Wolves - Post match

[splinterdream]

It's my birthday today, and its made my day. A little drunk right now 🤣

[StanSP]

The more I think about it, I'm just so proud of the team and coaching staff. All their hard work this week has paid off, and they must feel so rewarded for that. And the way they held on despite the pressure since we scored. As fans we're all on tenterhooks and nervous as shit, yet still backed the lads. There's renewed faith before the game, and now even more so after the game and how the team came back into it. 

[J. James]

Don't know if anyone else has commented on this but it's odd that our four highest rated players on BBC sport today are Nacho, Soyuncu, Praet and Castagne with Iverson not far behind.... now, just remind me somebody, who was it that thought they weren't good enough and put them in the c*nt book?

[MGLCFC]

The atmosphere at the game today was the polar opposite to Bournemouth. That came about because there was a desire from the players to give their all. Whilst some played better than others, the commitment from all 16 players who participated was a pleasure to see. As a fan, that's all I expect at this juncture - total commitment and if that is given, I'll begrudgingly accept relegation if it happens. What I saw from the Rodgers era was almost an acceptance from the players that we were relegated.

It's frustrating, annoying and unacceptable that we are in this position, but I am greatly encouraged by the efforts today that we can get ourselves moving in the right direction.

[Spudulike]

Do other teams practice 'game management'? Wolves started doing it as soon as they scored and I dread to think what the second half would've been like had we not equalised. 

 

We don't seem to know how to do it although Daka did have cramp  Iversen should've taken longer over goal kicks to the point that he would take a yellow for the team. And Wtf was Nacho doing running off for a substitution when we were trying see the time out? 

 

I really can't stand time wasting and part of me applauds that we aren't very good at it. However, it now has to be done to achieve any wins in this league until the authorities start showing an inclination to do something about it. 

[Lineker's Left Foot]

40 minutes ago, splinterdream said:

It's my birthday today, and its made my day. A little drunk right now 🤣

Mine too mi duck 🦆 Born in 1977.  This has helped make my day.  Happy Birthday 

Edited 22 April 2023 by Lineker's Left Foot

[5waller5]

3 hours ago, Richmondfox said:

It’s not blame game it’s pointing out flaws and stupid errors time and again which they are making.  This isn’t primary school participation trophy, don’t worry about being relegated and the club losing a lot of money you all tried your best.  
 

Daka was useless, missed several sitters and ran back from attack to make a stupid foul at the edge of the box, just like at Crystal Palace.  Made a lot of fouls and too weak on the ball. 
 

Faes made a short, slow pass from far back to Youri who couldn’t control it as he was being pressed.  They scored, just like at Bournemouth and I would say around 50% of the goals we have conceded this seasons.  
 

KDH is useless, I can’t recall anything coming off that he attempted. He missed a sitter from 4 yards out, like at Brentford.  

Soy was great, Faes made the stupid error but then was solid.  Nice to see Castagne pushing up into the attacking position and finishing confidently, Defensively he drifts to the centre too often and leaves a lot of space. 

 

VK was good and showed what he can do in attack without Daka and KDH stinking it out.

 

Soumare was good driving forward but still just wandered around watching players pass him.  Youri was so sloppy with his backwards and sideways passing. 
 

Iverson made some good saves but his release of the ball is too slow.
 

Wow.

 

After watching an astonishing turn around and attacking intent of the last week after 2 years of boring, pedestrian, dull and pointless football, you’ve found a list of negatives.

 

Seriously, if you can’t enjoy today then football isn’t for you

[splinterdream]

Just now, Lineker's Left Foot said:

Mine too mi duck 🦆 Born in 1977.  This has helped make my day.  Happy Birthday 

Happy birthday me ode, 1975 myself, down the Royal 

[Strokes]

1 hour ago, The Doctor said:

Iirc didn't he dig out Rodgers at the start of the season? Would have been dropped if JJ and Riccy were fit i think.

You might be right, I can’t quite remember the details. If you find it let me know.

[Lineker's Left Foot]

8 minutes ago, splinterdream said:

Happy birthday me ode, 1975 myself, down the Royal 

Oh dear hope you’re ok. At the Royal Infirmary you mean?

[Welmantry]

1 hour ago, UniFox21 said:

One thing that looked concerning between conceding and scoring the first, was the complete lack of cohesion on the pitch. They looked like 11 strangers rather than a squad 

Troll 

[South Shire Fox]

24 minutes ago, Spudulike said:

Do other teams practice 'game management'? Wolves started doing it as soon as they scored and I dread to think what the second half would've been like had we not equalised. 

 

We don't seem to know how to do it although Daka did have cramp  Iversen should've taken longer over goal kicks to the point that he would take a yellow for the team. And Wtf was Nacho doing running off for a substitution when we were trying see the time out? 

 

I really can't stand time wasting and part of me applauds that we aren't very good at it. However, it now has to be done to achieve any wins in this league until the authorities start showing an inclination to do something about it. 

Of course they do, its a massive part of the game. Always makes me laugh when you hear pundits moaning about players going over too easy/making the most of things i.e Harry Kane the other week because they are so naive. If a player doesnt go down hes not getting a penalty, if Kane doesnt go down theatrically then Doucoures not getting sent off etc. You do what gives your team an advantage, its not the 80s anymore

Edited 22 April 2023 by South Shire Fox

[The_77]

4 hours ago, Scotch said:

Who da Fcuk was wearing Soumares shirt today?! He was immense. MOTM by a mile. 

