Will our season fizzle out?

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Out the cup, Neto out for the season. 5 more weeks for Hwang.

It’s been a good ride but we don’t have an attacking line up and they look knackered.

Hope I’m wrong but I think we’re done.

 

[Glow69]

Can't roll over that easy. Cunha back, Bellegarde, Dawson back.

Need to use it to increase mental strength. I.e when we lost against Watford and then went again to get Europe.

 

[Royal wolf]

I think it will. We’ll pick up a couple of wins but ultimately finish 10th-12th. Which is still decent

 

[The Wolf In The North]

Ten matches left, still a chance of Europe. But, to be honest, I'd be tempted to use this opportunity to get minutes for the half dozen young players we'll be seeing more of next season - not all at the same time, obviously, but a couple of 30-45 minute appearances per match. The experience could be invaluable.

 

[Tring Wolf]

I think it’s more to do with our remaining fixtures. Arsenal, City and Liverpool in 3 of our last 4 fixtures means we have to be virtually perfect in all of the games that we are expected to win (or on paper are 50/50). Don’t have the depth in forward positions to do that.

 

[Willywolf]

Yep, I’d say we are pretty much season done now tbh given the injury update. The smoke and mirrors in pre match conference from GON was more for his own benefit I think. Still, to have so many points on the board at this point is an unbelievable achievement. Another positive is I’m not sure who takes a big money gamble on Neto with his injury history.

 

[Bugsy911]

Season done we don't have a front line and the defence without Dawson isn't much better.

 

[Jefe]

I think it’s more to do with our remaining fixtures. Arsenal, City and Liverpool in 3 of our last 4 fixtures means we have to be virtually perfect in all of the games that we are expected to win (or on paper are 50/50). Don’t have the depth in forward positions to do that.

Yes, I agree. Not just the games you mentioned, but Villa and West Ham will also be difficult with our paucity in attack. Not meaning to sound hyperbolic, but that capitulation today feels a bit like a season-ender to me.

 

[RosehillWolf]

It won’t fizzle out. There’s goal fests against Arsenal , Villa ,City and Liverpool to look forward to
Trouble is , we won’t score any of them

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

It will if we stick with those tactics

Let’s pass it around the back 5 all day until we concede then start playing football. Joke

 

[BCWolf]

Roll on the summer, we're done like last Sunday's dinner.

Good thing we've already got 40 points.

 

[Perton Wolf]

Feels done to me. We'll win a few but lose a few more on route to a lower midtable finish.

Still better than most of us expected, but may be a disappointing end.

 

[Darvo]

Yep, I’d say we are pretty much season done now tbh given the injury update. The smoke and mirrors in pre match conference from GON was more for his own benefit I think. Still, to have so many points on the board at this point is an unbelievable achievement. Another positive is I’m not sure who takes a big money gamble on Neto with his injury history.

**** off you big wetter. GON is a pro and so are the squad. Thankfully, they won’t give up and roll over for their bellies to tickled like you.

 

[Jawwfc]

Hopefully lighting strikes twice, last time we lost go Watford we got Europe.

Either way I've enjoyed this season more than any other since Nuno was here and there is reasons to he optimistic going forward.

But yeah today feels ****.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

If Cunha can play the rest of the season we'll have a threat again. We have to get RAN to also attack even if he has the Neto position.

People need to keep some perspective though, in August I'd have bitten your hand off for a boring mid-table finish.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

If Cunha can play the rest of the season we'll have a threat again. We have to get RAN to also attack even if he has the Neto position.

People need to keep some perspective though, in August I'd have bitten your hand off for a boring mid-table finish.

It could be worse, so shut up. Is that really the attitude?

 

[VancouverWolf]

Compared to where many of us thought we’d be when Gary was brought in, the season will hardly be a sizzle.

We have a good chance to end up 12th. or better…….not too shabby at all, all things considered.
It would be better than with the mighty JL.

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

Depends on who you ask and what they define as sizzling out, I think we will stabilise and finish around where we are now. Still a very strong season I think... A platform to build from, 100%.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

It could be worse, so shut up. Is that really the attitude?

No, rant away, it's basically the only point in being on here on a day like today. We can all vent a bit and feel just as disappointed, but a bit less angry.

Now I'm older I find it a bit easier to have a bit of perspective though, which is ironic really as while the kids might see us win something one day, many on here are wondering if they'll ever see it again.

 

[WW1963]

Yes, it's season over given our injury list. Give a few kids a game, don't flog anybody to the point of getting seriously injured for the start of next season, try and pinch a couple of wins and edge towards 50 points.

