Summer 2023 Transfer Window Thread

[wolfgar]

I’m not emotionally ready for a glitzy welcome to wolves, first day on the job Gary O’Neill video package to be honest

 

[DanishWolf]

I’m not emotionally ready for a glitzy welcome to wolves, first day on the job Gary O’Neill video package to be honest

Not even our most excellent media team would be able to pull this off as something uplifting..

 

[Oldgold Wolfcub]

Does feel a little bit like being offered a dose of the clap instead of syphilis or chlamydia though

That's not very nice...............catchy but not very nice!!!

 

[Hawkguy]

Canadians in Wolverhampton.

Cool, would be proud!

 

[Very Proud (AKA Still Proud)]

I get it now. O’Neill didn’t want Bournemouth to sign Alex Scot so they sacked him, then Lopetegui walks because we won’t sign Alex Scott, so who does Jeff Shi turn to……..

 

[Wolf 82]

Cool, would be proud!

I know at least one other.. maybe time for a Poutine joint to open.

 

[Hawkguy]

I know at least one other.. maybe time for a Poutine joint to open.

Poutine can either be really good or really gross lol

 

[Jonzy54]

How old is Stears now? Must be 40ish.

35-36 at the back end of next week

 

[WickedWolfie]

35-36 at the back end of next week

TY. Younger than l realised.

 

[Wolf 82]

Poutine can either be really good or really gross lol

I bloody love it.. contains my 3 favourite food groups; Cheese, Chips and Gravy.

 

[Hawkguy]

I bloody love it.. contains my 3 favourite food groups; Cheese, Chips and Gravy.

It's so popular in Canada though that everyone tries to make it. And some of them are very poor attempts. McDonald's made it for awhile and it was awful.

 

[Wolf 82]

It's so popular in Canada though that everyone tries to make it. And some of them are very poor attempts. McDonald's made it for awhile and it was awful.

A&W is decent though..

 

[Hawkguy]

A&W is decent though..

Never had one from there. Maybe I'll swing by after work!

 

[Stafford]

It's so popular in Canada though that everyone tries to make it. And some of them are very poor attempts. McDonald's made it for awhile and it was awful.

You could make it with microwave fries, packet grated cheese and bisto gravy. I'm still eating it.

Still not a clue what cheese curd is.

 

[Eastyorksyeltz]

You could make it with microwave fries, packet grated cheese and bisto gravy. I'm still eating it.

Still not a clue what cheese curd is.

I think it's a pretty vital part of the deal. So: no you can't make it like that.

 

[Hawkguy]

You could make it with microwave fries, packet grated cheese and bisto gravy. I'm still eating it.

Still not a clue what cheese curd is.

Kind of similar to cheese strings.

 

[Wolf 82]

You could make it with microwave fries, packet grated cheese and bisto gravy. I'm still eating it.

Still not a clue what cheese curd is.

If I am feeling fancy.. I use those M&S boxed fries with cathedral city cheddar.. posho.

 

[Loojay]

If I am feeling fancy.. I use those M&S boxed fries with cathedral city cheddar.. posho.

Someone's doing well

 

[WISAW]

Poutine can either be really good or really gross lol

I love it. Off to Toronto soon and can't wait to get back on it! The BK Angry Poutine is amazing!

 

[Wolf 82]

I love it. Off to Toronto soon and can't wait to get back on it! The BK Angry Poutine is amazing!

I used to go to Poutinis House of Poutine on Queen Street.. AMAZING! (Heard a rumours it’s closed though..)

 

[Kebab Warrior]

If there’s something this transfer thread needed it cheesy chips and gravy.

 

[Stafford]

Kind of similar to cheese strings.

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I once looked into making some at home, as you can't really buy it here. But you needed some **** weird ingredients and I'm not sure It would have seemed as appetising.

 

[Hawkguy]

I once looked into making some at home, as you can't really buy it here. But you needed some **** weird ingredients and I'm not sure It would have seemed as appetising.

Gravy, cheese (preferably curd) and french fries!

Any kind of cheese that melts will work though. If I make it at home I use regular shredded marble cheese.

You can add meat or whatever else as well. There's a mom and pa pizza shop near me that makes poutine with chicken and I love that. I make sure to grab one from there 2 or 3 times a year.

 

[SuperGran]

Transfers

 

[wolfslair]

Transfers

Well our ones if they happen it will be a quick fax at deadline second at this rate lol

 

[Wolf 82]

Transfers

Still none.

 

[Willywolf]

Transfers

We should be so lucky.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Phillips says he thinks the Elvedi deal held up over payment terms, but he thinks will complete. Thinks the Scott deal also failed on payment terms rather than overall value. Around 27 mins in.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1688679419554988032

 

[Hawkguy]

Phillips says he thinks the Elvedi deal held up over payment terms, but he thinks will complete. Thinks the Scott deal also failed on payment terms rather than overall value. Around 27 mins in.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1688679419554988032

Positive things about O'Neil.... I think he's a solid choice for what we could afford and attract.

But I also don't think Lopetegui is going anywhere for at least a few weeks/month. He's not going to quit and walk away from ALL that money for him (and his staff) while damaging his reputation. Wolves also aren't going to fire him because 1. they want him and 2. that would be a ridiculous amount of funds to spend when we already won't spend any this window.

If we come out of the first 4 or 5 games with 1 or 2 points, Lopetegui may quit then because he can save his reputation that way.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

Positive things about O'Neil.... I think he's a solid choice for what we could afford and attract.

