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30 May 2026 11:56:46.
Is Trippier confirmed?
Think he takes set pieces as well, realise he getting on a bit, however I think it is a good deal.
Doesn’t mean I am convinced with Rob’s management or that Nathan is going to be the saviour but a good start I think. Happy for an early signing as well, we need many more though, a striker or 3 would be good.
1.) 30 May 2026 14:42:56
Yes, it's confirmed. Keen and Fabrizo have both confirmed it.
2.) 30 May 2026 15:00:25
No, it's not confirmed until he passes a medical. Nothing on Wolves official site.
3.) 30 May 2026 15:55:52
It's confirmed we've made an offer to him.
4.) 30 May 2026 17:30:53
The deal is done in principle, but cannot be completed until 1st July, when Trippier's Newcastle contract expires, unless Newcastle releases him early.
5.) 31 May 2026 10:59:11
I'm sure it will all happen when he returns from his holiday.
6.) 31 May 2026 19:45:50
It's odd it's been leaked before the club confirm it.
Is that the club's decision to attract other players, or by the agents to try and get a better deal?
Still early days in the summer, and it is good to hear experience is being targeted early on.
But why aren't we targeting pace up front?
Free agents that would be useful for this.
Harry Wilson and Allan Saint-Maximin.
Also I think it will be interesting what Edwards does. Do we stick with a back 3 or move to a back 4?
Arguably the two Buenos should stay, but the rest of the defence isn't good enough.
I like the idea of Andre staying. I think Doyle and Devine would be shrewd players to have in midfield. But Kante from Middlesbrough would be smart as well. Having 4 midfielders allows flexibility with formation. You need to be able to play 2 or a 3. One reason we got relegated so pathetically was the opposition just pressed Andre and Joao.
Also we have forwards, but there seems to be no plan yet on what we are doing. So we may have Raul (who isn't quick), then Armstrong who is a solid Championship striker.
We need pace. It's a defender's worst nightmare.
7.) 01 Jun 2026 15:24:25
Agree we need pace going forward. Harry Wilson is never joining us though. He will have aims of joining a top-half Prem side. I imagine Villa might go in for him.
8.) 01 Jun 2026 17:44:46
Maybe...
I think fans forget that PSR is hard on all clubs these days.
As a homegrown player, they set higher salaries, as they are worth more to clubs in the UK.
Wilson, Elliott, McAtee, Tyrique George sound mad, but maybe one would be the catalyst to get promoted.
And, for any young player, the lessons are out there. Elliott and McAtee haven't loved their moves to Villa and Forest respectively.
9.) 02 Jun 2026 19:24:26
That's true. However, Wilson is 29 and was class last season. I do think we should go for more homegrown players, though.
03 Feb 2026 10:18:37
Morning all, only JSL leaves as far as I know, some will say he left in the summer so £48M seems a good price to me.
I am not that familiar with the quality of the 2 we have brought in, however in the position we are to get anyone in is a surprise.
Time will tell if they are good signings, I am sure there will be plenty more outgoings in the summer.
What is everyone else’s opinion?
1.) 03 Feb 2026 12:01:41
Banksy
Hard to be critical.
I would have liked more of the dross out - especially if Wolves can get such good prices. This would have helped with the early rehabilitation of the financial position and both prepare for the summer dealings and maybe even allow Wolves to keep some of the better players if possible this summer.
But to get £43m + for Larsen is a really good sale - regardless of what he does at Palace - as he was not much more than a training cone at Wolves .
The 2 boys coming in are very different.
Armstrong is a proven quality Champ player who is simply not enough for the Prem.
He is an ideal short term signing. If Wolves fail next season he should be fairly easy to move on to more ambitious teams albeit it is unlikely that as he moves out of his prime over the next year or so there will be any profit in the sale.
Angel Gomes however is a strange one. A full international only 2 years ago but now struggling to hold a place at Marseille and available for pennies?
He is also willing to come to Wolves where he will almost certainly be playing Champ football next year.
He is either a complete steal and will be brilliant for the club or he is a reclamation project with some risk attached due to his likely high, (Champ level), wage contract.
PS I don't buy the flip argument nor do I believe the parallel argument he is "putting himself in the shop window".
It somewhat incredibly would appear he is resigned to playing in the Champ with Wolves.
2.) 03 Feb 2026 12:10:34
Larsen had his head turned by Newcastle and felt he was better than wolves well we will see. On the incoming players Armstrong proven at the championship level so could well prove a good acquisition, Gomes if he is a shadow of others we have taken with man Utd history (Ince, irwin, Ebanks blake) then we will not be disappointed.
As for Agbadou he may still go as window does not close in Turkey until the 6th
3.) 03 Feb 2026 12:51:56
Transfer window average thought Wolves might have got a couple more in they did try with Che Adams bid rejected. I would try again in the summer window plus reports Wolves tried to sign a right back Rooij got knocked back. Also Forest tried to sign Wolfe for 14mill Wolves knocked that back lot of work to do in the summer fingers crossed straight back up.
