Lopetegui

[Oh Robbie Robie]

It really is quite stunning isn't it? Recruit a coach you have wanted for a while, tell him you want to be in the top half of the Prem, tell him you want to be competing in Europe and then fail to give him the tools to do so and be surprised when he says something in public.

For his part, he has showed himself to be unprofessional with his public comments. Far better to stay stum and then resign your position far in advance of the new season starting.

The whole fiasco is unprofessional but one thing is for sure, the Fosun plan has fallen to bits and there is no chance we are getting back to the feel good days we had under Nuno. So sad and so many mistakes have been made.

It's part of football though so we move on with a very uncertain future and what looks like a very long season ahead. Can't imagine what the players must be thinking now.

 

[sillytuna]

Even if what he said is true - and it probably is - he still should have seen the season out.

Shi should be fired for successive poor financial decisions and appointments but he doesn't control the money. Clearly Fosun's plan is to do the bear minimum they can and perhaps at this point we can expect to see another fundraising sale since Lop and a new manager is no longer an issue.

Fosun need to sell up asap - they can't afford us any more and they're seriously risking all their investment. In fact, they should have sold up at the end of last season.

 

[Coshamwolves]

No one, but no one, outside of some Wolves fans is blaming JL.

Oh really? He did`nt have to walk out

How the **** do you look at this whole situation and come to that conclusion?

Because i have looked at it. Live with it!

 

[AndyY]

JL has proven himself to be every bit the mercenary that was suggested prior to his appointment.

He kept us up against the odds but, alas, the fact he has quit now, instead of months ago, says a huge deal about the man.

He leaves us in a much better position than the one in which he found us but it's hard to feel anything but anger towards him.

I'm sure that there will be a Ballague exclusive interview within a day detailing how he is the good guy.

The balance of probability suggests he was told false information but the manner in which he conducted himself was poor.

Fosun deserve a lot of ire too.

We probably will stay up as it's a poor league and we have a decent team but Fosun seem to be doing their level best to stop that

Sorry, the ire should be directed at Shi; he is responsible for mis-managing the finances to put us in this position, and we have lost a world class manager as a result.
JL may not be very likeable but he is a winner, kept us up against the odds, and got us playing good football in this pre-season. IMHO we would have done well this Eason with JL in charge.
Shi’s job was to manage the finances and he failed.
JL’s job was to manage the football side and he was doing that in spades.
It is obvious to me who should go, and I am bloody angry it is not Shi.
I am now worried for our future in the PL.

 

[rg4352]

Balague take of course painting a picture that leaves JL looking the innocent party,however I think the proof in the pudding will be where we are at the end of the window as the claim is we can’t even bring in free transfers now…… So if by the time the window shuts we haven’t strengthened further then we know who is pulling a fast one and who isn’t I guess.

 

[Surrey Wolf]

Gutted.... & ****ed at both him & our overlords

 

[Oldgold Wolfcub]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1689015007562858496

What is the expression ..............a bad workman always blames his tools.

 

[tamwolf]

Bye Julen. I'll actively root against you for the rest of your career.

 

[Tring Wolf]

if We could only sign free transfers, what were the Scott/Elvedi bids?

I was told because we had received more than anticipated for Neves, there may be some additional leeway on signings in the range stated by Hobbs in his statement.

I wasn’t told about not even being allowed to sign free transfers so can’t comment on that. If that’s true, then things are much worse than even I thought!

Like I said earlier today, this was from one side of the argument so I am sure it is somewhat biased towards that side. I’d love to hear the club’s version of events (but fully understand we won’t).

But it does appear that goalposts have been moved on more than one occasion.

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Balague take of course painting a picture that leaves JL looking the innocent party,however I think the proof in the pudding will be where we are at the end of the window as the claim is we can’t even bring in free transfers now…… So if by the time the window shuts we haven’t strengthened further then we know who is pulling a fast one and who isn’t I guess.

I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we signed a few players now. I think they made their mind up after the Balague interview that Lopetegui wouldn't get any more money. Maybe they have waited until he's gone. Doubt it though. My biggest fear is now that we sell some key players like Nunes or RAN.

 

[Sheffield Wolf]

He’s been hoping for a way out all summer. Sacked and his contract paid up. Now he’s walked with a bit of money.

