Leo Bonatini

[SteveBullsKnee]

I dont think anyone is serious about him being any kind of answer at this point,just more wondering why he hasnt either been tried or sold over the last 2 seasons really, when we have been struggling for goals with no sign of any kind of answer

The reason he’s not been sold is simple, no one will match the wage he’s on.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

The reason he’s not been sold is simple, no one will match the wage he’s on.

40k isnt it or something stupid

 

[JOSWolf]

One of the problem is that our “false 9” isn’t really even a “false 9” he is an 8 or a 10 ie one of the player that should be getting in the box to support or create for the 9. When he is the focus we don’t have anyone that get up,and alongside him to provide that support.
We play 4-3-3, and yet our front 3 are not getting in the box. Podence’s best effort on Saturday was a long range shot ffs.

Add to that you could play Hwang/ Neto and Guedes as a two with Podence as a no10 and that would be better but instead we have the most unsuitable player possible playing a false 9 role.

 

[WickedWolfie]

I worry about this place sometimes. When it was suggested we could give him a go I assumed it was a joke, but some people actually seem to be serious. This is a whole new level of desperate.

Three goals scored in seven PL games equals desperation....

 

[Sussex Wolf]

I worry about this place sometimes. When it was suggested we could give him a go I assumed it was a joke, but some people actually seem to be serious. This is a whole new level of desperate.

If we are paying his wages anyway, and he’s willing to try, why the hell not? We have the second worst goal conversion rate in Europe!

 

[19th Holer]

Clutching at straws if anyone thinks Bonatini can make a difference. May as well ask Grant Holt what he's doing nowadays.

 

[1986]

If we're paying that lad € 40k per week , then play him . Can he really be any worse .

 

[AlexWolvesHD]

How long is his contract been here an absurd amount of time!

Does it expire at the end of the season?

 

[Corporate Wolf]

How long is his contract been here an absurd amount of time!

Does it expire at the end of the season?

Contract expires Jun next year - he'll be free to negotiate with any club in Jan 23 unless Wolves have a clause to activate any additional contract extension (hopefully not)

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

How long is his contract been here an absurd amount of time!

Does it expire at the end of the season?

Was given a 4 year deal for some reason so next year

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Still remember that goal v Boro which got our Champs steamroller season going - very happy memories.

Me too, he pounced on a poor pass across the Boro back line and slotted it in with aplomb.

 

[Pengwern]

Costa will be fit for West Ham so this does not matter. Neves is happy with that!

 

[shaygriff]

Clutching at straws if anyone thinks Bonatini can make a difference. May as well ask Grant Holt what he's doing nowadays.

Grant Holt - Wikipedia

 

[fev123]

Another lage-ism, stubborn as a mule. At this point you could try leo or even try chem and adama in the front 3 but just won't.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Come on be realistic people, bonatini has not been training with the squad for nearly 9 to 12 months.

He was included in the squad as you have to otherwise you breach rules, all players on books need to be in the squad.



Bonatini is not an answer,

traore potentially is, but looks like he has been injured ever since returning from barcelona tbh.. had one start against preston then thats about all he has been able to muster.

 

[Fenrir_]

Me too, he pounced on a poor pass across the Boro back line and slotted it in with aplomb.

He read it, you watch the goal and he was on the move before Ayala(?) played the pass. He was absolutely brilliant at reading/intercepting passes by defenders and those first six months from him were top drawer

Would have liked to see him in a foot race with Coady though!

 

[Northampton_wolf]

He read it, you watch the goal and he was on the move before Ayala(?) played the pass. He was absolutely brilliant at reading/intercepting passes by defenders and those first six months from him were top drawer

Would have liked to see him in a foot race with Coady though!

Bonatini was on fire that first 6 months, agreed he was reading play and very astute, even assists wise looked like he was going to set the world on fire with wolves.

Wasted talent

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

When we don’t have a fit no.9 I would have given him (and Cutrone,,and not loaned out Silva) a chance rather than play a “false 9”.

Out of interest....have we ever scored a goal playing a false 9? Were we false 9ing v Leeds?

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Out of interest....have we ever scored a goal playing a false 9? Were we false 9ing v Leeds?

Yes, one of podences 2 goals.
Hes scored what 66.66% of our goals with two scuffs

Actually embarassing

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Out of interest....have we ever scored a goal playing a false 9? Were we false 9ing v Leeds?

Not this season I don't think.

v Leeds Hwang was playing up top (doing pretty well btw)
v Newcastle Raul started (not that the formation was relevant to the goal)
v Saints Sasa was playing when we scored.

 

[Contrarian]

Clutching at straws if anyone thinks Bonatini can make a difference. May as well ask Grant Holt what he's doing nowadays.

Ha ha ! Or that old Chelsea striker who hasn't played for years!. Whatsisname? Costa , was it?

 

[Contrarian]

I worry about this place sometimes. When it was suggested we could give him a go I assumed it was a joke, but some people actually seem to be serious. This is a whole new level of desperate.

And then you have those saying "Bruno will get them firing and you'll regret your mocking when we knock 4 past West Ham". Every week, prediction after prediction has us scoring 3 or 4! Thrilling 4-3 victories and 3-2 wins v Man City. Delusional.... "This is the week". "Or maybe next week" when another turgid "Wolves Nil" is rolled out. Bonitini could never score less than nil. Though Bruno is working hard at getting us on -1.

 

[SoCal_Wolf]

If Bonatini is the answer I don’t know what the question is

Wolves Strikers for $400, Alex!

"This striker scored the most in late night games."

"Who is Leo Bonatini?"