Raul

[sedgwolf1980]

I know a win sometimes clouds your judgement but is it me or does he look a bit more like his old self…?

His whole demeanour just seems like the Raul of old.

 

[JamesWolves]

His finish was very pre-injury Raul

 

[Willenhall wanderer]

Totally agree seems to have found his confidence after scoring again Forest

 

[Skrilla]

I think there's definite signs of improvement. Needs to be playing regularly to really judge him I think. He should start on Tuesday. Still think we need to sign a centre forward as we can't afford to be leaving our fate to if's, but's and maybe's, but at this point I'd rather keep Raul than Costa as I think he offers us a lot more.

 

[Howler]

He looks the fittest he has been since before the head injury, very positive signs.

 

[VancouverWolf]

Out of Willians, Silva, Costa, Hwang and Cunha, Raul is still the most likely to score.

 

[OLDGOLD]

As it stands I think both he and Cunha look like they have goals in them. Who would have thought it?

 

[Matt]

Been saying for ages he’s been written off far too easily. The guy has been working under clowns with the weight of the world on his shoulders because he was the only person capable of scoring goals.

He was superb in his cameo today. Exactly the Raul we all know and love and what a finish, a real shame it was offside.

 

[Huge of Sharjah]

As it stands I think both he and Cunha look like they have goals in them. Who would have thought it?

I feel a 4-4-2 coming on.

 

[JOSWolf]

Raul with Cunha playing just off him and RAN and Podence in support makes me feel slightly excited! Also the lad from PSG to arrive as well.

 

[dewolfman]

Let’s hope so, cos on his day he is bad@ss

 

[Very Proud (AKA Still Proud)]

Said exactly the same today. He was playing with that smile on his face again. Hold up play was spot on and although he was offside I somehow knew he was going to dink that over the keeper.

Tales of his departure are premature me thinks.

 

[MotorWoden]

I said it after the Forest game. He is on the way back.

I think he was carrying an injury at the start of this season, there is probably plenty in the rumours he and Jonny had a serious fall out with Lage last season and he just wasnt happy. Very few of our players looked happy. The intensity of the training wasnt there.
The mood in the whole squad is very different now, there is some fight where previously people were just shrugging their shoulders. Raul could be the biggest beneficiary, he needs some games to get right back to it. I hope he starts against Liverpool.

I think broadly the same about Jonny. His application looks improved, he starts games poorly but is gettimg stronger as they go along. He can shake the rust off under Lopetegui. I hope we have the patience for it.

 

[northnorfolkwolf]

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade but we still need that 20 goal a season striker. Don't think Jimenez, though improving, or from what little I've seen of Cunha are the men we need tbh. JL is building a decent side and looks to be making serious plans for the future but the one position we seriously lack is a CF who can regularly put the ball in the net imo. Of course we have Sasa and more hopefully Silva to come back next season so perhaps JL is waiting to look at them before making a decision on this position. He seems keener on strengthening the mf and wide areas.

 

[KBWWFC]

Personally thought he spent an awful lot of time out of position and out of the game when he should have been in the box.

Should've timed his run better, but lovely finish.

 

[Wolf 82]

Keep at it Raul.. would love nothing more than to see him back anywhere near his prime. His link up play and energy have seemed to be back.. and was a nice finish even though offside.

 

[Oh Robbie Robie]

For me, we simply have to keep him during this window. I'd be OK selling him in the Summer for the right offer but we need every player we can get who has done it at this level between now and the end of the season. Injuries are going to play a part as we approach April and we need depth.

 

[maws]

A big improvement, but as mentioned I want hi in the box when our wide players are looking to cross

 

[TheConcourse]

Sure it’s been mentioned already, but that finish was reminiscent of his goal v West Ham a few years ago when he stood on the hoardings to celebrate.

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade but we still need that 20 goal a season striker. Don't think Jimenez, though improving, or from what little I've seen of Cunha are the men we need tbh. JL is building a decent side and looks to be making serious plans for the future but the one position we seriously lack is a CF who can regularly put the ball in the net imo. Of course we have Sasa and more hopefully Silva to come back next season so perhaps JL is waiting to look at them before making a decision on this position. He seems keener on strengthening the mf and wide areas.

Everyone outside the top 3 want a 20 goal a season forward

 

[Sedgers]

Said it before but will say it again, Raul suffered not just from his head injury but from the sale of Jota. Ever since we've been shot as an attacking force. It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that when we field more attacking players he looks a better (and better) player.

 

[Rhoswolf]

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade but we still need that 20 goal a season striker. Don't think Jimenez, though improving, or from what little I've seen of Cunha are the men we need tbh. JL is building a decent side and looks to be making serious plans for the future but the one position we seriously lack is a CF who can regularly put the ball in the net imo. Of course we have Sasa and more hopefully Silva to come back next season so perhaps JL is waiting to look at them before making a decision on this position. He seems keener on strengthening the mf and wide areas.

Personally thought Raul looked promising and hopefully recovering, also Cunha excellent.