 

[FJRWolf]

There is no doubt Lopetegui has been a prat with this whole episode but the buck stops with Shi, he's completely incompetent.
Let's look at his appointments, Zenga, got lucky with Nuno then got rid of him, Lage, Lopetegui.
Rumours a club is chasing Hobbs who was a decent appointment. Shi is a clown, should go.

 

[Ewok vs Wolf]

Spent 50m on Cunha then found out he wasn't a number 9
Great use of his contacts there

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

That sounds like a trial where only the defence is allowed to present their argument.
And the case for the prosecution is quite alarming though.
Now he has gone I am glad but I wish he had taken Shi with him.

But we've seen that he is right?

Lopetegui is saying we can't sign players, and we aren't signing players. There's no reason to disbelieve him until new signings arrive.

 

[floydstreet]

Steve Madeley is on holiday at Butlins, desperately trying to remember the Wolves clubcall number to get an update.

Tim Spiers has written a piece in the athletic to cover him

 

[CologneWolf]

Sorry, the ire should be directed at Shi; he is responsible for mis-managing the finances to put us in this position, and we have lost a world class manager as a result.
JL may not be very likeable but he is a winner, kept us up against the odds, and got us playing good football in this pre-season. IMHO we would have done well this Eason with JL in charge.
Shi’s job was to manage the finances and he failed.
JL’s job was to manage the football side and he was doing that in spades.
It is obvious to me who should go, and I am bloody angry it is not Shi.
I am now worried for our future in the PL.

World class? Stop it!… if he was world class he’d never have need come here… he has no class.

 

[Hawkguy]

Keep licking the boots of FOSUN from all the way in Canada mate.

This is all on Jeff for lying about the situation to keep him on back in May…

lol "omg he's Canadian, he knows nothing about soccer"

Good riddance to him. I will support whoever we bring in because this is a very talented squad still.

 

[Rednal Wolf]

We have enough in our 16 players to be fine but a few injuries and we are absolutely in the mire.

You can't really believe they'll all be here v United . JL has gone due to no additions to the squad . Now Gary ONeil who wasn't good enough to be kept by Bournemouth is incoming and you think we have " enough " ? We really haven't !

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

In all seriousness, what good manager will come to us whilst fosun are our owners .

They have no option but to sell the club in the next 6 months

 

[Quicksilver]

He reminds me of Conte @ Spurs, , every interview he did, moan moan moan, until there'd had enough.

Both Parties haven't come out of this at all well. he should have gone straight after the Balague interview, at the latest.

Whoever is the next manager, lets all get behind him

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Bye Julen. I'll actively root against you for the rest of your career.

Same.
Glenn Hoddle is still waiting for his next big job after us.

 

[the 15th Wanderer]

Seems that this is way beyond ffp. Fosun are struggling as several have highlighted.

 

[JR WAS KING]

Just playing devil's advocate, maybe Shi isn't the antichrist in all this. He doesn't own Fosun, he is just an employee. If Fosun decide there in no more money then there's not a lot he can do. Doesn't exclude him from blame for his many **** ups though.

What I don't understand is, if Fosun are in financial difficulties why don't they put us up for sale. Premier league teams seem to get sold for stupid money at the moment, but they will lose millions if we get relegated.

 

[5150]

Whatever he was told , whatever he believes he was told, stuff happens in life
You get on with it the best you can (until next summer if what I have read, FFP wise,is correct)
You don't leave a group you have worked with in the lurch however much you feel things haven’t panned out.
Hope that the players knew (2 weeks ago if that's when JL said he was off but would wait for replacement) and will still give it there all.
Think both sides have let themselves down but it's done,no point dwelling on it, let's move on... support the new guy and especially support the team.

 

[Oldgold Wolfcub]

There are two sodes to this happening and I feel shafted by both.
Neither had Wolves best interest at heart.

 

[Novawolf1]

Yes, I imagine that they are. But there's ways of acting when you're under contract and he fell well short of it.

Evidently a great manager but a real real let down in how he dealt with media and how he aired his dirty laundry in public. If it was going to play out this way, I don't for the life of me know why he didn't just quit weeks ago.

Instead he releases a statement about his love for Wolves and then leaves us in the lurch.

