feel less important or proud", Oxford dictionary) so I'd say that's a pretty close approximation to when I said you want him to be "less confident".

If a defender pushes you, don't fall to the ground and hold your hands up, give it back a bit. Having that mentality will make or break you at this level.

And no you didn't say he was weak, but it's hard to read this as anything other than a criticism of him for "falling to the ground and holding [his] hands up".

 

[Northampton_wolf]

doubt he will start tonight, if they are looking to claw back into the tie, maybe they will view it as dead and he will get a start, but unlikely

 

[Dr Wolfenstein]

Loan players are like refugees/economic migrants seeking asylum-& a game of football. Well paid, however. Will they return from exile or start a new life elsewhere?

 

[Muscat]

PSV barely had a sniff in the first half against Sevilla. Be disappointing if Fabio can't get some time here as De Jong has done nothing.

 

[Norway Wolves]

Yes. He is not the lead singer of a 70's rock band. He is a footballer and should have a proper footballers haircut. The Doug had a proper haircut. So did Bully. Never did them any harm.

Sorry, been listening to Mark Steel too much.

Strangely I thik I'd actually be happier and take him more seriously if he got a proper haircut.

 

[Jay Jay de Wolf]

Fabio comes on last 30 minutes for PSV against Sevilla

 

[TheConcourse]

Running the channels, winning headers up against CB’s. Looks good.

 

[Jay Jay de Wolf]

I think Fabio will be credited for an assist for de Jong's goal 1-0

 

[Fenrir_]

I think Fabio will be credited for an assist for de Jong's goal 1-0

He was, 'assisted' a second too but was slightly offside

 

[Aimless Balls]

That was tough for Fabio. Perfect cross but he was a smidge off.

 

[hollo]

Fabio doing well here.

 

[kidder_wolf_II]

He looks well up for it.

Can see him offering so much more than Raul or Costa next season.

 

[Aimless Balls]

Still not going to get in behind or win it and hold it up, though. I like him but I think he’s another 2nd striker.

*Just then he wins a header from a 50-yard ball

 

[Jay Jay de Wolf]

Fabio scores 2-0 PSV He was the hungry Wolf in the box

 

[Aimless Balls]

Great reaction and finish. He’s such a quick thinker.

 

[Lobo de Ouro]

Fabio scores 2-0 PSV

Gotta start their next game. Totally changed the game... just seems a little too late.

 

[SB_Upper]

Great cameo from the lad, shame they're out

 

[TheConcourse]

He totally changed the game.

 

[hollo]

Well done fabio. Well done.

 

[Aimless Balls]

Could we score with Sasa in the middle with Cunha on one side and Fabio on the other?

 

[Fenrir_]

Something his detractors won't like, Silva winning a big header in the box before the ball breaks back to him and a clinical finish. Winning a big header for his assist, strong run and pull back for the goal that got disallowed

Almost like some people saw him as an 18 year old and think he's still that 'boy' and that's all he was ever going to be

And if going to PSV was a gamble (which in terms of game time, it probably was), performances like tonight's cameo will help force his way into the team

 

[Sedgley Gold N Black]

Scored, set one up, nearly another but for a few inches, ran the channels well and won a fair few headers.

Not a bad 30 min cameo and one that makes you question why he isn’t back in Wolverhampton tbf.

 

[Stafford]

Very good cameo in an unorthodox position.
Won every single header, and looks quick, good vision on the lad too.

He had to be starting for us had we recalled him in Jan.

Loupeteigui may have spunked 40 million when the answer was under his nose. And could cost us the prem.

Granted im being a bit sensationalist.

 

[Aimless Balls]

Something his detractors won't like, Silva winning a big header in the box before the ball breaks back to him and a clinical finish. Winning a big header for his assist, strong run and pull back for the goal that got disallowed

Almost like some people saw him as an 18 year old and think he's still that 'boy' and that's all he was ever going to be

And if going to PSV was a gamble (which in terms of game time, it probably was), performances like tonight's cameo will help force his way into the team

He was great in this performance but I watched enough of his Anderlecht matches to see that he’s still no brute in the box.

 

[TheConcourse]

Something his detractors won't like, Silva winning a big header in the box before the ball breaks back to him and a clinical finish. Winning a big header for his assist, strong run and pull back for the goal that got disallowed

Almost like some people saw him as an 18 year old and think he's still that 'boy' and that's all he was ever going to be

And if going to PSV was a gamble (which in terms of game time, it probably was), performances like tonight's cameo will help force his way into the team

He’s ahead of Raul and Costa. Simple as that. Should be here.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

We can't score a goal, we're in a relegation battle and our best striker is at PSV.

Only watched from 75 but he was excellent. Genuinely must have won every header. Perhaps should've timed his run better for the offside but that pull-back was brilliant. Then great composure to finish.

Away from that he was putting himself about throughout and was very physical.

Hopefully done enough to get himself in the XI, just a shame De Jong scored and was a threat as well.

 

[Stafford]

He was great in this performance but I watched enough of his Anderlecht matches to see that he’s still no brute in the box.

Next to de Jong showed you what that extra bit of physicality brings. When it comes in a few years time he will be a very good player.

 

[Eastyorksyeltz]

Something his detractors won't like, Silva winning a big header in the box before the ball breaks back to him and a clinical finish. Winning a big header for his assist, strong run and pull back for the goal that got disallowed

Almost like some people saw him as an 18 year old and think he's still that 'boy' and that's all he was ever going to be

And if going to PSV was a gamble (which in terms of game time, it probably was), performances like tonight's cameo will help force his way into the team

And get him a higher profile than he would get, up to his neck in mud and blood, somewhere in a Championship field in darkest Lancashire.

 

[S G Wolves]

Only watched the last 15mins. Fabio was excellent. Won headers, goal, one assist and the other marginally offside. Great cameo.

Got to say our boy is developing well.

Ref didn't add enough time. Shambles at the end.

 

[sc91]

Said it when it was made, PSV is a good move. The cream rises to the top and you need to earn that shirt off a seasoned striker. Performances like that will certainly have him under consideration.

 

[Fenrir_]

We can't score a goal, we're in a relegation battle and our best striker is at PSV.

Only watched from 75 but he was excellent. Genuinely must have won every header. Perhaps should've timed his run better for the offside but that pull-back was brilliant. Then great composure to finish.

Away from that he was putting himself about throughout and was very physical.

Hopefully done enough to get himself in the XI, just a shame De Jong scored and was a threat as well.

It was the perfect response from him after not being used at the weekend. If he does force his way into the starting line up (and let's be honest, playing like that he should) it'll be a much better experience for him than having an almost guaranteed starting spot at Anderlecht

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

It was the perfect response from him after not being used at the weekend. If he does force his way into the starting line up (and let's be honest, playing like that he should) it'll be a much better experience for him than having an almost guaranteed starting spot at Anderlecht

Although we worry about the lack of game time, he may be fine. He certainly looks like he is enjoying himself. We loaned him out to give him confidence and find the net, and fair play, he has done everything asked if him. Whether he comes back to lead the line for us or not, if he keeps this up he has a big future ahead if him.