Same guy who bossed it at CDM against Bournemouth when nobody else could be bothered to show up in the first half. 
 

Amazing what can happen to a young player when he’s surrounded by management who are working to build their players’ confidence instead of their own brand.  

Edited 22 April 2023 by The_77
Added the word “young”

[BirminghamFox]

I’m on the replacement train which is now a bus back to brum! Party mode 🍺🎉

[UniFox21]

5 minutes ago, The_77 said:

Same guy who bossed it at CDM against Bournemouth when nobody else could be bothered to show up in the first half. 
 

Amazing what can happen to a young player when he’s surrounded by management who are working to build their players’ confidence instead of their own brand.  

Could see that in so many of them. They had the confidence to attack, to press. That's the first time I remember us pressing like that in a long time 

[The Doctor]

13 minutes ago, Strokes said:

You might be right, I can’t quite remember the details. If you find it let me know.

misremembered slightly, it's this I'm thinking of: https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/leicester-timothy-castagne-rodgers-tottenham-7580404

 

Rodgers tried to make Castagne carry the can for Dan Amarteys lack of defensive nous and then gave his "not been training well" line which we all know is Rodgersspeak for "dared to question me"

[The Doctor]

7 minutes ago, The_77 said:

Same guy who bossed it at CDM against Bournemouth when nobody else could be bothered to show up in the first half. 
 

Amazing what can happen to a young player when he’s surrounded by management who are working to build their players’ confidence instead of their own brand.  

spot on, although I would also suggest with Bouba is the benefit of working with someone like Terry who was lucky enough to play alongside great all-action midfielders like Essien for years and no doubt learnt stuff that can be brought into Boubas game with the right coaching (and we saw glimpses of today)

[Bourbon Fox]

1 hour ago, StanSP said:

The more I think about it, I'm just so proud of the team and coaching staff. All their hard work this week has paid off, and they must feel so rewarded for that. And the way they held on despite the pressure since we scored. As fans we're all on tenterhooks and nervous as shit, yet still backed the lads. There's renewed faith before the game, and now even more so after the game and how the team came back into it. 

The crowd sounded amazing on the commentary from the off 

[gw_leics772]

4 hours ago, lozzyblue fox said:

Wore my new Leicester top today to see if our luck would change and there you go😊

Wore my oldest scrattiest one as washing is well behind. Now got to wear it forever despite sponsor fading and some type of carpet burn polyester shine marks down it. Got to wear it to every game now 🤣

[5waller5]

2 hours ago, FoxyJim1987 said:

Hate to be party pooper but that was LUCKY in the extreme. Brilliant goal to win it, no question, but the same pitfalls of the whole season were evident. Slow and ponderous in possession, caught on the ball numerous times. Tielemans hopefully just rusty because he was terrible. KDH fvcked up everything he did when he came on. Daka committed 642 fouls ( I counted them) and one near the end nearly led to neves scoring the free kick. The shape and cohesion of a team was non existent at all. Soumare by the way had a good second half, but first half hour he was the usual dogshite. We cannot get carried away at all we need probably 3 more wins and make sure this wasn't a one off. Our saving grace is probably that Leeds and Everton are just as or even shitter than us meaning 4 or 6 points from the next 2 could have is in a good position. 

It must be exhausting being this negative

[moore_94]

Lovely well worked goal

 

 

[Unabomber]

39 minutes ago, 5waller5 said:

Wow.

 

After watching an astonishing turn around and attacking intent of the last week after 2 years of boring, pedestrian, dull and pointless football, you’ve found a list of negatives.

 

Seriously, if you can’t enjoy today then football isn’t for you

Agreed what a bloody loser 

[fox_favourite]

2 hours ago, UniFox21 said:

One thing that looked concerning between conceding and scoring the first, was the complete lack of cohesion on the pitch. They looked like 11 strangers rather than a squad 

Mood hoover

[ARTY_FOX]

41 minutes ago, 5waller5 said:

Wow.

 

After watching an astonishing turn around and attacking intent of the last week after 2 years of boring, pedestrian, dull and pointless football, you’ve found a list of negatives.

 

Seriously, if you can’t enjoy today then football isn’t for you

Sounds like the two joy killers that sat behind me today. Did nothing but aggressively scream every one was shit and everything we did was shit. They found zero joy in today. 

Edited 22 April 2023 by ARTY_FOX

[Spudulike]

20 minutes ago, South Shire Fox said:

Of course they do, its a massive part of the game. Always makes me laugh when you hear pundits moaning about players going over too easy/making the most of things i.e Harry Kane the other week because they are so naive. If a player doesnt go down hes not getting a penalty, if Kane doesnt go down theatrically then Doucoures not getting sent off etc. You do what gives your team an advantage, its not the 80s anymore

It has become a massive part of the game, sadly. I can't see much evidence that we practice it or know how to do it. The crowd around me were motioning to Nacho to slow down as he was subbed off. We seem to be oblivious to this particular dark art.