Moutinho

[Pengwern]

He should coach the midfielders

 

[SmiffyWolf]

My ITK said Mouts is doing a city and guilds in painting a decorating. The jobs got to big for Jeff to paint the stands .

Scott was meant to go to B&Q but bought a BBQ so it has been crazy in the background. Then Hobbs went to Brazil and and took Scott but he is still going around the conveyor belt at the airport.

Latest updates Sao Paulo had issues with air traffic control so Scott got a white board out with loads of drawings on to replicate the parking once landed .

Frabrizo the airport manger has had to bring a code cracker in to understand what Scott had put on the board . The translation was something similar to what the **** is this .

 

[Mr Dougan's Elbow]

Did anyone else see in the Cunha BOTS of his first day vid, that Costa introduces Moutinho as the "Captain of the team, the main man in the dressing room"?

It's a very telling statement on Joao's importance to Wolves.

Coady may have been the leader on the pitch, but the one man that has brought so many of the players together off the pitch from day one he signed had been Moutinho.

Sorry to ask this but I get puzzled by acronyms. What does BOTS mean please

 

[Bryce]

My ITK said Mouts is doing a city and guilds in painting a decorating. The jobs got to big for Jeff to paint the stands .

Scott was meant to go to B&Q but bought a BBQ so it has been crazy in the background. Then Hobbs went to Brazil and and took Scott but he is still going around the conveyor belt at the airport.

Latest updates Sao Paulo had issues with air traffic control so Scott got a white board out with loads of drawings on to replicate the parking once landed .

Frabrizo the airport manger has had to bring a code cracker in to understand what Scott had put on the board . The translation was something similar to what the **** is this .

That stuff is too strong for you. Stick to booze or a bit of weed!

 

[Woolywolf]

One of Europe’s top footballers of the last decade, burying himself for the Wolves cause, closing down the opposition like his life depended on it. What a legend

 

[k-dog]

One of Europe’s top footballers of the last decade, burying himself for the Wolves cause, closing down the opposition like his life depended on it. What a legend

The blokes attitude is phenomenal. Would love him to stick around the club in one form or other

 

[Rhoswolf]

The blokes attitude is phenomenal. Would love him to stick around the club in one form or other

This in spades.

 

[Skrilla]

He was brilliant when he came on. I think Julen knows that to get the best out of him he’s going to have to play him in limited spurts. The way he pressed his *******s off for 30 minutes put others to shame and epitomised what Julen expects his players to do.

Yet again it was a case of subs changing the game, we were 2-0 up but well and truly on the ropes at the beginning of the second half, bringing fresh legs on with Raul and Moutinho for Cunha and Sarabia who were puffing after a big effort in the first half (having not played many full games this season) gave us the impetus to regain control of the game.

 

[TheConcourse]

Fans have been crying out for more competition in the middle of the pitch to enable Moutinho to play for shorter more effective spells.

Excellent cameo.

 

[S G Wolves]

He won the ball in the middle of the park for the 3rd.

Calming influence and good cameo. Got all the guile and quality.

 

[Wolf 82]

One of Europe’s top footballers of the last decade, burying himself for the Wolves cause, closing down the opposition like his life depended on it. What a legend

Changed the second half for me.. we looked a little panicked before he came on

 

[UEAwolf]

Changed the second half for me.. we looked a little panicked before he came on

He absolutely did. Great performance and was influential in bringing us back off the ropes in the second half.

 

[reanswolf]

This is what most fans have been crying out for, way more competition in the middle of the pitch to enable Moutinho to play for shorter more effective spells.

Excellent cameo.

Bang on.

Mouts has so much to give, but in shorter spells.

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

Among all the other positives from today I'm glad this has got a mention. Clearly had no role in the starting system, but when he came on, the way he lead the press when we were getting far too deep was brilliant.

Of course having a coach who can see how to change tbe game is a massive help!

 

[TheConcourse]

Among all the other positives from today I'm glad this has got a mention. Clearly had no role in the starting system, but when he came on, the way he lead the press when we were getting far too deep was brilliant.

Of course having a coach who can see how to change tbe game is a massive help!

My change was to go to a back 5. Felt like Semedo was getting overloaded and we needed more protection.

Shows what I know.

 

[Bognor_Wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1622174190630768648

What a player, what a signing ,absolute class act!

 

[Ercall Wolves]

The way he won the that ball and then played forward to Traore was outstanding
The guy is magic

 

[wolvesaywe]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1622174190630768648

What a player, what a signing ,absolute class act!

One more game and he's played more games for Wolves than any of his other clubs

 

[SingYourHeartsOut]

My change was to go to a back 5. Felt like Semedo was getting overloaded and we needed more protection.

Shows what I know.