4.) 03 Feb 2026 17:20:08
Keeping some of our better players was good considering a lot of people thought they would be gone. Not too much disruption in the team still gives us the slimmest of chances. I think the loans out were a good idea, both to help keep value (Munetsi) and get experience (Lopez). Also nice to see some players with prem experience and homegrown come in.
Surprised more people haven’t said anything regarding that seeing as it was a big gripe. Haven’t heard any guff either, other than Adam’s not getting over the line but that seems to be due to Torino not finding a replacement.
02 Feb 2026 10:01:44
If the signings go through I am surprised, thought it would just be sales at the last minute and then the usual excuses.
Angel, I think is a decent player, not seen that much of him but a good signing I think.
They must be confident that JSL will be sold.
13 Jan 2026 11:39:43
Would be sad to see Joao go, however from his side I would understand, if he is to leave, hopefully it will not be until the summer.
What are people’s thoughts, can we beat Newcastle?
1.) 13 Jan 2026 12:47:55
I think we can and we could get a run going the next 4 league games. One game at a time mind. But the aim must be to get within 9 points of Forest before the Forest game
I just want the club to bring two forwards (Pace!), a rwb and a cb.
I would sell Wolfe and Larsen.
I like the idea of McAtee coming in and freeing up space in the squad.
2.) 13 Jan 2026 12:48:07
Yes Newcastles away record is not that good Wolves play the way they have in the last 3-4 games could get a win.
3.) 13 Jan 2026 14:44:24
Agree DMac and Madman time is now for another 3 points and a good run. I am still not giving up hope just yet, would be good for a club to lose points for breaching rules about now. Think all we can do is try and win as many games as possible and see what happens.
Positive results and performances can only help and finish the season on a high for a change even if we are relegated.
4.) 13 Jan 2026 18:58:19
Madman, I agree with you on selling Larsen if we get the right money. This will allow us to buy a striker ready for an assault on the Championship next season as well as adding to the midfield once the inevitable Joao Gomes move happens. If not, we know we've got a decent player who knows how to score. Rob Edwards just needs to work out how to get tge best out if him.
I would keep Wolfe as he isn't on big wages, won't command a big fee and actually looks good going forward.
29 Nov 2025 09:36:20
Seen rumours, tomorrow we are playing with JSL up front in a 541 formation. Back 5 of Wolfe, Toti, Agbadou, Mosquera, Jackson, then Andre, Joao, Krejci, Bellegarde.
What are people’s thoughts on this, if true?
1.) 29 Nov 2025 09:42:48
Following on from above, I hoped I would never see Toti, Mosquera and Agbadou play together again after a few nightmares earlier in season.
2.) 29 Nov 2025 10:09:25
Good, as long as Little Rocket Man (Hwang) isn't playing.
3.) 29 Nov 2025 12:18:17
Bet he is on the bench!
4.) 29 Nov 2025 12:35:59
He be on at some stage.
5.) 29 Nov 2025 13:52:45
He has to play at some stage, part of the contract with Asian market. Be better playing with 10 men. If Rob goes along with that what's the point? Hope I'm wrong but I have a feeling Villa are going to give us a hiding .
6.) 29 Nov 2025 14:11:12
I think its pure stupidity to reveal the line up and formation more than 24 hours in advance so the opposition can work on a gameplay to nullify us.
7.) 29 Nov 2025 16:25:40
Why drop our second best cb s.Bueno?
8.) 29 Nov 2025 17:44:58
PLEASE no Bellegarde and DEFINITELY no Hwang even on the bench!
9.) 30 Nov 2025 12:18:29
Well the line ups are out. If I was Emery, my instructions would be simple. Put Toti under pressure as he is the one who will 100% make a mistake and force his fellow defenders out of position.
This will be an easy 4-0 win for Villa.
10.) 30 Nov 2025 12:24:19
No Krejci in the squad but Toti IN and captain?
Krejci isn't injured so what is going on?
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14 Jun 2026 16:56:21
Would Adama be on a free? On a good day I like him, when he goes missing he may as well be in the Mander Centre.
Can we expect to see some young Portuguese players arriving?
12 Jun 2026 09:06:35
I agree with a lot of people saying that Rob should have been sacked at the back end of the season, with a few others we were pleading with them to do so. No other clubs would have continued with their manager given our results and performances.
Rob surely can’t have any complaints, however the timing is a little late, and if it is true the manner of his dismissal is not the best.
In saying this, I did not have much hope for next season with Rob, I think after a few games in they would of been looking to make the change, I guess we will never know now.
If Trippier has changed his mind so be it, should want to play for the club not just the manager any way, onwards and upwards. ??
1.) 12 Jun 2026 09:36:49
I'm not defending the club, but I suspect they have been sounding out targets for a while, and wanted to have someone lined up and in place to sack Edwards, to avoid a delay with no manager and a rushed appointment. If they found nobody, they would probably have hoped to continue with Edwards.
I expect someone leaked about the new manager before the club were ready, so they had to either lie about it, or bite the bullet, and that's why the new man hasn't been formally announced yet, and if the deal isn't done, the club will end up looking stupid now.
