[Football] Wolves

[Nameless]

A few people have them down as outsiders to get relegated next season. Personally can't see it however I wouldn't be surprised if they dropped to the bottom half of the table. Teams have been figuring their system out recently, they have played a lot of games and it's not long until the season starts. The midfield were completely dominated by Seville the other night and they don't have the strength in depth some of the teams around them do hence why they have all played so many minutes.

They don't seem to have the most sustainable system and other clubs will undoubtedly be interested in their top players and possibly their manager. Most of their players have completely bottled an FA Cup semi final and worked so hard to get to a Europa League quarter final only to be knocked out by a side that didn't really get out of second gear and players heads could drop.

I like wolves but I think they won't be the same animal next season but also can't see them being in a relegation battle although Leeds went from champions league to relegated in only a few seasons and it wasn't too long ago Swansea were in Europe.

Also, not many people would have looked at the Bournemouth and Watford squads and tipped them for the drop, so perhaps it's not that crazy.

 

[Biscuit Barrel]

They will be absolutely fine.

 

[Farehamseagull]

I haven't seen anyone suggest them as an outsider for relegation?!

Excellent manager, too many good players and a fluid system that's worked brilliantly for three years or so. The only reason they'd be in trouble is if Nuno and a load of the players left.

 

[Nameless]

Talksport yesterday, few on facebook/twitter and one of my friends says he's gonna put a bet on because of the odds. I don't think they'll be anywhere near the dropzone but really can't see them finishing as high as 7th again.

 

[OzMike]

A top 10 team.

 

[Marshy]

Top 10 all day long at worst, they have had a bloody long season and I think are just shattered.

On top of that they will bring players in.

 

[Billy the Fish]

It is crazy. They won't be anywhere near relegation.

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

They would struggle without Jimenez and Traore, both of whom are rumoured to be of interest to other clubs.

But the £100m+ they would receive would allay any chance of relegation.

 

[Nameless]

In 2001 Leeds united finished 5th the previous few seasons they finished top 4. Only two years later 19th. Leicester City went from relegation battle to winning the league in the space of one season. Crazier things have happened. I think they'll finish between 9th and 12th however wouldn't be overly surprised if they lost a few players and got dragged into it.

 

[zefarelly]

They will be absolutely fine.

UK-Portugal FC will be fine.

 

[blue-shifted]

Very good side. Nowhere near drop zone.

 

[cjd]

This would be the same Wolves who are owned by Fosun and said to be the 4th richest Premier League club and also have the Super Agent Jorges Mendes pulling the strings re their players ..??

OK.

 

[Seasider78]

Plenty of quality in the squad, a very good manager and a pretty incredible recruitment setup closely linked to a top agent

Nah they will be fine

 

[Garry Nelson's Left Foot]

I thought a few days ago they might struggle for the fairly obvious reason that their season has gone on for over a year and about 3000 matches and their squad is tiny. By struggle I mean not challenge for a top four spot and finish a few spots lower than they have the last couple of years. Really can't see them in a relegation fight though, they're way too good.

Now they're not going to be playing in Europe next year if they add a couple more players then they might be good to go again and have another strong shot at top four.

 

[Megazone]

They would struggle without Jimenez and Traore, both of whom are rumoured to be of interest to other clubs.

But the £100m+ they would receive would allay any chance of relegation.

I can see Traore being a big flop for whoever he goes to. What's happened for Traore at Wolves is an example of a club and a player being perfect for each other.

 

[Nameless]

That potentially brings in it's own problems though with financial fair play. All it takes is one of the wheels to fall off and the whole thing could crash. I would be a little cautious having somebody like Jorges Mendes basically running the club if him and the owners ever have a major disagreement that whole ship could sink.When it comes to the football admitting it's unlikely but it's not unreasonable to think that they could struggle next season and not do as well as they have done the past two seasons. It is also not unreasonable to think they could do even better next season.

 

[Kalimantan Gull]

They are quality but their system absolutely revolves around Raul Jimenez up front. In many ways they play a similar style to many mid-lower take teams but Jimenez makes it all work, a brilliant player.

If he does go to Man U as I've seen in rumours, it's a huge huge hole to fill

 

[edna krabappel]

Can't see them being anywhere near relegation. Very solid side, with talented players and enough money to buy more.

 

[FatSuperman]

Talksport yesterday, few on facebook/twitter and one of my friends says he's gonna put a bet on because of the odds. I don't think they'll be anywhere near the dropzone but really can't see them finishing as high as 7th again.

I think the chap on Talksport said that he can see their manager going, and a number of their key players and therefore they should be considered relegation candidates.

I listened and thought 'no shit mate'. Any* team that lost their manager and key players just before a new season is going to be struggling to maintain their previous form.


*Except Leeds. Bielsa has set the up so well, top to bottom, that he doesn't even need to be there anymore, his influence ripples through time

 

[Ooh it’s a corner]

Excellent team spirit, positive manager and good to watch. Hope they stay together and do well - apart from against us obviously. They also have one of the two best centre backs/leaders In the PL - Coady and Dunk would be my choice for England