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19 May 2026 08:54:57
A lot of ambitious words were spoken at the forum last week. The fact is we will start training again at the start of July that's 6 weeks away. The aim is to have a new set of players in place with say 6 of the current squad. Therefore we need to sign on 16 players. As well as this we have to manage the outgoings of 16 players.
It was said work had begun on this exercise last Christmas and for those involved I hope this is the case as this is a massive undertaking. Based on the last 5 years I would be shocked if they achieve this level of recruitment but based on the forum I'm prepared to give them one last chance!
1.) 19 May 2026 10:02:05
This is history repeating itself, ten years after the takeover. Then, we started signing surprisingly good players for the Championship. Lopetegui was in the frame as head coach, but withdrew to take the Spanish national job. Man-in-a-suitcase, Walter Zenga, came in instead. Who knows how things will pan out this time, but Nathan Shi is looking promising. Let's see.
2.) 19 May 2026 11:31:21
I agree, Major Frank, a lot of promising intent, but in reality it won't happen in 6 weeks, if at all.
We may have a few out of contract players we can take on, but what with the World Cup, who is going to be signing early?
09 May 2026 21:54:39
The whole club seem to be going through the motions just turning up to fulfill fixtures with no intention of competing. Didn’t even send our own commentary team today who were watching the game on TV. The second goal summed it up when 5ft 9 Joao Gomes is stood stationary against a 6ft 4 Lewis Dunk who had the run on him and nodded in.
It couldn’t have been easier for Brighton game over after 5 minutes. In the true definition of the word today’s trip to the south coast was pointless!
1.) 10 May 2026 12:18:06
Exactly, Major Frank, and RE is blaming the players. Ok, they've only their high wage to perform for, because unlike others before, they have no loyalty to Wolves as a club, and therefore no pride.
RE said we've got to fulfil the last couple of games, that, sadly, will be non-competitive to any level, maybe a bit better v Fulham when they'll feel the wrath of the NB & SB, but the season's over, they're going.
I wonder if they'll blame RE when they've left?
When we did find chances, Mosquiro, Hwang, Mane, Armstrong and Andrews, then Tolu, they all managed to miss. The clinical aspects are just not there, but in fairness, if one had gone in, could we have given enough to go on and take anything?
Sad days but old gold forever, COYW.
27 Apr 2026 22:08:09
After another woeful loss I think we need to go back to basics. I believe football has become one big job club full of total nonsense. I would stop the following:
1. Wearing silly vests recording nonsense data the only data that matters is scoring goals and winning games
2. Cut out the complex warm ups with mini games before the match
it's all total bollards how much worse would we be if we didn't bother
3. At set pieces put our biggest player marking there biggest player and our next biggest player marking there next biggest player etc etc
4. Up front play a target man with our best finisher playing off him and our best crosser on the wing. Although they are testing everyone's sanity I would go Tolu, Armstrong and Mane.
5. Make them eat pie chips and beans for lunch everyday. Steaks on matchday give them energy.
6. Practice taking free kicks and corners over and over again to make sure we can clear the man at the near post and bring in fines for anyone who cannot complete this simple task which we fail at time and time again
7. Bring back the Liquidator.
8. Limit personnel on bench to manager, coach and physio
We can then save money on goal keeping coaches, set piece coaches, nutritionalists, data analysists etc etc
It seems far too comfy for everyone behind the scenes we need someone like Jim Ratcliffe to come in and kick some arse.
Enough is enough I'm sick of this we are an embarrassment!
1.) 28 Apr 2026 03:02:53
The nonsense vests, as you call them, do more than just measure stats; they can detect if there are issues with the heart, breathing, etc., too and could save lives.
2.) 28 Apr 2026 15:01:06
I don't think Rob would have taken the job if he didn't think he had a good chance of keeping us up. After all, he had time on his side and about 70 points to play for. We had flirted with relegation for a few seasons, only to finish comfortably in the end, so the precedent was there. Yes, with hindsight, the summer transfer window was poor, but Rob took over with his eyes open and with a painful parting from Boro.
Again, we had fresh hope with Nathan appointed in December, with a promise to fix things, and still time and a transfer window to come. I can't understand how Vitor Pereira, Rob Edwards, and Nathan Shi failed one after another this season. If they couldn't crack it, it must be the players.
3.) 28 Apr 2026 17:17:20
Well, he has said we're 'struggling' in the final third.
Personally, I don't think we're that great in the other 2/3rds.
Results over the season don't lie.
11 Apr 2026 09:56:55
I am afraid the club has got itself into terrible position and there are a number of inescapable facts that are heading our way
1. All our better players will leave at the end of the season
2. We have statistically the worst manager in Premier League history and his position will need to be reviewed
3. The fan base are demoralised and angry and attendances will be significantly lower next year there certainly is no good will left
4. Sponsors will review there position with regard to the club
5. TV revenues will be significantly reduced
6. As a result of the above our revenue as a company will be reduced even with parachute payments. Some of the drop in revenue will be offset by a smaller wage bill but I predict we will be generating massive losses as a company for the foreseeable future.
Based on this I cannot understand why Fosun are still keen on continuing the ownership of the club. Due to lack of investment they sit on an asset which is now worth possibly 50% lower than when we were performing ok in the Premier League.
The whole thing does not make logical sense and I am amazed that the club that seemed to be well run and was successful on the pitch pre-lockdown has got itself into this mess.
Our immediate future depends on the clubs desire to rebuild the playing squad into one that can compete in the championship. Unfortunately I have lost confidence that this will happen and can see us in the same boat as Leicester. Sad and worrying times!
