Joao Gomes - Born to play here...

[nomadwolf]

“But I think that the way I play goes hand in hand with the League’s pace. The matches are more physical, there’s more fight over the ball, so I think I was born to play here.”

Gomes | 'I think I was born to play here'

Joao Gomes believes he is improving as a footballer with each day he spends at Wolves having quickly adapted his game since he arrived at the club from...

www.wolves.co.uk

 

[groundhogwolf]

“But I think that the way I play goes hand in hand with the League’s pace. The matches are more physical, there’s more fight over the ball, so I think I was born to play here.”

Gomes | 'I think I was born to play here'

Joao Gomes believes he is improving as a footballer with each day he spends at Wolves having quickly adapted his game since he arrived at the club from...

www.wolves.co.uk

Without doubt the longer Joao is with us the stronger the bond between him and us will become, another genuinely decent person.

 

[SeaWolf]

Well, there's your song guys.
'Born to be Wolf' a la Steppenwolf!

 

[Flump]

"Here" being the Premier league!

 

[Bill McCai]

Yes, I think he was referring to the Premier League.

 

[manc_wolf]

Yes, I think he was referring to the Premier League.

Like they all do…

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Who’s Franca?

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Who’s Franca?

Palace player.

 

[Parkfieldswolf]

I’ve been really impressed with him since he signed. The English game may not be as technical as others leagues but it’s fast, frantic and physically demanding and not all players can adapt to it. I hope Hobbs etc can identify these qualities for future and not rely so much on players like Trincao, Guedes and to some extent Nunes who didn’t truly show they were comfortable with the English game. Good, technical players they undoubtedly are but there are other factors such as those listed above that need considering when signing a player. The more games Gomes plays the better he will become. Think we have a gem in the making.

 

[The Wolf In The North]

"Here" being the Premier league!

 

[groundhogwolf]

"Here" being the Premier league!

Why necessary to make this obviously negative point, assuming you are employed, would you show up for work if they didn’t pay you.
Unfortunately we’re all in it for the money.

 

[Flump]

Why necessary to make this obviously negative point, assuming you are employed, would you show up for work if they didn’t pay you.

Because it's just as daft to misconstrue what players say for positive reasons as it is to do so for negative ones.

No, of course not, but then I wasn't born to work there...

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Great to hear from the guy
He really does want to be here doesnt he?
Improving every game and always gives his all brilliant

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Will he kiss the badge when he scores?

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Will he kiss the badge when he scores?

Well he didnt when he did
He did cry though

 

[StaffordWolf]

Will he kiss the badge when he scores?

No one's under any illusions that little boys from all over the world one day dream of playing for Wolves. However I definitely think it's a club that players often grow to love, just look at Neves, Raul, Coady et al.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

No one's under any illusions that little boys from all over the world one day dream of playing for Wolves. However I definitely think it's a club that players often grow to love, just look at Neves, Raul, Coady et al.

Nuno bought that togetherness with small squad

I think Gaz could create that but vocal leaders like Coady are hard to find

Kilman just doesn’t have that infectious personality like some people do

Being a positive person and being able to lift others around you is such an advantage in such a negative world

 

[groundhogwolf]

No one's under any illusions that little boys from all over the world one day dream of playing for Wolves. However I definitely think it's a club that players often grow to love, just look at Neves, Raul, Coady et al.

Funny really how some posters needs to state the obvious like the rest of us are 5 year olds. Without doubt if someone had been willing to pay the money for Neves years ago he would have gone, but it wouldn’t change the fact that he felt a connection with the town the fans and the club.

 

[Darvo]

My MOM tonight.

He’s still learning but we have a cracking young player on our hands here.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

I thought he'd been a bit inconsistent this season to be honest, which is understandable for a 22-year-old.

But the last two games he has been outstanding, arguably his best performances in a Wolves shirt.

Tonight he made some very good passes as well.

 

[DDPPwolf313]

I've been pleasantly surprised at how skillful he can be on the ball, good passing range, gets further up the pitch than I thought he would.

