Last chance saloon....

[wolvesjoe]

The game this weekend against West Ham has become a crucial one if the unexpected promise of this season is to be maintained.

Win, and other results go our way, which is plausible, given the fixtures, and we go up to 7th, with a game in hand
over West Ham. And only three points below Utd, (although Utd's run-in is a gentle one).

If Hwang, Dawson and Bellegarde could be back by the following weekend, away at Forest, then again a chance to
stay in the mix.

Would be a miracle after the January fiasco, but maybe this group of players might just have the mental motivation
and strength to do it. A sort of collective **** you.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Win and we could go 7th which is pretty amazing.

Sadly I fear it’ll be a massive struggle.

 

[Alex Rae The Substitute]

I just don’t see how we score more than one goal a game in the PL with our current squad (assuming Cunha still only ready for a cameo off the bench).

We’re looking leaky at the back again too, so this doesn’t bode too well for the run-in.

As disappointing as it will feel to watch this season fizzle out after 3 months or so of great promise in the middle. We’ve got to look at the bigger picture and be very positive that we’re 20pts above the drop zone in May, there is absolutely no way I’d have believed that after the first few months of the season.

 

[Jefe]

The home games against Bournemouth, Palace and Luton are all non negotiable must-wins for me, because it's likely going to be nul-points from City, Arsenal and Liverpool. I would also say West Ham and Forest are must not lose. Even then, 11 points would put us on 53, which has only been good enough for 8th place once in the past 5 seasons. I am leaning towards thinking we've given ourselves too much to do with recent results, sadly.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Ait nouri to have a worldy cunha to score in second half

 

[Golden Arrow]

You just know where this debate will end up.
I'm beat up from similar "discussions" on this board, in fact I'm starting to look forward to the end of the season.

Just for the record, no great expectations from me, just a mid table finish. My current wish list does though include a long warm Summer days without a hint of precipitation.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

Hard to see how we beat that West Ham side when you look at the XI we will have.

I would expect a routine away win when you look on paper, and it's what I do think will happen, but clinging on to some hope that they aren't always convincing away from home.

 

[JadeWolf]

You just know where this debate will end up.
I'm beat up from similar "discussions" on this board, in fact I'm starting to look forward to the end of the season.

Just for the record, no great expectations from me, just a mid table finish. My current wish list does though include a long warm Summer days without a hint of precipitation.

Oh how I wish it would stop raining!

 

[wolfinaguernsey]

Any consolation I’m at the match and never seen us lose against West Ham

 

[Golden Arrow]

Oh how I wish it would stop raining!

Easier to predict than the final score, although I did get Burnley right for once.

 

[lets all have a disco]

Despite our injuries we should be targeting at least 3 out 4 wins at home at the very least...the exception (not counting Arsenal)..starting with a winnable game against West ham....they are not on great form and have a big European game on Thursday to contend with...we are on decent form in premier league at home...

Far too early to chuck the towel in yet.....

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Win things are looking promising again
Draw nothing really changes
Lose you will here from the likes of me beach towels are out lol

 

[Kebab Warrior]

I really do t think we are beating West Ham at the moment sadly. I’m more worried about O’Neil and the fallout more than the points to be honest.

 

[JOSWolf]

Can’t see us getting anything. Our defending isn’t great and our attack is in tatters.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

When you look at their team you kind of get the frustrations of their fans.

Paqueta, Kudus and Bowen as a combination is up there with most outside of the top three. In fact, I think Paqueta could play for any side in the country, Bowen could get in any squad in the country and Kudus on his day is excellent.

You should be capable of producing a quality team with those players.

The rest of the team generally consists of experienced, international players. They have pace, power, know-how and good squad depth.

 

[wolvesjoe]

When you look at their team you kind of get the frustrations of their fans.

Paqueta, Kudus and Bowen as a combination is up there with most outside of the top three. In fact, I think Paqueta could play for any side in the country, Bowen could get in any squad in the country and Kudus on his day is excellent.