1.) 11 Apr 2026 11:22:31
The last 6 games had given us fans some hope for the future, but last night was a truly disgraceful performance.
I know we are down, but to put in a performance with no fight or passion was a slap in the face to all of us.
2.) 11 Apr 2026 11:25:17
Major Frank
Good post, although it could be considered to be actually very conservative!
Sadly, there is no way the club is worth anywhere in the same postal district as 50% of what it was worth at Seville, and the drop in revenue will far exceed the parachute payments and the drop in the players' wage bill.
As you say, v worrying times!
3.) 11 Apr 2026 10:37:22
Logical sense? There is none. Well Major, it's down to the hopelessly diversified nature of the Fosun group worldwide, and the inability of the main founder Guo Guangchang to recognise this. If you look at Fosun's Wikipedia page, it's crazy. I know of an international company in which Mr Guangchang invested in, in my industry, because he shopped at one of of their outlets in Hong Kong and liked the product.
Unfortunately that company collapsed due to fraudulent accounts and forged bank statements, and were audited by only a small firm of accountants (which was a massive red flag). Where was the oversight by Fosun?
4.) 11 Apr 2026 12:33:18
To go forwards, we need to go backwards to some degree. It needs a thorough clean out similar to when we prepared for League 1 and appointed Jackett. We need something to that degree.
5.) 11 Apr 2026 13:28:18
Yep, finances, lack of players and a poor manager aside, Fosun's lack of interest and a shabby state of the Mol mean next season can only be full of worry, because in our 150th year we'll be looking at another relegation fight as it stands, and all we'll be able to do is hope, and maybe pray.
Seriously though, I'll retain some optimism, because if we can defy expectations and get to the top early in the season the Mol will be packed, and the ambition will drive whatever players we've ended up with, and we could be rejuvenated as a club.
Sad bit is, I don't think that'll happen with Rob Edwards in the dugout.
So, will Fosun and Mr. Shi II be prepared to gamble on another gaffer, can they afford to pay off another coach?
Do they even care? You're right, Major, why are they still here?
6.) 11 Apr 2026 14:08:35
Some very pertinent comments. It's clear a reset is needed, and I'm unsure Fosun are capable of delivering it. The problem with selling the club is that it's almost a lucky dip in terms of who you finish up with. Unless it's Man City or Newcastle-type owners, who can throw almost unlimited cash at recruiting a proven manager with a budget to attract top players, then the best to hope for is a bargain hunter, probably US-based, like Blues/Wrexham, looking to long-term build.
We're heading for the latter when Fosun eventually go, and hope they know what they're doing!
7.) 11 Apr 2026 18:17:27
Thanks for the replies, and as you say, interesting page on Fosun on Wikipedia, Deep. All this makes the future difficult to predict, as it's not clear where Fosun are going with the club. It's so frustrating, as I can still remember the game I think it was against Fulham when Nuno got his honorary doctorate, and I thought how great it was that the players, manager, owners, and fans were all as one and heading in the right direction.
Unfortunately, this was a brief moment in time before things fell apart. As QS put it, I sense we will have to go backwards for a bit to go forwards again, however painful it's going to be. UTW.
06 Apr 2026 20:16:22
Thoughts are with Connor Coady tonight, knocked unconscious while playing for Charlton today and taken to Watford General Hospital. Hope all is ok and he is back playing again as soon as he recovers. Great bloke and Wolves footballing legend. Be great to get him back at the club at some point. Great motivator and role model.
1.) 07 Apr 2026 03:15:09
Yes, mate, it looked nasty. Hope he'll be OK.
2.) 07 Apr 2026 12:28:23
Coady was allowed to leave hospital last night after the all clear. He did not have to stay overnight.
07 Jan 2026 19:10:47
Yeah and they were both at Sheffield Utd on loan together
Just heard that Hoever is going to Sheffield Utd on loan
07 Jan 2026 17:01:53
May be a coincidence but Talksport mentioned this morning that it was odd that James McAtte was not included in Forests match day squad last night. I have seen earlier reports that he may be included in a deal with Forest for Larsen. I think McAttee would be a good signing.
16 May 2026 13:59:55
Yeah, knowing Coads, he would be shouting for 90 mins non stop. His pressers would be brilliant as well. Wouldn't like to cross him; he would certainly kick this lot up the arse.
16 May 2026 11:00:18
Great idea, Deep. I would get rid of Rob and bring in Coads as head coach. He would bring in loads of positive energy and has the tactical nous to set up a team in the Championship. COYW
14 May 2026 18:52:05
Good summary of the broadcast shandy. I heard the shorter version at 6pm on WM, and Rob kept saying the players couldn't try any harder; they are all maxed out.
From what I hear about the Brighton game, a number of players seem to be coasting through the game, so I don't understand the "maxed out" comments.
He is statistically the worst Prem manager of all time. It's a fact that cannot be edited out.
20 Apr 2026 10:18:44
Pity he didn't show that level of aggression on the pitch!
11 Apr 2026 18:17:27
Thanks for the replies, and as you say, interesting page on Fosun on Wikipedia, Deep. All this makes the future difficult to predict, as it's not clear where Fosun are going with the club. It's so frustrating, as I can still remember the game I think it was against Fulham when Nuno got his honorary doctorate, and I thought how great it was that the players, manager, owners, and fans were all as one and heading in the right direction.
Unfortunately, this was a brief moment in time before things fell apart. As QS put it, I sense we will have to go backwards for a bit to go forwards again, however painful it's going to be. UTW.