But I also don't think Lopetegui is going anywhere for at least a few weeks/month. He's not going to quit and walk away from ALL that money for him (and his staff) while damaging his reputation. Wolves also aren't going to fire him because 1. they want him and 2. that would be a ridiculous amount of funds to spend when we already won't spend any this window.

If we come out of the first 4 or 5 games with 1 or 2 points, Lopetegui may quit then because he can save his reputation that way.

When pressed, Phillips thinks he won’t be here for Man Utd, but said it’s really uncertain either way. Said it’s all down to money. JL can’t afford to walk because of the size of contract for him and his staff. Also said Wolves can’t afford to sack him for the same reason. If he does leave, it can only be by mutual agreement. That’s a risky situation as that’s exactly the situation Leicester were in last season with Rodgers.

 

[Hawkguy]

When pressed, Phillips thinks he won’t be here for Man Utd, but said it’s really uncertain either way. Said it’s all down to money. JL can’t afford to walk because of the size of contract for him and his staff. Also said Wolves can’t afford to sack him for the same reason. If he does leave, it can only be by mutual agreement. That’s a risky situation as that’s exactly the situation Leicester were in last season with Rodgers.

And I don't see Wolves mutually agreeing to let him leave UNLESS the results are poor through the first month or two.

We don't want to buy players, why would we want to spend 80% of what Elvedi would cost to buy out our staff and then get a new one in?

 

[Sussex Wolf]

And I don't see Wolves mutually agreeing to let him leave UNLESS the results are poor through the first month or two.

We don't want to buy players, why would we want to spend 80% of what Elvedi would cost to buy out our staff and then get a new one in?

Listen to the podcast. It was recorded just before 9pm tonight so the whole Lopetegui thing is covered in some detail with Jonny Phillips, who is about as clued in on us as any journalist. Some insights, some opinions, but the gist was, the relationship is broken, possibly beyond repair. He was quite clear that the only thing stopping a separation is the money involved for both JL and club.

 

[Hawkguy]

Listen to the podcast. It was recorded just before 9pm tonight so the whole Lopetegui thing is covered in some detail with Jonny Phillips, who is about as clued in on us as any journalist. Some insights, some opinions, but the gist was, the relationship is broken, possibly beyond repair. He was quite clear that the only thing stopping a separation is the money involved for both JL and club.

Oh yeah, I've been listening. I'm 54 minutes in.

I just still don't think Wolves are walking away unless Lopetegui is willing to quit for little to no payment to start the season.

I have no doubt that Hobbs and Shi want Lopetegui to stay. I have no doubt that Lopetegui wants to leave either.

 

[Perton Wolf]

Phillips says he thinks the Elvedi deal held up over payment terms, but he thinks will complete. Thinks the Scott deal also failed on payment terms rather than overall value. Around 27 mins in.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1688679419554988032

Cash upfront is the issue with Scott, not the total value per say.

 

[Wanderer Til I Die]

Not that I want Lopetegui out, he is a top manager and he kept us up last season, but his days are numbered at Wolves now, it is only a matter of time before he leaves/gets fired. He burned his bridges with Jeff Shi and Fosun the moment he did that interview with Guilliem Balague. I get that he is angry and frustrated because he has been lied to, but if he is unhappy with the situation he should resign. Let's not forget, this isn't the first time he has done something like this. He went for an interview and accepted the Real Madrid job while he was coach of the Spanish national team, just before the World Cup in 2018! Both of those things say a lot about his character. I fear it will turn into a car crash of a season the longer this saga goes on.

If/when he does leave, we will struggle to find a manager of his calibre, given our current financial situation but it wont be the end of the world either. We are Wolves and we have been in worse situations than this and bounced back stronger.

As for managers to replace him, we could do a lot worse than Gary O'Neil or Rob Edwards, both did fantastic jobs at Bournemouth and Luton last season. Both I think would have a decent chance of keeping us up this season and are used to working on a shoestring budget.
If we get relegated this season, I think there is a good chance both would stay and have us pushing for promotion back up from the Championship.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Cash upfront is the issue with Scott, not the total value per say.

I actually think it’s the Podence exit, or lack of, that’s held this up.

 

[Wolf316]

Positive things about O'Neil.... I think he's a solid choice for what we could afford and attract.

But I also don't think Lopetegui is going anywhere for at least a few weeks/month. He's not going to quit and walk away from ALL that money for him (and his staff) while damaging his reputation. Wolves also aren't going to fire him because 1. they want him and 2. that would be a ridiculous amount of funds to spend when we already won't spend any this window.

If we come out of the first 4 or 5 games with 1 or 2 points, Lopetegui may quit then because he can save his reputation that way.

37 games as a manager then sacked by Bournemouth is a solid choice?

 

[kidder_wolf_II]

I’m guessing there’s no more news on any new signings?

We ain’t getting anyone are we?

 

[Jamwolf]

Let's kill two birds with one stone and sign Scott as player manager.

 

[Hawkguy]

37 games as a manager then sacked by Bournemouth is a solid choice?

And kept them up.

Yeah, I think he's a solid choice for what we could attract. Who do you think we could get in, quickly, that would be better?

Lopetegui lasted 14 games after spending over 100 million euros with one of the best teams in the world. He was replaced and the team went 15 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses the rest of the way.... so I guess he sucks too.