Patricio and Moutinho

[AlexWolvesHD]

Dafuq!!!

I get on a train and by the time I get off half the squad have left!

Then turn that ****er around and get back off where you got on at this rate by time you get home Jeff will be Chairman, Manager and Goalkeeper

 

[Incrivelhulk]

Moutinho will return to Porto

 

[AlexWolvesHD]

Regarding Rui and Joao I kind of expected this to be Joao's last season anyway and Rui isn't getting any younger he needs European football so could understand him leaving as well as long as we recruit correctly the biggest loss here is their experience and impact on the younger players which will be hard to replace

 

[Titch]

Put the weight of wolves on neves shoulders and give him captain

Unfortunately Neves is also off!

 

[KBWWFC]

Regarding Rui and Joao I kind of expected this to be Joao's last season anyway and Rui isn't getting any younger he needs European football so could understand him leaving as well as long as we recruit correctly the biggest loss here is their experience and impact on the younger players which will be hard to replace

This is it.

No European football for 2 years in a row. Rui has actual competition for his national team spot in the guise of Lopes.

People can't expect stars to stay

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Then turn that ****er around and get back off where you got on at this rate by time you get home Jeff will be Chairman, Manager and Goalkeeper

In keeping with this ****ty day, I'm stuck at Watford with no connecting train in sight and nothing to do but worry about Wolves.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Unfortunately Neves is also off!

Are you speculating or is this something you have inside info on?

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Unfortunately Neves is also off!

source?

 

[Biffana wolf]

OK so rui is a good shot stopper but his distribution is dire as is his command of his area. Also mout has not been that great this year maybe for 35 or 40 mins a game. We have all wanted a battling midfielder for 3 seasons.

 

[Miniwolf]

Moutinho announced yesterday that he and his wife are expecting their third child ( a boy.. congrats ). Maybe a return to Porto is a family based move at this point in his career.

 

[Incognito]

Rui obviously a big loss but Joao is finished as a prem player. Worrying times though re domino effect and others leaving.

 

[thisisgil]

Moutinho announced yesterday that he and his wife are expecting their third child

That's one for every forward pass he's made this season. Congrats, Mouts!

 

[oldgoldheart]

i think this could be true. followed by traore and probably coady. maybe neves too. this looks like a total rebuild. the premier league is very hard. we will be like a watford/norwich etc at the start if we arent careful. could be a very very tough season

 

[old wittonian]

Then turn that ****er around and get back off where you got on at this rate by time you get home Jeff will be Chairman, Manager and Goalkeeper

And if Adama leaves he'll be his replacement too.

 

[Derbywolf85]

Side note - I totally missed the Moutinho family announcing they're expecting a 3rd child until I saw the gender reveal on instagram this morning.

Wouldn't surprise me if Joao goes home to finish his career and moves his family home to welcome their newborn.

Which is a little boy, by the way.

The successor. The Protege. The new GOAT.

 

[Wall heath Wanderer]

Guessing as ait-nouri and vitinha won't be signed, unless the new boss wants them.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

Guessing as ait-nouri and vitinha won't be signed, unless the new boss wants them.

I don’t think the manager decides the signings

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Guessing as ait-nouri and vitinha won't be signed, unless the new boss wants them.

They'll still join IMO. They will be obligation loan agreements, despite what the journos say.

 

[Wall heath Wanderer]

They'll still join IMO. They will be obligation loan agreements, despite what the journos say.

Hope that is the case, either way, fosun need to throw some money about this summer.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Hope that is the case, either way, fosun need to throw some money about this summer.

I highly highly highly doubt that they will.

 

[Titch]

Are you speculating or is this something you have inside info on?

Some info yes.

source?

A fairly decent source.

Biggest summer for ages coming up, if the Rui and Moutinho stories come true as well.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Some info yes.

A fairly decent source.

Biggest summer for ages coming up, if the Rui and Moutinho stories come true as well.

Thanks for the reply. Confirms my fears.