If we can somehow mess up Villa's and Liverpool's seasons then that would be a bonus. On a general level I'll be voyeuristically excited to see either Arteta or Klopp in tears and West Brom failing to get promoted - preferably in the playoff final.

I feel like I can relax and look forward to the closed season as we watch our squad develop further into the image of Gary O'Neil. He's done an immense job and I'm sure he'll be backed with the bulk of whatever money comes in from sales.

I'm already confident that next season will be a huge success.

 

[WorcesterWanderer]

No, rant away, it's basically the only point in being on here on a day like today. We can all vent a bit and feel just as disappointed, but a bit less angry.

Now I'm older I find it a bit easier to have a bit of perspective though, which is ironic really as while the kids might see us win something one day, many on here are wondering if they'll ever see it again.

Reading over this makes the loss easier for me personally. I've got decades to see us win something, I probably will. I am genuinely very sad for the supporters who feel like time isn't on their side.

 

[Big Mack]

Aye, it’s pretty much done now. Still some interesting games where we can possibly influence the title run in.

If it does fizzle out, then given where we were the day prior to the season kicking off you’d have to say that it’s been a success.

Hobbs, Shi & Gary should have already started planning for the close season. If we’re still scrambling around come deadline day we’ll be screwed.

 

[sc91]

Grab the beach towels and see ya in August.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

No, rant away, it's basically the only point in being on here on a day like today. We can all vent a bit and feel just as disappointed, but a bit less angry.

Now I'm older I find it a bit easier to have a bit of perspective though, which is ironic really as while the kids might see us win something one day, many on here are wondering if they'll ever see it again.

It's not 'rant away' though.

There's an excuse for everything. You say 'we'd have snapped your hand off for this position', which is bang on.

If we went down, people say I've seen Wolves in League Two.

If we went down again, people say 'it's only football'.

So it's a never-ending cycle.

As an 'experienced' fan, you/we/others know these opportunities don't just come around. And we have thrown this one away because Coventry City, a side that may not make the Championship play-offs, were better than us.

 

[WolvesAndCows]

I don't think so, no.

 

[sc91]

No, rant away, it's basically the only point in being on here on a day like today. We can all vent a bit and feel just as disappointed, but a bit less angry.

Now I'm older I find it a bit easier to have a bit of perspective though, which is ironic really as while the kids might see us win something one day, many on here are wondering if they'll ever see it again.

That's the correct attitude. I've generally given up hope of seeing Wolves win something, each defeat just chipped away to the point where I really am in a weird state of totally lacking care, it just means now I can switch off football related talk till August.

 

[Willywolf]

**** off you big wetter. GON is a pro and so are the squad. Thankfully, they won’t give up and roll over for their bellies to tickled like you.

I think swearing at someone for having an opinion is uncalled for and undermines your post. So thanks for the comment but I’ll take it with a pinch salt and continue to believe we’ve had a great season that is now winding down. Enjoy your weekend

 

[WickedWolfie]

It's not 'rant away' though.

There's an excuse for everything. You say 'we'd have snapped your hand off for this position', which is bang on.

If we went down, people say I've seen Wolves in League Two.

If we went down again, people say 'it's only football'.

So it's a never-ending cycle.

As an 'experienced' fan, you/we/others know these opportunities don't just come around. And we have thrown this one away because Coventry City, a side that may not make the Championship play-offs, were better than us.

I would add "on the day" to your very last sentence. There is a reason that we are 20 places above Coventry in the league hierarchy.

 

[sc91]

It's not 'rant away' though.

There's an excuse for everything. You say 'we'd have snapped your hand off for this position', which is bang on.

If we went down, people say I've seen Wolves in League Two.

If we went down again, people say 'it's only football'.

So it's a never-ending cycle.

As an 'experienced' fan, you/we/others know these opportunities don't just come around. And we have thrown this one away because Coventry City, a side that may not make the Championship play-offs, were better than us.

It's more that there are more important things than pinning your hopes on a cup win, you'll end up fully disappointed constantly.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

I would add "on the day" to your very last sentence. There is a reason that we are 20 places above Coventry in the league hierarchy.

Well yes, but they are better than that team, that's the problem.

This isn't a case of if we played this game 10 times over that we would win 9. They would win more often than not because we had no forwards.

 

[Parkfieldswolf]

After the events in early August my expectation for this season was one of dread. As it happened it’s turned out much better but let’s forget Europe talk. With such a small squad a Euro adventure would do more harm than good. Yes I think it will fizzle out sadly but I hope some sense prevails in the summer and additions are brought in to prevent a repeat of this injury ravaged season.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

It's not 'rant away' though.

