Nuno

[glorybox]

The description doesn't even quite match the drama, I highly recommend viewing.

First, the missed penalty is a rabona. Then, the player sent off is dismissed for spitting (note, there are no puffed out cheeks and you can see the spit travel very clearly, as you would have if Podence had actually spat), then the penalty Nuno's side gets is awarded by VAR, and the penalty taker adopts an almost identical technique to the guy who missed.... that takes some balls.

Mad game!

So disappointed they were only Panenkas..! You tricked me

 

[Huge of Sharjah]

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Still giving out the love...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1651740169060450306

A special bloke.... builds bonds

 

[WickedWolfie]

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Still giving out the love...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1651740169060450306

A special bloke.... builds bonds

Agreed, which makes some of the stuff which supposedly came out after his departure even more ludicrous.

 

[Beijing Wolf]

Looks like he had a Cardiff moment for his club last night.

1-1 going into last minute against a side that could have gone to within three points of Nuno's side with a win.

The away side miss an 89th minute penalty, Nuno's side have a player sent off on 95, and then Nuno's ten men score a penalty winner in the 106th(!) minute to win 2-1. Now six points clear in the title race and nine clear of the side they beat.

I wonder if the opposition manager told him to “F off” after the final whistle like Colin did.

Still love Nuno would have him back at any time!

 

[Tarcisio Mifsud]

Did he changed his team colours when he was enlisted as Head Coach, as they are wearing the same Wolves colours, although in a stripes format.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

I will always wish Nuno well, wherever he goes, which is why I didn’t want him to join another English club after leaving Molineux.

 

[OLDGOLD]

Looks like he had a Cardiff moment for his club last night.

1-1 going into last minute against a side that could have gone to within three points of Nuno's side with a win.

The away side miss an 89th minute penalty, Nuno's side have a player sent off on 95, and then Nuno's ten men score a penalty winner in the 106th(!) minute to win 2-1. Now six points clear in the title race and nine clear of the side they beat.

And we think there are soft penalties in the Premier league. Not sure that any of the first three should be given. One blatant dive, one ball to hand with no chance of moving it out of the way....

 

[Netherton Wolf]

This still makes me cry

 

[Stourport wolf]

Right time, right place and right man. An inspirational legend, that brought belief and hope, back to our wonderful football club.

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

I’m 37 now, not sure I’ll love a Wolves manager more than I do that man.

This is the Lopetegui era now. But think he’s going to have to do something VERY special to top my feelings for Nuno. Keeping us in the league will be a strong start to be fair

 

[Sheffield Wolf]

Love Nuno and always will.

Just thinking, Nuno took us from Championship obscurity to 7th in the Prem. Thwarted by lockdown as I think he fed off and fuelled the crowd. What would JL have to achieve to match his legacy?

I’m suggesting winning the FA Cup.

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Fantastic guy Nuno, loved the episode in the Bristol director's box when Bennett scored.
Giving those old geezers the big un.

 

[Adrian_Monk]

So disappointed they were only Panenkas..! You tricked me

That's the one

 

[JonahWolf]

Love Nuno and always will.

Just thinking, Nuno took us from Championship obscurity to 7th in the Prem. Thwarted by lockdown as I think he fed off and fuelled the crowd. What would JL have to achieve to match his legacy?

I’m suggesting winning the FA Cup.

Cup win or back to back euro qualification.
Cup final I suppose trumps Nuno for pure achievement, but the bar is probably a little higher now since we’re ‘established’, and Lops doesn’t have quite the same natural warmth and charisma of Nuno.

 

[Oh Robbie Robie]

No matter the football... that donation he made to help the people of Wolverhampton, when he was personally at a low point, will always go down as the greatest thing he ever did in his time here. It was understated and heartfelt. For that alone, he will always be a hero in our city.

 

[Rhoswolf]

Love Nuno and always will.

Just thinking, Nuno took us from Championship obscurity to 7th in the Prem. Thwarted by lockdown as I think he fed off and fuelled the crowd. What would JL have to achieve to match his legacy?

I’m suggesting winning the FA Cup.

Too right and let's put things into context the numpties that started calling him out were those who thought 7th was failure and we should be challenging the top 4 playing expansive football, fast forward 2/3 years and avoiding relegation is success. Lesson for JL, don't overachieve or you'll be next in the fireline

 

[WickedWolfie]

Too right and let's put things into context the numpties that started calling him out were those who thought 7th was failure and we should be challenging the top 4 playing expansive football, fast forward 2/3 years and avoiding relegation is success. Lesson for JL, don't overachieve or you'll be next in the fireline

Spot on. I wonder how many of those had only jumped on the bandwagon because of Nuno's initial success too.

 

[Bigcheese]

The man was, and still is for me the dog's ******,not since Turned was in charge have I enjoyed my football more.
He is a Wolves icon and legend isn't good enough for him!

