Nuno to leave Wolves

[GLASGOWOLF]

John Percy thinks it was a sacking and Shi's choice. Wants to start a new cycle apparently.

Nuno Espirito Santo announces he will leave Wolves at the end of the season

Plus, John Percy reflects on the magical moments delivered by the Portuguese manager across his four years in charge

www.telegraph.co.uk

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[northfield wolf]

OK, Patricio hasnt had a good season. Nor has DeGea, or Allison, Pickford, i could go on. The only Prem keeper who has performed consistently this season (IMO), is Martinez of Villa.

 

[prawnking]

Really struggling to get onto the forum atm so haven't read anyone else's thoughts yet!

Nuno is the best manager in my 33 years as a Wolves fan, and these four seasons are high water marks indeed for those that follow him.

He also is undoubtedly a pretty special person and his imprint is all over the club. I'm excited about the future, but any change brings uncertainly, and I'm sure we'll know what this moment really means in years to come when we look back at it.

I've had my criticisms of him this season, but I was happy to see him plot our course next season in more normal waters. I feel mixed emotions, I am sad he's going, but I also feel maybe there wasn't much more he could give at this club and with these players. Football management at this level seems increasingly pressurised and short term, and four years is decent going.

I hope he goes on to more success elsewhere, and I hope the man who fills his shoes is worthy.

Thanks Nuno

 

[Paddingtonwolf]

I do believe it's a sacking, I'll be honest. At best it's a "look, we don't think being wolves manager is best for you, we'll pay you off, please just go and be with your family and regain your happiness".

On reality, I think it's another demonstration of the absolute ruthlessness of Fosun. The performances (even relative to available talent) have been going down hill - even before covid. I can't believe they'll go for pragmatism again - hell, maybe it was part of plan all along, get up, stay up, stabalise, and then attack the big six.

Mutual consent never means mutual consent. I think that this is an active Fosun decision, but fuck me is it a risky one. I think it'd take Saunders levels of ineptitude to have us in any real danger, but given the playing staff evo/revolution that was needed...well, surely there's going to be financial investment in the new manager. Asking a new guy to come into what's already a small, tactically confused playing squad, and turn it around with a low net spend isn't ruthless, its braindead.

If it’s Fosun led, and the next appointment is a bag of nails then the knives will be out for Shi very quickly. If this goes wrong every single ounce of credit he has in the bank will have been used up.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Where it all began, I get proper goosebumps from this

A good 1/2 hr watching that again (though I've seen it often and could take over commentary as know what they are going to say).

The start of the real resurgance. Best experiences were Bristol City away on New Years eve (even the 3 mile walk back to Temple Meads station - plus the extra bit when we got lost in the centre of town- didn't affect the mood) plus Ruben's wonderstrike v Derby which I was right in line with and you knew it was in as soon as he hit it.

 

[Freddeno]

If it’s Fosun led, and the next appointment is a bag of nails then the knives will be out for Shi very quickly. If this goes wrong every single ounce of credit he has in the bank will have been used up.

i think he wants a more attacking/nice playing football manager and more focused on attack..the same as spurs want..not that easy to find..much easier to find a mourinho type who focuse more on the defensive side of the game

 

[Throbber3]

OK, Patricio hasnt had a good season. Nor has DeGea, or Allison, Pickford, i could go on. The only Prem keeper who has performed consistently this season (IMO), is Martinez of Villa.

Sanchez at Brighton, Cyber’s hero Pope, Mendy at Chelsea, Kasper at Leicester, Meslier at Leeds , even Areola at Fulham have all done well this season . Martinez was a bargain. I would say those are the consistency kings from the games I have seen.

 

[Del Woppio]

If it’s Fosun led, and the next appointment is a bag of nails then the knives will be out for Shi very quickly. If this goes wrong every single ounce of credit he has in the bank will have been used up.

Agreed - given the good will Nuno had in the bank, they'll have known it's a huge risk. I can't believe they'd have done that without factoring in some exciting recruitment

 

[Freddeno]

Sanchez at Brighton, Cyber’s hero Pope, Mendy at Chelsea, Kasper at Leicester, Meslier at Leeds , even Areola at Fulham have all done well this season . Martinez was a bargain. I would say those are the consistency kings from the games I have seen.

cant believe Arsenal got rid of Martinez..we had him here for a moment too but didnt quite succeed then, maybe just needed more games

 

[northfield wolf]

Agreed - given the good will Nuno had in the bank, they'll have known it's a huge risk. I can't believe they'd have done that without factoring in some exciting recruitment

We might find that out in the next few days.

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

cant believe Arsenal got rid of Martinez..we had him here for a moment too but didnt quite succeed then, maybe just needed more games

Again, blame our bellend fans.

Constantly singing for Ikeme when Emi was in goal, and Ikeme was fucking shit.

 

[Norman Deeley]

It's like when a couple split up and describe it as a mutual decision. It never is: someone always initiates it.

What worries me is does Jeff Shi know enough about football to make the decision, or will he simply ask Mendes?

 

[Templeton Peck]

Agreed - given the good will Nuno had in the bank, they'll have known it's a huge risk. I can't believe they'd have done that without factoring in some exciting recruitment

They also appointed Zenga though.

 

[StuardoWulf]

You could see it coming he looked shattered and we played pretty shit for a while, in fact since the whole lockdown we have been mostly turgid.

Fosun own the club and I am sure that they feel the weight of this decision, if it all fails fans will let them know that their massive investment in the club and striving for top 6 is a load of bollocks.

Nuno will always be a legend in Wolverhampton now. But 4 years is a long tenure these days.

Too small squad has cost him in the end with the injuries.

 

[Boozad]

They also appointed Zenga though.

After their first choice did an about turn at the last minute. Completely different circumstances. Plus they rectified that in an unpopular way that got the result it needed.

 

[Freddeno]

It's like when a couple split up and describe it as a mutual decision. It never is: someone always initiates it.

What worries me is does Jeff Shi know enough about football to make the decision, or will he simply ask Mendes?

that is a good question, maybe he will listen to me on TWF and we will all come good

 

[AndyWolves]

It's like when a couple split up and describe it as a mutual decision. It never is: someone always initiates it.

What worries me is does Jeff Shi know enough about football to make the decision, or will he simply ask Mendes?

Jeff's been in the football business for 3-4 years now. I don't think he's as naive as we might think.

 

[StuardoWulf]

Again, blame our bellend fans.

Constantly singing for Ikeme when Emi was in goal, and Ikeme was fucking shit.

Ikeme was not a good goalkeeper and Martinez was better. I certainly preffered the latter. But fans don't pick the team or make the signings.
I find your hatred of our fans strange, yeah we got some pricks but calling them out for singing for Ikemes name is a bit OTT

 

[AndyWolves]

Me, right now

https://twitter.com/x/status/1395768085081206785

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

Ikeme was not a good goalkeeper and Martinez was better. I certainly preffered the latter. But fans don't pick the team or make the signings.
I find your hatred of our fans strange, yeah we got some pricks but calling them out for singing for Ikemes name is a bit OTT

I do hate a lot of our fans, they're awful.

A lot of them are furiously backpedalling now saying "oh, I didn't *really* want Nuno to go" when that's exactly what they've been saying for ages.