BOLY

[Shifnal Wolf]

Best since Frankie Munro for me.

Before my time but awesome player I believe.

Met him a few years ago at an event, seemed a good guy.

 

[Jonzy54]

Can you imagine him, Richards and Lescott in a back 3

He has the potential to be the best we’ve had since Lescott.

He probably already is .Can't think of much competition in the ensuing period

 

[Pengwern]

It is too long back to think of anyone else who plays at the back like him. Bill Slater was my favourite when I was a young lad because he too could bring the ball out of defence with confidence and skill; I just couldn't understand why he was ranked behind Billy Wright! Bobby Thompson was also class at distribution from left back in those days. Derek Parkin and Frank Munro had it in them too, as mentioned above, and Dean Richards exuded confidence. I think Willy Boly is up there with those 4 as the best composed defenders I've seen at Wolves, but Boly is also as physically dominant as Flowers, Clamp, and Bailey, so comparisons aside, big Willy is THE FIRST ONE WE HAVE TO SIGNIN JANUARY, because attacking starts from the back, as does winning, as Nuno knows.

 

[Essex Wolf]

Best since Frankie Munro for me.

High praise indeed mate and as a kid Frank was one of my favourite players. Fantastic defender.

 

[Pengwern]

I seem to fall the pre-agreed fee for big Will was £12m. Anyone?

 

[goldeneyed]

He is immense in every sense. He and Jota are the key signings in January for me. Without them we would struggle in the Prem. With them we have the basis of a mid table Prem team at the very least. Bonatini and Vinagre would be important too but the first two are in a league of their own along with Neves. If/when Costa returns to form I would put him right up there too in terms of pure ability . Cav is very good when he is on form but highly inconsistent.

 

[ShropshireLad]

He is immense in every sense. He and Jota are the key signings in January for me. Without them we would struggle in the Prem. With them we have the basis of a mid table Prem team at the very least. Bonatini and Vinagre would be important too but the first two are in a league of their own. If/when Costa returns to form I would put him right up there too in terms of pure ability. Cav is very good when he is on form but highly inconsistent.

He makes things look so simple but that's his quality: he does the simple things and they come off - why take risks in a back 3 and put the team under pressure? Great player.

 

[goldeneyed]

I seem to fall the pre-agreed fee for big Will was £12m. Anyone?

Vaguely remember this but may have been in euros.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

E&S were saying that Jota and Bonatini will be signed in January but no mention of Boly? For me I'd put Boly ahead of Bonatini if it was a choice of one or the other. Boly will be ideal for the Prem but I think you need pace up top against the best sides and Bonatini does not have that.

 

[Jez]

Did we all notice he got an assist last night ?
It was his header back to Neves for that wonder goal.....

Some have said poor distribution??
Not for me that was a well worked training ground goal that the lads obviously worked on.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Vaguely remember this but may have been in euros.

Might be more than £12m soon then

 

[Jonny De Wolf]

Did we all notice he got an assist last night ?
It was his header back to Neves for that wonder goal.....

Some have said poor distribution??
Not for me that was a well worked training ground goal that the lads obviously worked on.

Having seen tv footage today I noticed that has we are about to take the free kick Boly indicates he wants it low and then points back implying he will head it back. Full on training ground free kick
Also noticed on footage from facing the goal (bit far to notice at the ground) that as everyone runs in to take free kick Neves is already looking where the gaps are
Pure class

 

[Deleted member 3573J]

He's superb, easily the most talented defender we have but he's not even our best performing central defender lately which shows how good we are defensively. Coady has been pretty much faultless, from midfield plodder to defensive linchpin who'd have predicted it?

 

[Plastic Shrapnel]

My mate is an Arsenal fan and went to the Leeds game. When asking what he thought of Neves and Jota he replied that Boly was our best player.

He's an absolute joy.

 

[OoohRobbieRobbie]

He's no Paul Blades.

 

[Taffywolf]

E&S were saying that Jota and Bonatini will be signed in January but no mention of Boly? For me I'd put Boly ahead of Bonatini if it was a choice of one or the other. Boly will be ideal for the Prem but I think you need pace up top against the best sides and Bonatini does not have that.

Totally agree with this.. Jota and Boly should be the ones we are doing our best to sign, Boly is class and could step up no problem.

 

[wolfgar]

In the 14 games that Boly has played we have kept 10 clean sheets so I just read. He has been outstanding and makes everything look so easy. Best defender I've ever seen at Wolves.

 

[wolvesaywe]

My one and only issue with him is his distribution - too often he tries a long pass and it goes nowhere. If he can up his game in this area he's the complete defender.

 

[WalsallWolf]

He is our very own black Jaap Stam.

