Marcal

[Huyton W88lvo]

The way RAN watched the ball sail over his head to a leeds player ,and Leeds scored , shame hes going.
He's a good defender

This exactly . The guy is a proper defender. RAN I find very frustrating especially with his final ball when he gets into a great position to play the killer cross and his defending / positioning needs lots and lots of improving . Hoping to see Jonny at left back with the very much improved Semedo right side having improved dramatically on last seasons mostly inept performances

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

Let the clear out begin. Followed by Dendonker, Hoever and Saiss.

Why Saïss? Along with the rest of the defence he was dog **** for half an hour on Friday, but otherwise this season he's been almost faultless.

To my mind his re-signing is as important as any new signing. He's effectively a proven PL quality Utility player without a transfer fee, who's on the back of an excellent season and a more than solid - to date - Wolves career.

Sign him up.

 

[Contrarian]

‘ Can You Hear The Drums Fernando’.

or better still

’Now We’re Old And Grey Fernando’

Really sorry. I’ve got nothing else to do

Can't remember his first name, so for me , he will always be: " that player, wotsisname, French was he? Portugese? Brazilian? Full back or centre half? Injured lots , you know who I mean".

 

[WickedWolfie]

Why Saïss? Along with the rest of the defence he was dog **** for half an hour on Friday, but otherwise this season he's been almost faultless.

To my mind his re-signing is as important as any new signing. He's effectively a proven PL quality Utility player without a transfer fee, who's on the back of an excellent season and a more than solid - to date - Wolves career.

Sign him up.

Indeed and the others hadn't got the excuse of having been whacked in the head either.

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

This exactly . The guy is a proper defender. RAN I find very frustrating especially with his final ball when he gets into a great position to play the killer cross and his defending / positioning needs lots and lots of improving . Hoping to see Jonny at left back with the very much improved Semedo right side having improved dramatically on last seasons mostly inept performances

Marcal just isn't a proper defender though. He gets easily beaten, and regularly makes mistakes that cost us goals. How many other goals have we conceded due to a RAN **** up this season?
I genuinely can't think of one.

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Why Saïss? Along with the rest of the defence he was dog **** for half an hour on Friday, but otherwise this season he's been almost faultless.

To my mind his re-signing is as important as any new signing. He's effectively a proven PL quality Utility player without a transfer fee, who's on the back of an excellent season and a more than solid - to date - Wolves career.

Sign him up.

First half of this season he was fantastic. I think he's had a few bad games recently, but still I would like him to stay.
But the one thing i would say is; He's played week in, week out for the last couple of seasons. He can negotiate with anyone, and has been able to since January.
Is he gonna be happy being signed up on "utility player" terms? Are we gonna be happy to sign him up as more than that?
Ultimately, I think he'll get a better deal than he has here. Our defensive record has been fantastic. I don't think it's been down to us parking the bus or anything. He's been part of it, probably being in the form of his life. I think quite a few other teams would take him on a free.

 

[Deleted member (smith)]

Let the clear out begin. Followed by Dendonker, Hoever and Saiss.

It is important to refresh and improve the squad no doubt…but surely it’s necessary to source the improvements before you clear out the ones that are to be replaced. To clear out before being sure of the replacement seems to me to be terry stupid. And we have seen how hard it is for the 8th placed club to attract better players.

 

[Minimalist]

Marcal will probably be replaced in the squad by Giles. Which makes sense. Marcal has been a good solid, value for money signing for us to cover while Jonny was injured and RAN & Giles are developing.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

First half of this season he was fantastic. I think he's had a few bad games recently, but still I would like him to stay.
But the one thing i would say is; He's played week in, week out for the last couple of seasons. He can negotiate with anyone, and has been able to since January.
Is he gonna be happy being signed up on "utility player" terms? Are we gonna be happy to sign him up as more than that?
Ultimately, I think he'll get a better deal than he has here. Our defensive record has been fantastic. I don't think it's been down to us parking the bus or anything. He's been part of it, probably being in the form of his life. I think quite a few other teams would take him on a free.

"Utility player terms" in my opinion only strengthens his hand. At the moment he's a first choice CB and rightly so. He can also play CM, to my mind that increases his worth, not reduces it.

Any player who can competently play in more than one position is an asset. Jonny is more valuable than Semedo not only as he may be better but because he can proficiently play on either side of defence.

Being a utility player doesn't mean you're not an automatic starter. Think more James Milner than Neil Emblen.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Crazy the stick ran is getting

Misjudged one ball ffs

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Crazy the stick ran is getting

Misjudged one ball ffs

I challenge them all to find another mistake he made. He's only started 15 games in the league. They've got another 11 goals to choose from, 2 of them from the other night. They have time to watch them all.

 

[TheConcourse]

Crazy the stick ran is getting

Misjudged one ball ffs

Agree. He’s been absolutely magnificent this season. Getting better and better.

 

[peter&thewolf]

Done a decent job for us , all the best to him

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

It is important to refresh and improve the squad no doubt…but surely it’s necessary to source the improvements before you clear out the ones that are to be replaced. To clear out before being sure of the replacement seems to me to be terry stupid. And we have seen how hard it is for the 8th placed club to attract better players.

We attracted some pretty good players in the Championship? If we have designs on top 4/6 then we need quality back ups; if the Club are happy with 8th/10th then keep Marcal, Dendonker and Saiss and Hoever. We can and should improve on these players.