 

[goldeneyed]

We can find a keeper and Moutinho has now come to the end of a great career. It is Neves and Neto that I am concerned about.

 

[Oliwolf44]

The more i think about Patricio and Moutinho leaving the more I think probably a sensible decision? Highest earners at the club when funds much needed for investment. Moutinho has been great for us but clearly legs are gone and Patricio been indifferent for us lately and with Roma interested should command a decent fee.
The only problem i have is expenditure needed on a new keeper and a new position to add to the top of the need list.
Such a vital position to get right and costs you these days. But i dont think its the worst thing in the world. Just that another position of need

 

[goldfish]

I thought Patricio would be off when Ruddy started against Everton. This way they both get a game to say bye but Patricio, as number one, does it in front of the fans (wouldn't surprise me if Ruddy came on for ten mins, though).

Patricio's been the worst shot stopper of all regular keepers in the Prem this season (using the metric of goals conceded against quality of shots faced, which is by no means perfect). He doesn't command his box, isn't a sweeper-keeper and his kicking's average. But I think we'll miss his calmness, confidence and intimidation factor for the opposition.

(Or perhaps we don't want to risk Patricio getting an injury as a deal's agreed).

 

[KildareWolf]

Patricio would be a massive loss an absolutely world class goalkeeper! In a position where it’s hard to get a good one we’ve been blessed for 3 years

 

[Portuguese Wolf]

Guessing as ait-nouri and vitinha won't be signed, unless the new boss wants them.

Vitinha has to be signed.
The clause seems to be mandatory.

And believe me, that guy is pure talent.

 

[Minimalist]

I suspect Boly will go too.
People should hold off on the panic though, I think these are the clubs decisions to move things forward.

 

[JamesWolves]

Vitinha has to be signed.
The clause seems to be mandatory.

And believe me, that guy is pure talent.

Under an attacking coach he'll shine

 

[Supadavewolf]

I don’t think the manager decides the signings

we don't have a Manager!

 

[Deleted member 8455jwf]

Does feel like cost cutting though, can't really deny that

 

[Titch]

Thanks for the reply. Confirms my fears.

Should also add that the players didn't know about Nuno going.

 

[Hoganstolemywife]

Should also add that the players didn't know about Nuno going.

That's an interesting snippet. Any info on what the response has been?

 

[Minimalist]

Does feel like cost cutting though, can't really deny that

Perhaps, or could just as easily be a choice to spend funds differently. ie get two new players on the top rank of our wage bill.

Always struck me as a bit odd to have a goalkeeper as your joint highest paid player.

 

[Deleted member 8455jwf]

Perhaps, or could just as easily be a choice to spend funds differently. ie get two new players on the top rank of our wage bill.

Always struck me as a bit odd to have a goalkeeper as your joint highest paid player.

Yeah, if we get experienced guys to replace them. If more kids come in then...

 

[Bognor_Wolf]

Moutinho was ridiculously good in his first two seasons, but this one has caught up with him.

Patricio is probably the last chance for him to go somewhere and win stuff and for us to get some money back for him. 2 big players to lose in the dressing room though.

This!! Will be a shame to see them go both are class acts!

 

[Manic88]

source?

He’s been on the sauce?

 

[Stoichkov]

well we'd better get the new manager in pretty ****ing quickly

i'd love it to be a serious statement of intent about the top six eg Benitez, but it won't be - it'll be a Mendes underling and we'll be crying over nuno / europa league videos for the foreseeable future

 

[Rednal Wolf]

New manager needs to be appointed ASAP to address all these potential issues. Someone who can hit the ground running with appropriate experience is vital.
As exotic as some of those names mentioned so far sound - they've literally achieved zero in management. Currently I feel Nunos future looks far brighter than our...... The selection of his successor is a massive indicator of Fosuns intentions.
Rui and Mouts....... Great servants but replaceable via a savy manager and the correct financial input.

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Wouldn’t surprise me to be honest