I think Fosun should sell the club and I've thought this for a while but I'm astounded at the lack of respect that is apparent in the Lopetegui/Balague double act

I’m certainly in the camp which believes Fosun have caused this mess but JLo’s ego has been seen far too often, including histrionics on the touch line which became negative ultimately. I’ll give respect for saving us from relegation but when it comes to leaving us exposed six days before a new season I’m disgusted. After the crocodile tears he’ll have forgotten us within the week…

 

[Monketron]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1689011237194199040

Just relegate us, whats the ****ing point

If O'Neil was the standout who the hell did we interview lol

 

[JOSWolf]

Just want Fosun and Shi to **** off

Yep. Get out of our club. Sell please.

 

[Wolf316]

lol "omg he's Canadian, he knows nothing about soccer"

Good riddance to him. I will support whoever we bring in because this is a very talented squad still.

If you’re saying good riddance to Lopetegui you clearly know nothing about football.

 

[5150]

Just playing devil's advocate, maybe Shi isn't the antichrist in all this. He doesn't own Fosun, he is just an employee. If Fosun decide there in no more money then there's not a lot he can do. Doesn't exclude him from blame for his many **** ups though.

What I don't understand is, if Fosun are in financial difficulties why don't they put us up for sale. Premier league teams seem to get sold for stupid money at the moment, but they will lose millions if we get relegated.

Exactly, it's Fosun that need to be looked at. Jeff is just the spokesman and has been let down just as much as JL

 

[Wolf316]

Just playing devil's advocate, maybe Shi isn't the antichrist in all this. He doesn't own Fosun, he is just an employee. If Fosun decide there in no more money then there's not a lot he can do. Doesn't exclude him from blame for his many **** ups though.

What I don't understand is, if Fosun are in financial difficulties why don't they put us up for sale. Premier league teams seem to get sold for stupid money at the moment, but they will lose millions if we get relegated.

Who’s choosing O Neil because I seriously doubt it’s Fosun.

 

[JOSWolf]

Shi and Fosun conspicuous by their absence.....

Good. They dont deserve to be mentioned by him.

 

[Wolf 82]

There are two sodes to this happening and I feel shafted by both.
Neither had Wolves best interest at heart.

Absolutely. I can’t understand the side taking.. us fans and the team have been double ended by 2 giant slimey rats.

 

[Mr Sizzle]

If O'Neil was the standout who the hell did we interview lol

Well I was the shortlist and I’ve never played the game beyond under 16..

 

[Kcb92]

You read that and think he’s slagging off the players we have?

He’s saying we’ve sold a **** load of players and now I’ve been told we’re not bringing anyone in. The squad as a whole is nowhere near what it was last year.

Come off it. We sold a boat load of deadwood that he barely used. We're a CB away from having 2 in every position. I'd have liked a CM too as I don't rate Hodge but even as it is, this isn't a squad that should be getting relegated, which is what he's implying in that statement.

 

[Rednal Wolf]

Who’s choosing O Neil because I seriously doubt it’s Fosun.

That clueless pleb Shi I should think

 

[JOSWolf]

Thought this was interesting.

"Talks have been ongoing in recent weeks, held with the utmost respect and cordiality, affording the club time and space to begin work on finding a successor, while also ensuring that Julen and his backroom staff could continue their planned preparation to ensure the playing squad would be in the best possible condition for the start of the Premier League season."

I am sure I just saw a pig fly past my window!

 

[Superted]

I really don't understand how Gary O'Neil could be the answer to any of the questions they should be asking.

Surely there's a more established candidate than that? I'm hoping there's one last positive twist here somewhere.

What a mess.

 

[rincewind]

I know Shi is getting loads and deserves it for considering O'Neil. But the story suggests the money situation has been changed by Fosun or maybe the CCP, so perhaps Shi didn't lie.
No one comes out of this looking good, certainly not Shi or JL.
But whoever comes in they need to at least get decent performances in the first couple of tough games.
For those worried about player attitudes, I've known a few and can tell you most aren't too worried about managers unless they're the absolute cream. For players managers come and go. I don't think we'll see a mass exodus in the next few weeks. If we are in serious trouble come January that might change.

 

[Stourport wolf]

Inevitable after the Balague interview. Wolves couldn't afford to take the chance and keep a manager not committed, like Seville did last year.
Lopetegui has played a blinder, everyone getting the blame but him. Everyone lied but him, as usual.
Last year Seville were in disarray, when he caused the same discord as he has done here. Their only mistake was not getting rid of him at the beginning of the season.