 

[Hanbury_Wolf]

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade but we still need that 20 goal a season striker. Don't think Jimenez, though improving, or from what little I've seen of Cunha are the men we need tbh. JL is building a decent side and looks to be making serious plans for the future but the one position we seriously lack is a CF who can regularly put the ball in the net imo. Of course we have Sasa and more hopefully Silva to come back next season so perhaps JL is waiting to look at them before making a decision on this position. He seems keener on strengthening the mf and wide areas.

The mythical 20 goal a season striker. Arsenal are flying high. Top scorer = 7 goals
Man city walked the league last year. No-one scored more than 17

We undoubtedly would benefit from a no9 that could make better runs at goal and actually finish but it's not the only way to build a successful team

 

[inaglasshouse]

I know a win sometimes clouds your judgement but is it me or does he look a bit more like his old self…?

His whole demeanour just seems like the Raul of old.

Yes I was going to start a thread myself to say the same. I'd rather have him than Costa.

 

[Jefe]

Sure it’s been mentioned already, but that finish was reminiscent of his goal v West Ham a few years ago when he stood on the hoardings to celebrate.

I was joyously saying that exact thing at the time, then Spoily McSpoilerface ruled it out.

 

[WasStefan]

I feel a 4-4-2 coming on.

Isn’t 4222 JLo’s preferred?


Sa
Semedo Kilman Collins Bueno
Nunes Neves
Podence Sarabia
Cunha Jimenez

Yes please

 

[WasStefan]

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade but we still need that 20 goal a season striker. Don't think Jimenez, though improving, or from what little I've seen of Cunha are the men we need tbh. JL is building a decent side and looks to be making serious plans for the future but the one position we seriously lack is a CF who can regularly put the ball in the net imo. Of course we have Sasa and more hopefully Silva to come back next season so perhaps JL is waiting to look at them before making a decision on this position. He seems keener on strengthening the mf and wide areas.

Good luck finding a 20 goal a season striker for less than £60m ...

 

[Ercall Wolves]

I know a win sometimes clouds your judgement but is it me or does he look a bit more like his old self…?

His whole demeanour just seems like the Raul of old.

Yep me and my son was saying the old Raul seems to be coming back
I really want to see him up front now with Cuenha just behind

 

[Wolf 82]

Yep me and my son was saying the old Raul seems to be coming back
I really want to see him up front now with Cuenha just behind

Raul & Cunha can pull us up the league if they both get fully fit

 

[DC sits in the NORTHSTAND]

I think us the fans need to show him the love, I'm am certain Raul can score us the goals we need. I'd love to hear the whole ground howling RAULLLLLLLLLLL. Right now they need us fans more than ever. The whole team need us. Less energy moaning & more into positive raucous support.

 

[Oh When the Wolves]

No way we should be getting rid of him

 

[Novawolf1]

A great finish and all round effort. The main problem with our forward play was at times, the lack of accuracy both in close combination passing and the hopeful punts forward.….even the mythical 20 goal striker will suffer if we don’t improve the accuracy of some of the forward passing

 

[I'm the Wanderer]

A big improvement, but as mentioned I want hi in the box when our wide players are looking to cross

I noticed that when he came on, wolves started playing back and when they attacked, they went mostly through the middle, especially Traore. Hardly any chances for crosses.

 

[Fenrir_]

This is the first time Raúl has been fully fit in a side with a head coach that has a clue since he suffered that horrific injury, and he still has that utter class on the ball he always had. Sublime finish for his 'goal', would love to see him start with Cunha

 

[Glow69]

The bloke hasn't hardly any minutes since August. Now his starting to get that under his belt hell be fine. Still has his part to play easily.

 

[Krispy Kreme]

Sorry to rain on everyone's parade but we still need that 20 goal a season striker. Don't think Jimenez, though improving, or from what little I've seen of Cunha are the men we need tbh. JL is building a decent side and looks to be making serious plans for the future but the one position we seriously lack is a CF who can regularly put the ball in the net imo. Of course we have Sasa and more hopefully Silva to come back next season so perhaps JL is waiting to look at them before making a decision on this position. He seems keener on strengthening the mf and wide areas.

How many teams have got one of them again?

 

[Mark Rankines Lovechild]

Personally I can't agree with the original poster, I thought both Raul and Adama look like players that know their time is coming to an end here.

Rauls control isn't anywhere near what it once was and, where he used to bust his balls to get in the box / whilst we attack, he was just jogging around. He seems to be going up for headers and challenges ok, so I'm not sure it's anything physical, it just seems he lacks a bit of desire to me. I think he is off to be honest.

Adama suddenly has no desire to beat 1 man when he used to try and beat 5 at a time, and doesn't seem to have any pace at all. I watched him as Sa was looking for a quick throw out to start a break, Adama was in acres of space but, but was jogging away with his back to the play totally in a world of his own. I just don't think he is bringing much to the party.

 

[Flump]

How many teams have got one of them again?

Last season, 2 teams had one.

Hopefully Hobbs is as clued up as NNW, then we can try to sign Son or Salah.

 

[goldfish]

Sure it’s been mentioned already, but that finish was reminiscent of his goal v West Ham a few years ago when he stood on the hoardings to celebrate.

The game Cutrone properly announced himself with a late second, which he cried celebrating, leading to him settling and becoming that second striker we desperately needed...

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Was it offside?