Yes, me too, the fact that Lopetegui could see that getting up the pitch was better than sticking Collins on, and completely giving up the midfield, probably starts to explain why he's in the dugout and I'm stood on the South Bank!

 

[Abbobrom]

His tenacity in the tackle and vision for the pass to Adama was almost forgotten in the jubilant celebrations of the goal.

 

[AndyWolves]

1 more appearance for us and he'll have made more first team appearances for us than any other club he's played for

 

[Big Saft Kid]

Great to see Moutinho flourishing in his new role as a super sub. I started this thread and got pelters off some, but I don't regret it. Starting games is now too much of an ask for him, but he hasn't lost any of his skill and craft, we just need it to be used differently. He can thrive in 30 minute cameos and I am glad JL seems to agree.

 

[Fenrir_]

Only remembered it after watching the Sky extended highlights, but just before his brilliant work to set up the third, Liverpool had a corner that TAA took early and fired in to the near post, Moutinho was the player switched on to it, dealing with the danger while the rest of them were still setting up

He can't do what he did when he first came, but he still has plenty to offer. Wonderful footballer

 

[WKFWolf]

Great to see Moutinho flourishing in his new role as a super sub. I started this thread and got pelters off some, but I don't regret it. Starting games is now too much of an ask for him, but he hasn't lost any of his skill and craft, we just need it used to be used differently. He can thrive in 30 minute cameos and I am glad JL seems to agree.

Yeah this is exactly how it should have been for him the last 18 months or so

 

[WalsallWolf]

I would give Moutinho another year and if he continues as he is, another year after that too. More numbers in midfield and playing further forward is getting the best out of him. He has not had one weak performance under JL

 

[AndyWolves]

1 more appearance for us and he'll have made more first team appearances for us than any other club he's played for

Ignore me, this is *******s

 

[Brian Law’s buses]

For value and quality he is one of the most important and best players we have signed in the last 40 years, I can only think of Bully as another name.

 

[JOSWolf]

Credit where credit is due. I have been unsure of Moutinho's starting role in the side but he came on and did an excellent job yesterday including his excellent bit of play for Neves goal. Impact sub is ideal for him.

 

[WickedWolfie]

My change was to go to a back 5. Felt like Semedo was getting overloaded and we needed more protection.

Shows what I know.

I must say that l thought the same.

 

[Frank Lincoln]

Wolves have been very fortunate to have a player of Moutinho’s. class at Molineux. Maybe he’s not as young as he was, but he still has a great football brain. Added to that,JL is getting the best out of him.

Five foot seven of football heaven.

 

[k-dog]

Ignore me, this is *******s

League games maybe

 

[Dubwolf71]

Only remembered it after watching the Sky extended highlights, but just before his brilliant work to set up the third, Liverpool had a corner that TAA took early and fired in to the near post, Moutinho was the player switched on to it, dealing with the danger while the rest of them were still setting up

He can't do what he did when he first came, but he still has plenty to offer. Wonderful footballer

Yeah noticed that at the time as well.. Was a dangerous cross alright.

 

[wwbug]

Dawson , Neves and Moutinho on the pitch at the same time . Breathe , breathe, relax , we are in good hands . The responsible adults take over .

 

[sillytuna]

So much better further forwards and with much less playing time. Constant starts and near full or full games was ridiculous. He's loads better when calming a game down as a sub and the odd 60 minutes (further forwards) if we're short.

 

[Mugwump]

He can still be an effective starting player for us as well as offering a lot from the bench as long as we manage him correctly.

 

[xbomber]

Here you go (source: João Moutinho - Stats by club)


Interesting that only one red card in 800 appearances, and that one was harsh. Tells you what kind of person he is.

 

[Sammy Chungs Tracksuit]

Here you go (source: João Moutinho - Stats by club)

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Interesting that only one red card in 800 appearances, and that one was harsh. Tells you what kind of person he is.

That is some record to rack up more that 200 games for 3 clubs plus 140 games for Porto and 800 games overall. Put it in context that is 40 games a season for 20 seasons. Not to mention his international record.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Exactly how he should be used

 

[waveney wolf]

His tenacity in the tackle and vision for the pass to Adama was almost forgotten in the jubilant celebrations of the goal.

Exactly...won the ball, looked forward... brilliant

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

My ITK said Mouts is doing a city and guilds in painting a decorating. The jobs got to big for Jeff to paint the stands .

Scott was meant to go to B&Q but bought a BBQ so it has been crazy in the background. Then Hobbs went to Brazil and and took Scott but he is still going around the conveyor belt at the airport.

Latest updates Sao Paulo had issues with air traffic control so Scott got a white board out with loads of drawings on to replicate the parking once landed .

Frabrizo the airport manger has had to bring a code cracker in to understand what Scott had put on the board . The translation was something similar to what the **** is this .

Calm down, just passing on what I’ve been told by a genuine ITK