The Boob, Hwang, Hubner and RAN at AFCON/Asia Cup

[JJ59]

Definitely 100% out

That is good news!
For my sins I relied upon the ESPN website last night which showed Algeria 3rd in their group.

 

[Perton Wolf]

He'll make the squad, would be ridiculous if he didn't considering the fact we've been filling it with kids recently.

Don't expect him to start but who knows.

 

[WalsallWolf]

I dont want to pin hopes on RAN too much because I will get too excited.

He fundamentally changes the pattern of our attack so much, I would be so over the moon to have him even just on the bench to sway the game in our favour if required.

 

[NothingButNeto]

I dont want to pin hopes on RAN too much because I will get too excited.

He fundamentally changes the pattern of our attack so much, I would be so over the moon to have him even just on the bench to sway the game in our favour if required.

I’d think (and hope) that we have enough quality without RAN to win against the Baggies this Sunday. RAN will be more key against Manure.

 

[lobodelsur]

Assuming he's up to his usual fitness levels I think he should start on Sunday. Can always be subbed by Hugo or Doc if he struggles.

 

[JOSWolf]

I'd have Hubner in the first team squad when he returns. A talent in defence or midfield.

 

[SuperGran]

Hubner scored an own goal

 

[SA Wolf]

He had an issue with his hip that kept him out. Believe he's back in training now but not sure if he'll have any involvement in the last group game tomorrow.

Cheers, wasn't aware of that.

 

[SuperGran]

I'd have Hubner in the first team squad when he returns. A talent in defence or midfield.

Probably back soon after todays results I think indonesia are out.

 

[WISAW]

Probably back soon after todays results I think indonesia are out.

I think highest point earners in 3rd place also qualify so they may yet go through.

 

[lobodelsur]

I think highest point earners in 3rd place also qualify so they may yet go through.

Depends on Oman not beating Kyrgyzstan. Hubner 'credited' with an o.g v Japan.

 

[giantwolf]

I think highest point earners in 3rd place also qualify so they may yet go through.

the 4 best third placed finishers go through - they are in place number 4 of those currently

 

[tonto]

RAN won't play Sunday

Oh yes he will, so there

 

[tonto]

I think that a number of teams in 3rd place also go through. Algeria likely to be going through. Correct me if I am wrong just don't shoot the messenger.

Your wrong they came fourth

 

[WolfLing]

He'll make the squad, would be ridiculous if he didn't considering the fact we've been filling it with kids recently.

Don't expect him to start but who knows.

There's no real issues of jet-lag to take into account given that Ivory Coast is GMT. Leave in the morning, home by the afternoon, back in training the next day.

Might make no difference, but could help.

 

[tonto]

I didn’t say he couldn’t be, just that I don’t expect him to be. We will know on Sunday who is right and wrong (I’m more than happy to be wrong as it means he plays). I just think GON is a pragmatic guy and will look at Sunday as a game we planned for without him, we should have enough without him and won’t want to risk him after a lot of travel. They’ll most definitely want to test his fitness, we’ll know absolutely nothing about Algerias fitness coaches and their intensity. He could have been flogged over there or done minimal training and even a 5% swing in levels is a lot to a detailed orientated coaching team.

Would people be clamouring for him to play if it wasn’t them lot Sunday? I’d say not.

If on the bench then bring on in case of emergency, ie needing another goal to make it7-0

 

[The Weasel]

Hubner with an 88th min OG as Indonesia beaten 3-1 by Japan

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

If on the bench then bring on in case of emergency, ie needing another goal to make it7-0

I hope you’re right on all points mate!

 

[lets all have a disco]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750189638231236727

 

[Northampton_wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750189638231236727

There you go boys and girls

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

Excellent I’m absolutely buzzing to be proved wrong on this one!!

 

[SuperGran]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750189638231236727

But @CelebrityWolf said no way.

 

[lets all have a disco]

But @CelebrityWolf said no way.

I still think he will be sub......be used as required or if we need him....be back in for Man utd ..... Doherty is more than fine for Albion....but some of the rubbish ya read at times...

 

[WalsallWolf]

Honestly that has calmed my anxiety so much knowing RAN is back

I am now just a wreck. Rather than a nervous wreck. Such is the difference one player can make sometimes.

RAN is a massive boost, no disrespect to Doc but our left hand side is like night and day in comparison.

 

[Glow69]

I don't see any reason why he can't start, wouldn't be suprised if he does either.

 

[StaffordWolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750189638231236727

Can someone drop Matt Wild a quick email and let him know that Ait Nouri won't be available as someone on the mix said he's in the red zone.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

Is Boubacar Traore injured or just not making the Mali squad?

Shame he can't be here if it's the latter.

 

[giantwolf]

Is Boubacar Traore injured or just not making the Mali squad?

Shame he can't be here if it's the latter.

not making the matchday squad I believe. They were allowed to name a squad of 27, but can only name 23 on a match by match basis, I assume he's in the 4 left out, being new to the squad.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

not making the matchday squad I believe. They were allowed to name a squad of 27, but can only name 23 on a match by match basis, I assume he's in the 4 left out, being new to the squad.

Cheers. I knew they had some good midfielders.

Shame for us and Traore, could've featured a lot in past few games.

 

[Premier Quality]

I'd have Hubner in the first team squad when he returns. A talent in defence or midfield.

Hubner scored an own goal

This was brilliant timing

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

Cheers. I knew they had some good midfielders.

Shame for us and Traore, could've featured a lot in past few games.

Yeah you’d have thought he’d have got some game time the last few weeks with Gomes suspended and Lemina on compassionate leave

 

[Stourwolf]

Why not?

Think he will.

 

[Skrilla]

Send Boubacar home if he's not even going to be in the squad. How pointless.

 

[lets all have a disco]

Send Boubacar home if he's not even going to be in the squad. How pointless.

Can't they just send him back for Sunday ....can have him back Monday when Gomes suspension is up....

 

[JJ59]

Your wrong they came fourth

See my posting 201

 

[tonto]

See my posting 201

I know I know always slow on the uptake

 

[Minimalist]

Send Boubacar home if he's not even going to be in the squad. How pointless.

Having a squad of 23 from 27 plus the rule that 4 third placed group stage teams go through makes it a pretty ridiculous tournament.

 

[NothingButNeto]

Looks like Enso played 45 minutes for the Paraguay U23s v the Uruguay U23 in their 4-3 win. No goals but based on ratings, he seemed to have played well.

 

[BrierleyHillWolves]

Looks like Enso played 45 minutes for the Paraguay U23s v the Uruguay U23 in their 4-3 win. No goals but based on ratings, he seemed to have played well.

Highlights, that Uruguay kid knows where back of the net is , sign him up

 

[NothingButNeto]

I think Hwang is on the bench for Korea today (#11). Glad to see him getting healthy just in time to come home.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1750464619498586217