You should be capable of producing a quality team with those players.

The rest of the team generally consists of experienced, international players. They have pace, power, know-how and good squad depth.

There is quite a drop off in quality outside of the first 9 picks. And Antonio is not the player he was, thankfully for us.

But they are close to full-strength for Saturday. Having said that, I would still our best Xl to best their best, which is something
to be proud of.

 

[Glow69]

More concerned about our defence then attack.

 

[purplepault69]

I really do t think we are beating West Ham at the moment sadly. I’m more worried about O’Neil and the fallout more than the points to be honest.

What "O'Neil and the fallout " ??

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Oh how I wish it would stop raining!

Indeed. I am fed up of this weather. I much preferred the proper frosty winters we used to have

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Indeed. I am fed up of this weather. I much preferred the proper frosty winters we used to have

Must need big dose of that global warming they keep telling us about

Would take a draw against West Ham. They are a good outfit. We normally do well against them at home. Where is Podence when you need him lol

 

[Mutchy]

Must need big dose of that global warming they keep telling us about

Would take a draw against West Ham. They are a good outfit. We normally do well against them at home. Where is Podence when you need him lol

We’ve already got it. Hence the lack of frosty winters? It’s been wet not cold.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

We’ve already got it. Hence the lack of frosty winters? It’s been wet not cold.

Surely if the planet is warming up, it would get hotter earlier in the year?

Over time seasons change naturally. But that is being branded as conspiracy by the media. Very odd

Let’s stay on topic. What do you think about the hammers game on Saturday?

 

[SA Wolf]

When you look at their team you kind of get the frustrations of their fans.

Paqueta, Kudus and Bowen as a combination is up there with most outside of the top three. In fact, I think Paqueta could play for any side in the country, Bowen could get in any squad in the country and Kudus on his day is excellent.

You should be capable of producing a quality team with those players.

The rest of the team generally consists of experienced, international players. They have pace, power, know-how and good squad depth.

I fear you are right WATWII. That is a potent attacking line-up and including Antonio and Soucek; Wet Sham will not fail to score against our uncertain defence. Couple that with a Cunha who will not be up to speed, our lack of striking options and our inexperienced bench and I fear Wet Sham will have too much for us.
But, where there's life, there's hope and one never knows!

 

[SA Wolf]

We’ve already got it. Hence the lack of frosty winters? It’s been wet not cold.

Yes, I quite often go off topic on a football forum.

 

[lets all have a disco]

Can’t see us getting anything. Our defending isn’t great and our attack is in tatters.

He needs to set up with a better defensive unit, than the one he put out against Burnley, which was terrible...offered us next to no cover at all.....he is getting far too obsessed with changes to cover the lack of forwards while leaving the back door wide open...it was eventually our downfall against Coventry so it won't work against a decent premier league team...it's why I would go a back 5 with Semedo Dawson Santi kilman Toti if they are fit ....a solid base with our best chance of winning 1-0 or 2-1......that's all we can do at the minute...

 

[Axle]

Hard to see how we beat that West Ham side when you look at the XI we will have.

I would expect a routine away win when you look on paper, and it's what I do think will happen, but clinging on to some hope that they aren't always convincing away from home.

Don’t we usually do pretty well against West Ham at home?

 

[Aurum Lupus]

Despite our injuries we should be targeting at least 3 out 4 wins at home at the very least...the exception (not counting Arsenal)..starting with a winnable game against West ham....they are not on great form and have a big European game on Thursday to contend with...we are on decent form in premier league at home...

Far too early to chuck the towel in yet.....

I agree with this, but also agree with @Jefe . I want us to compete to the end, but am not setting my heart on us doing it. The only way we do it imv, is if Cunha comes back bang on form. If he doesn't, we don't have enough firepower to pick up the points.

