Smal

I really can’t wait for Pope to come back, man

Sky had him on MNF explaining how they beat Man City earlier in the season and it was very much about his tactical decisions. A week-long circle jerk followed on Sky and his ego exploded I think. He does seem like a good coach though - especially for and English manager. Wolves have put some really good performances in this season.

he’s obviously a much better coach than Pardew but he has the same levels of unbearable self-confidence and also the ridiculous denial in defeat.

he definitely has leadership qualities as well. Ever since he broke into the team he’s always been shouting at his teammates and trying to lead the press. Again, really think that’s something we miss in midfield currently. Definitely deserves to start ahead of Longstaff atm, even if we just get 60 minutes out of him.

the only other game I recall Isak dropping deep and linking play as well as yesterday is the Man U game at SJP earlier in the season. We don’t make use of it as much as we could imo - hopefully will improve if we can get Barnes and Gordon into the team who will both run beyond him.

Think he can replace some of the physicality we’re missing with Joelinton out, you know. In his 30-odd minutes he won 6/8 duels (3/3 ground duels) compared to ie Longstaff’s 3/13 or even Willock’s 4/7 and Bruno’s 8/17. He brings energy and physicality as well as some extra technical security.

I thought at the time he was bringing Krafth on to play CB so that nobody else had to change positions. Thought it was pretty insane that he actually brought him on to change all 4 positions around mid-way through a half. It wasn't a surprise that we were a total mess after that.

Yep, it was his fault if anything tbh . Didn't start running back until way too late.

Wouldn't sell him for owt

Man U are so lucky, man

we have to try and give him some experience and get him ready for next season now surely Looks like he's been in the gym a bit

ridiculous football club

Isak dropping deep with Gordon and Barnes running beyond is the answer

perfect from Isak

Has Hall grown btw? Looks taller?

The sort of foul we should've made for the 3rd goal

I mean we might not have a choice next game but Lewis Hall has to play more

Gordon is really good at winning penalties. Like... it's pretty much cheating but at least it's for us.

all of our approach play around the box looks improvised at the moment.

....Murph right back?

ACL again?

every game for 5 months now has been relentlessly bad defending of transitions. Something will have to give at some point.

easiest team to play against in the league

Gotta press Fabianski

we are awful and don't look like improving. Surprised at the decision to make 4 changes in the backline when Lascelles went off. No surprise they've gone to shit at all.