 

[lostwolf]

Crazy the stick ran is getting

Misjudged one ball ffs

He's absolute class. The way he glides past players has me purring. His final ball ay as crap as some make out either - we don't get men in the box, see also: Traore!

Regarding Marcal, he's mostly done a job for us and hasn't cost much. He's no wing back but he's solid and he puts in a shift, good luck to the lad as his career begins to wind down.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Who’s joining Marcal out the door then?

Bonatini
Cutrone
Vinagre
Ruddy OOC
Saiss OOC
Moutinho OOC
Hoever
Campana
Dadashov
Traore - swap deal
Dendoncker??
Boly??
Sanderson??
Kawabe??
Ronan??
Jordao??
Shabani??

That’s without any talk of Neves big offers could seriously be a totally different team??

Some of our players out on loan joining the first team squad such as Bolla, MGW & Giles

 

[JohnB]

Wasn’t happy he was selected over RAN for Villa but fair play had a great game both offensively and defensively. Stand up and take a bow.

 

[wwbug]

There is something very comforting about seeing Boly, Jonny and Marcal on the pitch.

 

[JonahWolf]

Wasn’t happy he was selected over RAN for Villa but fair play had a great game both offensively and defensively. Stand up and take a bow.

Quite. The number of awful open play crosses we’ve seen from both him and RAN over the season, yesterday’s was a peach.
More of that if he plays.

 

[Jonzy54]

He played well yesterday

 

[fleck1]

He's a solid, dependable squad player. On the whole I think he's been pretty good this year, nothing fancy but does what he does and keeps it simple

 

[Netherton Wolf]

And what a cross for our 2nd yesterday

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

And what a cross for our 2nd yesterday

Did it to Watford away too. Own goal his crosses cause trouble

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

He played well yesterday

Good squad player. Been a good signing.

 

[Poztin]

His quality far exceeds the fee we paid for him. Just a shame about his fitness which probably explains it.

 

[Bugsy911]

He did have a good game however I wish he wouldn't turn back on himself as puts us under serious pressure when he really just needs to clear it down the line.

 

[Rhoswolf]

Wasn’t happy he was selected over RAN for Villa but fair play had a great game both offensively and defensively. Stand up and take a bow.

Agreed

 

[dennison11]

He did have a good game however I wish he wouldn't turn back on himself as puts us under serious pressure when he really just needs to clear it down the line.

Same. I do like Marcal but when he starts bringing it out of defence I would rather see him play the ball rather than try to keep it. He's a excellent player to have in the team but he does make me squirm sometimes

 

[Jonzy54]

Good squad player. Been a good signing.

He has

 

[RMNottm]

Proper footballer, really appreciate his contribution always get a clap and cheer from me a la Alfred N’Diaye

 

[Keyser Soze]

For a player brought in because of Jonny’s injury, it’s testament to the job he’s done in that capacity that he’s still in the team after Jonny has returned

Fair play to him, he’s been a pretty dependable stop gap and his fitness hasn’t been too bad this season either. I’m usually pretty disappointed it’s not RAN who starts but then he goes and does OK more often than not

He’d certainly get a clap from me too as he returns to Brazil at the end of the season (if that is indeed what’s happening) he’s been a good value for money signing

 

[Surrey Wolf]

Been a good cheap squad player... wish him well if he goes

 

[steve vena]

Steady and solid, he's done well.

 

[waveney wolf]

He's a good defender who retains possession well.
I'd like to see him left back and RAN higher up the pitch

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Tbh id like him to stay for another season
Improved no end with his forward play last few games and pretty solid defensively
Ok he has a mistake in him but so do all the others, especially RAN on his defense side
Good option to have for cover and seems less injury prone of late

 

[AndyY]

A far better player than many give him credit for.

 

[Sammy Chungs Tracksuit]

Most utterly ridiculous penalty I've ever seen conceded by Wolves in 50 years of watching (v Brentford H).
2 corners in sucession he seemed determined to concede the penalty. I've not really trusted him since then.

 

[Contrarian]

Most utterly ridiculous penalty I've ever seen conceded by Wolves in 50 years of watching (v Brentford H).
2 corners in sucession he seemed determined to concede the penalty. I've not really trusted him since then.

I think the "penalty" for Villa was even more ridiculous, though for quite different reasons!

 

[lets all have a disco]

He has done exactly what he was brought into to do.... cover for Jonny's injury whilst allowing rayan to develop.....by and large , especially for the money has done it very well..... remember he has had to do it for a season longer than originally intended.....

But I don't think we need the be complacent and not replace him......can Giles cover for marcal , I'm not so sure...nothing against the lad but the premier league is a big step up.....yes we have jonny but for me I might be tempted to sell Giles and hoever and get in another wing back......would also prefer it to he a left footer (set pieces) ,haven't got to break the bank but another player will quality wouldn't go a miss as wing backs are essential to how we play.....

Said before dream scenerio is Alex grimaldo as he only has a year left on his deal at benfica.... Would definitely go for him if we get European football.....would also be tempted with Maxwell cornet , if Burnley go down as he plays LWB at international football and can also play further forward......either part funded by the sales of Giles n hoever....

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Saw a vile friend earlier.. Was row C said he “didn’t realise how much of a beast Marcal was. Up and down the pitch a lot” Always nice to hear!!