Wolves Win Opening Pre-Season Game, Hwang To Marseille & The Latest Transfer News

[@davidcarter3109]

Free kick coach. Didn’t need one when Ruben was around lol.

[@dylanwolf]

Hi Dave, I like the concept of being able to swap, in game, between a back 4 and a back 5. The squad being comfortable with a flexibility of formation, within matches even, is a big plus when it comes to managing games. It has its risks in demanding a lot of the players understanding and them executing diverse roles within the 90 minutes and naturally it won't always work. Poor Gary will come in for lots of criticism when it doesn't if he changes formation for the last twenty minutes and a result slips away. But, on the positive side it means teams can't just do their homework on our formation and easily negate us because we only play one way. Interesting that Hwang was given the captaincy for the second half, if he has agreed terms with l'OM. That seems to pull in two different directions as to what will happen. I'm not a huge fan of Hwang's, but I'd prefer we did keep him, unless the fee reaches £30m, in which case I think it would be difficult not to do the deal. I'm not persuaded that Podence getting physical shows allegiance - I think it rather highlights Daniel's weakness in allowing emotion to take over when things get a bit tasty. It would have been more sensible to not have given Como any excuse for their lukewarm castigation of the alleged racism. Throwing a punch, if that is what he did, does not help and is inexcusable. I disagree with the fans who think it shows loyalty to Hwang. Disappointing and shaming that Como did not condemn the racism out of hand. Is Podence going to stay? I really do hope so, if Gary O'Neil gets him enthused about playing here, then we know he can be an excellent player and a tricky forward to handle. Likewise with Chiquinho and Mosquera. It's all to do with the player's attitude, in my opinion, do they want to be here? Guedes is a better player than we have seen. If he is up for another chance at Molineux, then I think it might be worth looking at and assessing his current abilities and performances in pre-season. I'd also like Talking Wolves to provide a little coverage of the ladies' team. Is anyone out there a regular attendee, who would contribute to Talking Wolves I wonder. Can a free-kick strategist improve our performance at throw-ins too? Defending throw-ins and taking advantage of throw-ins, I think, are important tactics that get a bit overlooked. Quick throw-ins and accurate, clever throw-ins need exploiting (for) and defending tightly (against). I don't know the stats, but I doubt that even corner kicks actually initiate more goals than throw ins. dylanwolf in the billyQ

[@hariganeshbabu7742]

Pretty sure our free-kick strategists takes care of defending set-pieces as well- it's only logical. Might be mistaken though. Overall, love your takes.

[@TravelinChina]

I went to school with Anna. Lovely person. Congratulations to her on a fantastic career.

[@jackmullin8962]

Guedes..... wouldnt it be nice to get 40k+ a week and not have to work or put a shift in??? Shocked by his professional manner? 👏 paid for nothing? Anyway at least Podence is here earning his wages this week.

[@robphilpott43]

Never put a shift in when he was on the pitch either!

[@ashleyburns6752]

Think he is on 90k a week

[@austindoucette5529]

I’ll be there in Miami

[@TalkingWolves]

@@austindoucette5529 enjoy! 🇺🇸

[@davidcarter3109]

Dave any mileage on the talk of GON leaving The Wolves?

[@leewatters759]

Wolves ay we

[@OlliesTreasures]

Any news on that defender we need, particularly Elvedi ? €10m fee until end July seems a no brainer for mine. Another striker will be needed if Channy goes ( £30m + yes ) and rumours around Adams still persist. Wish we could get rid of Guedes, Silva, Sasa sooner than later.

[@TalkingWolves]

@@OlliesTreasures nothing new on CBs currently

[@JSL9SZN]

Elvedi isn't any good, same bad attributes that kilman had

[@OlliesTreasures]

@@JSL9SZN Yeah, an International with experience…..idiot…..🙈

[@OlliesTreasures]

@@TalkingWolves £15m for Wan Bissaka sounds good business. West Ham after him. Worth considering.

[@TalkingWolves]

@@OlliesTreasures not against it but well stocked in that area currently

[@adrianrichards247]

Hi Dave ….Are you aware if 😮any of the matches online that we can watch …..

[@TalkingWolves]

@@adrianrichards247 yes all the USA matches are on wolves tv. £5 per match or £12 for the 3 I think 🤔

[@richardn4521]

Is there any link to buy the pre-season wolves tv matches? Doesnt seem well advertised.

[@TalkingWolves]

@@richardn4521 Wolves posted it on their site this morning I believe

[@Footywill07]

First

[@masonpierce3086]

Guedes wasn't even given a first chance like Trincao. And Podence wasn't given a chance by Lopetegui. Guedes is top quality. And this toxic mob mentality fanbase can do one.

[@Mr_Ri386]

Lopetegui almost finished Ait Nouri’s career also😮

[@YamYam.777]

Nah, stick to real football Dave. Dont go all PC on us... please