There's an excuse for everything. You say 'we'd have snapped your hand off for this position', which is bang on.

If we went down, people say I've seen Wolves in League Two.

If we went down again, people say 'it's only football'.

So it's a never-ending cycle.

As an 'experienced' fan, you/we/others know these opportunities don't just come around. And we have thrown this one away because Coventry City, a side that may not make the Championship play-offs, were better than us.

Yes, as I said somewhere, we certainly didn't look like we really wanted it until we (inevitably) went behind.

However I've read that Robins owned O'Neil, only Sa and RAN were less than embarrassing and we should sack Shi tonight. I'd say that sort of stuff is just a rant.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

Yes, as I said somewhere, we certainly didn't look like we really wanted it until we (inevitably) went behind.

However I've read that Robins owned O'Neil, only Sa and RAN were less than embarrassing and we should sack Shi tonight. I'd say that sort of stuff is just a rant.

You would because it's the heat of the moment.

The Shi stuff warrants a discussion, IMO, because he deliberately left the squad in this state. Just because it's brought up at our lowest point doesn't dismiss the validity of the point. As I repeatedly said, many will want owners that try, not ever guaranteeing success.

Robins didn't own O'Neil, agreed. He simply had the better all round team at his disposal.

Similarly, the players lost to a better all round team. There was no lack of effort. Playing without effective forwards is really difficult!!

 

[Perton Wolf]

You would because it's the heat of the moment.

The Shi stuff warrants a discussion, IMO, because he deliberately left the squad in this state. Just because it's brought up at our lowest point doesn't dismiss the validity of the point. As I repeatedly said, many will want owners that try, not ever guaranteeing success.

Robins didn't own O'Neil, agreed. He simply had the better all round team at his disposal.

Similarly, the players lost to a better all round team. There was no lack of effort. Playing without effective forwards is really difficult!!

Lost to the better team on paper? That's a stretch. Injuries or not, we had enough quality out there to be better.

Shi has made some huge errors and deserves plenty of stick, but GON should've done better with what he had today. We got the most favourable draw Vs a Champ side who then proceeded to batter us for the large majority of the game.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

You would because it's the heat of the moment.

The Shi stuff warrants a discussion, IMO, because he deliberately left the squad in this state. Just because it's brought up at our lowest point doesn't dismiss the validity of the point. As I repeatedly said, many will want owners that try, not ever guaranteeing success.

Robins didn't own O'Neil, agreed. He simply had the better all round team at his disposal.

Similarly, the players lost to a better all round team. There was no lack of effort. Playing without effective forwards is really difficult!!

Totally agree, although the back 2/3 of our team should have been OK. that's why I said rant away, people will write angry rubbish and feel a tiny bit better for it. I've just read that one of the good things about today is that Hobbs will see we need to get rid of Semedo - I mean I hope that's a poster who had a few beers after the game!

 

[Flea]

Rest of season isn´t top interesting.
We ain´t going nowhere..we won´t be relegated and we won´t qualify for Europe.
Will be of lesser interest to see if we can break 50 points for the season.
That´s about it..and even if we manage to beat Man City again for example..it will mean a whole lot less than us losing in the FA quarterfinal today..at home..against Championship team Coventry.

Summer allready feels alot more interesting to be frank..so yes,rest of this season doesn´t feel super exciting.

 

[GV Wolf]

**** off you big wetter. GON is a pro and so are the squad. Thankfully, they won’t give up and roll over for their bellies to tickled like you.

Yep, people just need to calm down and keep the faith.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

Lost to the better team on paper? That's a stretch. Injuries or not, we had enough quality out there to be better.

Shi has made some huge errors and deserves plenty of stick, but GON should've done better with what he had today. We got the most favourable draw Vs a Champ side who then proceeded to batter us for the large majority of the game.

I suppose if you go one for one across the pitch we would come out on top.

But, you simply can't play without forwards, it ruins the dynamics of everything.

 

[Willywolf]

Yep, people just need to calm down and keep the faith.

Whilst you are right, it is also an acceptable position to understand the limitations of the small, tired squad between now and the end of the season, which has largely been successful given the starting point. Anything else from here on in is an absolute bonus.

 

[VancouverWolf]

No, rant away, it's basically the only point in being on here on a day like today. We can all vent a bit and feel just as disappointed, but a bit less angry.

Now I'm older I find it a bit easier to have a bit of perspective though, which is ironic really as while the kids might see us win something one day, many on here are wondering if they'll ever see it again.

Re your very last part…..
Exactly. 70 next month and have learned to compartmentalize my Wolves emotions and take a lot of solace from watching us play top half footy in the PL for 6 years now.