 

[Premier Quality]

his first thought is always to pass forwards, absolutely love him!

 

[Fenrir_]

He's starting to get confidence and show what he can do on the ball as well as be a here there and everywhere midfielder. He's stepping up a level

 

[Chuck Murray]

Really impressed with Gomes this season. Who'd have thunk he and Lemina would have been able to step in for Neves and Moutinho and not miss a step? Plus, with young Doyle and Traore in the mix, it seems we may be better off in center mid than we've been in quite awhile ...

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Him and Lemina, what a pair of battlers!! And I think we will be seeing more of their attacking threat as the season goes on. We are building a good team. Defence needs attention though.

 

[wolfgar]

Feel like he’s going to make us a lot of money in the next few years

 

[lets all have a disco]

The lad has really kicked on , the last month....he has been tremendous, especially when you consider the short turn around in matches....

He has always been a terrier, but he is looking more and more accomplished with the ball ....

 

[sedgwolf1980]

Enjoy him whilst you can. Absolutely top drawer signing, both in terms of talent, potential, attitude and temperament. The benchmark for what South American signings need to be like.

 

[djmikeydickens]

I just love his work rate and tenacity. Celebrating when he makes a big tackle. Hats off to the recruitment team, terrific signing

 

[surreywolf]

NEEDS A GOOD SONG!!!!

Over the years we’ve had some corkers - remember reading Stevie Bull’s a Tatter printed on balloons at Stoke; more recently Nuno Had A Dream and Si Senor really galvanised support - whoever did these please step up for Joao now!

 

[Scallywolf]

What a player!

His partnership with Super Mario is getting better and better. The envy of a lot of Premier League managers I’ll bet. They run all day, win tackles and love playing for our great club.

The Pitbull and Super Mario are ours and long may it continue.

 

[JohnB]

NEEDS A GOOD SONG!!!!

Over the years we’ve had some corkers - remember reading Stevie Bull’s a Tatter printed on balloons at Stoke; more recently Nuno Had A Dream and Si Senor really galvanised support - whoever did these please step up for Joao now!

Has to be Billy Idol.

When the Lyon called he said no, no, no
When the Wolves called he said yes, yes, yes
Joao Gomes

 

[Wolf 82]

A great find. He’s improving game by game and growing in confidence.. what struck me last night, was how much he wanted the ball. Great to see.

Could see his talents without the ball immediately, but his talents with the ball are starting to show.

 

[Cousins78]

Immense last night

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

He’s brilliant. A real and proper midfielder.

He can get a bit over excited sometimes though and I’m sure as he matures he’ll be slightly more composed. I also wish we would stop giving him the ball when he’s facing his own goal.

What a star he is though, lucky to have him.
Him and Lemina *heart eyes emoji*

 

[Fenrir_]

A great find. He’s improving game by game and growing in confidence.. what struck me last night, was how much he wanted the ball. Great to see.

Could see his talents without the ball immediately, but his talents with the ball are starting to show.

Yeah he's showed it in glimpses, whether it be dribbling his way out of a tight situation or a clever little touch here and there, but he's starting to show it more and he'll really catch the eye of non-Wolves football fans soon

 

[Matt]

I just love him, I think he had a slow start to the season to be honest but the past few games he’s been really, really good. His energy, commitment, love for the club, the way he celebrates tackles. He’s just a great lad and a great defensive midfielder.

 

[Clifton Wolf]

NEEDS A GOOD SONG!!!!

Over the years we’ve had some corkers - remember reading Stevie Bull’s a Tatter printed on balloons at Stoke; more recently Nuno Had A Dream and Si Senor really galvanised support - whoever did these please step up for Joao now!

Agreed! We need a booming Gomes song

 

[Wignall 3-0]

Feel like he’s going to make us a lot of money in the next few years

As another poster has said, enjoy him while we can. The big money will come calling eventually, and will (can) the club resist? I knew this kid was going to be a star.

 

[Southdownswolf]