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

This will upset some on this forum, and for that I apologize in advance, but as delighted I was when Percy announced Lopetegui was basically a done deal (at last), I still wasn’t anywhere near as excited as I was when all the top tier journos seemed to think Nuno was coming back. Was gutted when that fizzled out and Michael ****ing Beale was the man supposedly coming in. Really took the wind out of the post Forest victory buzz.

As I said in previous post, this is JL’s era now, I’m very happy he’s manager and I’m fully behind him (one more win ASAP though please)! But Nuno, will always be…… Nuno.

 

[SuperGran]

Too right and let's put things into context the numpties that started calling him out were those who thought 7th was failure and we should be challenging the top 4 playing expansive football, fast forward 2/3 years and avoiding relegation is success. Lesson for JL, don't overachieve or you'll be next in the fireline

We’ve already got some who think what he’s achieved this season isn’t good enough

 

[wolvesaywe]

Impossible not to love Nuno and forever wish him the best but I believe our ceiling is higher with Lopetegui

 

[Glow69]

The buzz during those years. Fantastic

 

[Rhoswolf]

Impossible not to love Nuno and forever wish him the best but I believe our ceiling is higher with Lopetegui

Champions League then, really?

 

[Darvo]

No matter the football... that donation he made to help the people of Wolverhampton, when he was personally at a low point, will always go down as the greatest thing he ever did in his time here. It was understated and heartfelt. For that alone, he will always be a hero in our city.

This. Absolutely this and then some more and more of this.

 

[Fenrir_]

A manager and a man whose players will run through brick walls for him (when he gets them onside!). Really hope they finish the job. Always a Wolf at heart

 

[Stratman Wolves]

He will be back one day.....

It does feel that way doesn't it. Not necessarily as manager either.

 

[Lichfieldroadwolf]

Not just a Wolves legend, a Wolverhampton legend. Great bloke who bought a lot of pride back to this great place.

 

[QB Wolf]

I thought he’d only do the arm pumping thing for us :-(

 

[Mugwump]

Nuno looks fresh again. You look at him when Covid hit and then after the Raul incident he looked like he had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Love the bloke. Sometimes you just gets somebody who bonds with club and Nuno was that for us. So pleased for him.

 

[WickedWolfie]

This will upset some on this forum, and for that I apologize in advance, but as delighted I was when Percy announced Lopetegui was basically a done deal (at last), I still wasn’t anywhere near as excited as I was when all the top tier journos seemed to think Nuno was coming back. Was gutted when that fizzled out and Michael ****ing Beale was the man supposedly coming in. Really took the wind out of the post Forest victory buzz.

As I said in previous post, this is JL’s era now, I’m very happy he’s manager and I’m fully behind him (one more win ASAP though please)! But Nuno, will always be…… Nuno.

I could have written that word for word.

 

[Direwolf]

Very pleased to see Nuno have success it would be hard not to have a soft spot for a man that gave a great deal to the club and supporters. Hope he continues to do well overseas.

 

[woop woop barmy army]

My dad passed away this year and I wrote an email to the club and it really help me deal with my loss.

I thanked them for the nuno era and giving me a chance to go to Wembley and enjoy European nights with my dad. That father son bond really had some good moments with nuno

For that reason alone he’s a hero for me.

There are so many more memories he gave us. Guess we didn’t know how good we had it before COVID felt like we was building for the top 4. Just imagine the atmosphere playing Seville at home in Europe. Oh what could have been.

A true legend / hero right time right place.

 

[JJ59]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1651969425862545409

A little more of the great man. Anyone know for certain what language he is using?

 

[WickedWolfie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1651969425862545409

A little more of the great man. Anyone know for certain what language he is using?

Portuguese

 

[Netherton Wolf]

I will always wish Nuno well, wherever he goes, which is why I didn’t want him to join another English club after leaving Molineux.

Agree, same with Ruben too

 

[Boss Hogg]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1651969425862545409

A little more of the great man. Anyone know for certain what language he is using?

It’s certainly Portuguese but can’t make out what he is saying - something about the stadium atmosphere I think

 

[MolineuxMixer]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1651969425862545409

A little more of the great man. Anyone know for certain what language he is using?

Yam Yam!

 

[Boss Hogg]

Like others, delighted to see him having success, I love the man. He will be forever etched in our hearts and gave us some spectacular football and thrilling European and cup nights.

 

[WalsallWolf]

This will upset some on this forum, and for that I apologize in advance, but as delighted I was when Percy announced Lopetegui was basically a done deal (at last), I still wasn’t anywhere near as excited as I was when all the top tier journos seemed to think Nuno was coming back. Was gutted when that fizzled out and Michael ****ing Beale was the man supposedly coming in. Really took the wind out of the post Forest victory buzz.

This was me x100

It has kind of made me resent certain "ITKs" too, unfortunately. All the rumours he was literally in Wolverhampton, I was walking on clouds. My man was coming back. It is the most excited I have been all season, sorry to say

 

[O Lobo do Parque Leste]

"It is not goodbye, it is a see you soon."

*sob