 

[brianm]

I'm just hoping the team get over the fifty point mark, personally. There is no way they are fleshing the squad out enough for a European campaign next season. There's just too much dead money still on the books. If Fabio, Guedes, Sasa etc were worth anything as Prem-level players then maybe, but they're not. Too much dead weight. Seems to me the squad is perhaps four players short of being remotely able to handle a European campaign.

 

[glorybox]

If Lemina isn't CM forget winning.

 

[lets all have a disco]

I agree with this, but also agree with @Jefe . I want us to compete to the end, but am not setting my heart on us doing it. The only way we do it imv, is if Cunha comes back bang on form. If he doesn't, we don't have enough firepower to pick up the points.

I don't think 3 wins from West ham , Luton , Bournemouth and Palace is unachievable even with our injuries.... hopefully our injuries may ease a little in the next 2-10 days....

The team despite being a bit short hasn't stopped trying ....and will believe we can carry on a bit..... haven't mentioned away from home or even the top teams we have left or l even the dreaded "E" word...

I think 10th and 50/52 points is achievable but we won't get it , if we chuck the towel in .....which some fans seem to be doing......we need to fight till the end, which I'm sure we will do....

 

[steve vena]

When you look at their team you kind of get the frustrations of their fans.

Paqueta, Kudus and Bowen as a combination is up there with most outside of the top three. In fact, I think Paqueta could play for any side in the country, Bowen could get in any squad in the country and Kudus on his day is excellent.

You should be capable of producing a quality team with those players.

The rest of the team generally consists of experienced, international players. They have pace, power, know-how and good squad depth.

I fear they'll rip us to bits. Especially how dopey Killman is.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

I don't think 3 wins from West ham , Luton , Bournemouth and Palace is unachievable even with our injuries.... hopefully our injuries may ease a little in the next 2-10 days....

The team despite being a bit short hasn't stopped trying ....and will believe we can carry on a bit..... haven't mentioned away from home or even the top teams we have left or l even the dreaded "E" word...

I think 10th and 50/52 points is achievable but we won't get it , if we chuck the towel in .....which some fans seem to be doing......we need to fight till the end, which I'm sure we will do....

This group of players will not throw the towel in. Wolves may be short of numbers, but there is no shortage of desire.

 

[lets all have a disco]

This group of players will not throw the towel in. Wolves may be short of numbers, but there is no shortage of desire.

Off course...as I said some fans are...

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

I think WHam will have too much fire power for us
Even with a full squad we dont score a lot,more than usual this season tbf
Im expecting a fighting 1-2 defeat anything else is a bonus
Bournemouth at home is not easy either on their current form 5 wins from last 6 i think
Hope we can scrape 50 points,i think that will be great all things considered,and probably 12th in league

 

[Kebab Warrior]

What "O'Neil and the fallout " ??

You heard his press conference post Burnley I take it?

 

[Mutchy]

Yes, I quite often go off topic on a football forum.

Really? I must check your posts more.

 

[brianm]

You heard his press conference post Burnley I take it?

There's hardly anything in the full quote. Just enough in isolation for the part of the fan base that loves a moan about Fosun to grab onto.

 

[Supadavewolf]

The rest of the team generally consists of experienced, international players. They have pace, power, know-how and good squad depth.

Including a thug of a RB who should have seen his marching orders - arguably twice - for trying to crock JRB.

I'm hoping for a thoroughly undeserved red for him on Saturday.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

There's hardly anything in the full quote. Just enough in isolation for the part of the fan base that loves a moan about Fosun to grab onto.

Presser tomorrow sure Gaz will be quizzed more

 

[Kebab Warrior]

There's hardly anything in the full quote. Just enough in isolation for the part of the fan base that loves a moan about Fosun to grab onto.

I’ve listened to the recording and on the contrary there is enough to cause worry. He said it in seperate interview to Sky, the Beeb and The E&S. in the latter he wasn’t even being asked about it he just went off on one.
Following Lopetegui and the timing re links to other jobs I think there’s plenty there.