The situation could have been handled better, but after Rob's performance, and the way he has left roles previously in his coaching career, especially the way he left Forest Green, I really have no sympathy.
2.) 12 Jun 2026 11:02:28
It was totally out of order for Fosun not to sack Rob after the Burnley game, and to string him along till now
Doesn't bode well with me.
3.) 12 Jun 2026 11:21:25
Acle, that is one of the mistakes we have made in the past, not having a clear indication of who we were going to appoint before wielding the axe. I agree, it's a sorry saga and a gamble, but at least the club looks to be starting to learn lessons.
11 Jun 2026 08:39:44
Looks like Rob has been sacked, if it is true he can’t have any complaints with his record in charge and the abysmal football we had to suffer.
No idea who this replacement is but I am happy to see Shi 2 at least trying to make a positive change.
Onwards and upwards. ??
1.) 11 Jun 2026 09:31:29
Been calling for Rob Edwards to get the sack for a while. Great decision by the young shi, seems like a ruthless, no nonsense director. Better to take a risk and try something new, imo, rather than plod on with a bloke who clearly was out of his depth. Rob will be ok with a nice compensation payout and will begin again in the lower leagues.
Good luck to him, he was one of us. Today is a new day and I actually punched the air when I found out he had been sacked. Whoever we appoint cannot be any worse and im now looking forward to next season! Onwards and upwards, let's all have a disco.
09 Jun 2026 18:08:53
Regardless of what we all think of Rob and his management and playing style, I am happy with the signings of Raul and Trippier. We need experience as well as younger players.
New GK is also much needed. Good to see signings in early as well.
Many more players to move over the summer but positive signs compared to recent transfer windows.
1.) 09 Jun 2026 21:45:18
I understand that RE did inherit a poisoned chalice of a squad, Banksy, which may have impacted on our playing style somewhat. So, if he does want to play an attacking game (music to my ears), let's all hope the new squad is put together in such a way to deliver that.
It does seem different, having activity so early in the window, unlike under Jeff, so was he the real villain of the piece and not Fosun? Personally, I'm beginning to believe he was, as they had no choice but to let him run the show, albeit for too long.
Nathan, on the other hand, seems to be listening to those who are more football savvy, with surprisingly pleasing results so far.
Let's all hope we can start looking forward not only to the weekend again, but also an improvement in the club's off the pitch management as well.
As you say, positive signs so far, so let's hope it is the start of a new era.
29 May 2026 16:47:59
Very pleased we have signed Trippier, a mixture of experience and exciting younger fast players I think is a good combination for the Championship.
Is there any truth in Jimenez signing?
Will take a while to convince me of a positive change from our club and management, long way to go but a great start. ??
1.) 29 May 2026 20:53:39
Really... we cant just sign these guys.... Trippier. Yes, as captain... Jiminez then who????... sign all the old timers and get promoted, leaves us with having to buy an entire new 1st team.... ending in a relegation fight, again...
I would keep SJ as keeper... get a real attack goal scoring minded mf... and a decent fwd.... just to start.
26 May 2026 16:02:05
I was going to ask about Doc as well, 47Vintage, presume he has fallen out with Rob or other way round.
Thought he may have been useful in the Championship as well.
Seems they have not changed in their treatment of players when they decide they no longer want them.
13 Mar 2026 16:50:39
I like R. Gomes and think he is one we should definitely try and keep. Still not sure what his best position is, though. Joao, I guess, will go, unfortunately.
14 Feb 2026 20:49:24
I agree DMac ?
14 Feb 2026 17:21:24
If we were a normal well run club I think he would be better to stay with us, think he needs a rest now to be honest.
15 Jan 2026 17:58:43
Bit surprised but good news.
11 Jun 2026 15:00:03
Agree with your summary, Long. I am happy that they seem to be acting in a more positive way.
I thought we were in danger of starting the new season playing the same style of football, whatever that was.
Actually, quite impressed that they have reflected on things and made a change. No idea on the new fella. Just hope he plays a positive style and achieves success. We deserve some.
27 May 2026 19:58:18
Well said BB II, I agree with you.
Rob must be very convincing when talking to Shi 2. I can only assume Nathan is happy to keep Rob and provide him the chance in the Championship to prove himself.
I realise our players are not the best, however, like you say, Rob's job is to get the best out of them and play a system to suit.
At any other club he would be gone. I just hope we are not struggling in the Championship when they do decide to replace him. To me, that seems the most likely outcome, unfortunately.
25 May 2026 14:38:00
You more than likely correct, unfortunately, BB II. Shame though. What are your thoughts on Rob?
20 May 2026 13:36:31
Happy with this DMac. In my opinion, R. Gomes needs to play more. Only problem is his position, maybe better as an out and out winger.
17 May 2026 14:35:56
No reason at all today, Abbeywolf, for us not to go all out for the win. I am happy no Toti, not many changes though, considering Rob says he will build a team around 6, and after last week he said some of these players have to go.
We are due some entertainment. 5-0 to Wolves, and Rob silences me for now, but unfortunately I can't see it.