He is brilliant I would pay an arm and a leg to get him in permanent. A total rare commodity hence the comparison above, as Stam too was a complete one off.

 

[Ian]

My mate is an Arsenal fan and went to the Leeds game. When asking what he thought of Neves and Jota he replied that Boly was our best player.

He's an absolute joy.

Im of the same view, as much as Jota and Neves are outstanding players Boly to me is the one that really does look in a different league to everyone on the pitch.

I saw someone posted elsewhere that Bolys family couldnt settlle and had moved back home perhaps putting his chances of extending past this season in doubt... i hope that was inaccurate.

 

[E is for idiot.]

I would do everything I could to sign Boly. He is top *******s. He has played a huge part in the overall defensive stability we have got.

 

[JOSWolf]

The bloke is a man mountain. Easily a premier league player.

 

[Jamwolf]

Not since Floyd Streete has such a stylish defender graced the club.

 

[Wandsworth Wolf]

Wikipedia says that his he signed for Porto with a buyout clause of €45m. No idea how accurate that is but implies they’ll demand a very large transfer fee for him.

 

[Deleted member 5242]

I seem to fall the pre-agreed fee for big Will was £12m. Anyone?

I don't think so mate, can't remember there being a figure discussed.

Didn't he sign for Porto for about 5m Euros and considering he failed to make an impact for them you would presume they would be happy to recoup what they paid? Fingers crossed we can get him for that kind of figure anyway, an absolute steal!

 

[Sephiroth]

My understanding is that ALL the loan deals conducted in pre-season have an option for Wolves to buy with the fee already agreed between the parties. It's simply up to Wolves to decide yes or no.

 

[Deleted member 5242]

My understanding is that ALL the loan deals conducted in pre-season have an option for Wolves to buy with the fee already agreed between the parties. It's simply up to Wolves to decide yes or no.

Correct, but I haven't seen any figure branded around for Boly

 

[Wolf Pack leader]

E&S were saying that Jota and Bonatini will be signed in January but no mention of Boly? For me I'd put Boly ahead of Bonatini if it was a choice of one or the other. Boly will be ideal for the Prem but I think you need pace up top against the best sides and Bonatini does not have that.

Could not agree more - Jota and Boly are our priorities for me

 

[Wolf Pack leader]

Correct, but I haven't seen any figure branded around for Boly

Im sure I read £10m when he signed

 

[wildfire_wolf]

Im of the same view, as much as Jota and Neves are outstanding players Boly to me is the one that really does look in a different league to everyone on the pitch.

I saw someone posted elsewhere that Bolys family couldnt settlle and had moved back home perhaps putting his chances of extending past this season in doubt... i hope that was inaccurate.

That was me. It was a chap I know down the pub and I haven't a clue where he got it from so I'd treat it with a large pinch of salt. I too hope he wasn't right!

 

[Berks_WWFC]

I heard a rumour that his wife/partner has moved back to their family home in France as she couldn't settle in the UK.
Not sure how true this is, but would lessen the likelihood of him signing permanently I would imagine?

I do agree with above posters though, I feel he is the most important to sign fully first as can easily see him stepping up a league with ease.

 

[Deleted member 5242]

Im sure I read £10m when he signed

Can't see us agreeing a fee of 10m for Boly considering he did nothing for Porto after signing for 5m? (purely opinion) As great as he has turned out to be we didn't know that at the time. Hopefully we find out in a few weeks when he signs on the dotted line!

 

[Nige100]

Everytime I see this thread bumped I **** myself and think his hamstrng has gone again. This guy just has to be purchased best CB in my lifetime (50)

 

[Sephiroth]

A look back at the sportsmole report on when he signed mentions a fee to believed to be 12m Euros which is £10.5m

 

[Deleted member 5242]

A look back at the sportsmole report on when he signed mentions a fee to believed to be 12m Euros which is £10.5m

Got a link? ta

 

[Sephiroth]

Got a link? ta

https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/footba.../wolves-seal-willy-boly-loan-deal_302178.html

 

[Very Proud (AKA Still Proud)]

I think that he'll only sign once we're guaranteed to be in the Premiership next season. If by some strange twist of fate we don't go up he'll have other suitors there. I suspect it depends on him and his family.

 

[we8wba]

I think that he'll only sign once we're guaranteed to be in the Premiership next season. If by some strange twist of fate we don't go up he'll have other suitors there. I suspect it depends on him and his family.

Same thoughts from me

 

[ShropshireLad]

How he only managed 4 games last season for Porto surprises me. Was he injured?

 

[Uncle Festa]

He's no Paul Blades.

Blades was class when on loan. Then we signed him...............all went to ****. Something tells me if we signed Boly it would be a different story