Now that is something i've wanted to see in my 20 odd years of supporting Wolves. Yes it was only a friendly but if it all goes tits up i will remember the day when we looked like a side with a plan and everyone knew what their job was. We actually have real football tactics and ones that involve playing football, it's brilliant. Apart from when Vardy got away once we looked solid and Ruddy should have been out much quicker and got there before him. If this is a sign of what's to come then this season is going to be good, we're possibly a striker away from promotion.
Atmosphere was decent in the Southbank for a friendly too and i can't wait for the noise that a full house makes next week.
Players:-
Ruddy - Apart from when he was too slow to come and Vardy went past him he was solid and he kicks so well especially when we've been watching the likes of Lonergan/Ikeme/Burgoyne. I think he will be a good signing.
Miranda - Don't think he made a mistake, looks solid and can pass it out from the back. A lot bigger presence than he looks to and left his mark on Slimani.
Coady - He was first class. The block on the line looked impossible but that wasn't that impressive when compared to the rest of his play. Organised, directed, bossed the game from centre back. Vardy got in once but Coady had him in his back pocket for the rest of the game and he looked comfortable on the ball and got us playing. I wasn't sure about him at centre back and he could struggle if a side stick a big lad on him but hard not to be impressed today.
Boly - Absolute man mountain and seems to glide across the ground and will be so hard to beat. Looks a great signing and could see him becoming a crowd favourite.
Doherty - Played ok at right wing back but i think it shows we need someone else. Several times we played some fantastic football and then it got to Doc who put in a poor cross or played a poor pass. Should have scored and i think looked better getting forward once he switched sides but he ain't getting in front of Baz.
Douglas - What a difference a left back makes. Looks comfortable going forward and defensively. Won a number of headers despite not being the biggest and he can't half cross. If we find a striker that gets into the box he could have a hat full. Going to be a key player and looks snip at £1 million.
Neves - Rolls Royce footballer. Just makes it look so easy and i'd hate to be in a midfield having to play against him. Sprays passes for fun, Intercepts well and not afraid to tackle. Every bit a £15 million pound footballer imo.
Saiss - Neves will get the headlines because he'e Neves but Saiss was just as good if not better today. He made the game look so easy and barely gave the ball away if he did at all. No idea what happened at Shrewsbury but this was the Saiss we need. Picks out forward passes for fun when he has players to pass to. First choice next to Neves for me all day long.
Bright - Fuck sending him out on loan. He might be frustrating but the boy can't half play. He's so good technically and once he's got a bit more experience he could be some footballer. He didn't look out of place at all and makes players look silly with some of the things he does. Once he gets a goal it could make a massive difference to the quickness of his decision making as he won't be so apprehensive. Honestly could watch him play all day and i'm fascinated to see whether he can become the player he could be.
Cav - Actually lead the line quite well and gave Morgan in particular a lot to think about. Won headers and put them under pressure while being a little sloppy in possession and then bang. What a striker and as soon as he hit it you knew it was in, could be a big season for him.
Jota- Grew in to the game and great composure to play the ball to Cav at the right time. Couple of decent shots half blocked and will cause defences in this league problems. One very good sign was when Maguire absolutely hammered him he got up dusted himself off and got on with it, for all that it was a shocking challenge.
SUBS - The subs obviously changed the game and Leicester got hold of the ball more in midfield for a while. Edwards seemed to be running all over the place and left gaps between him and Price and Zyro looked a touch off it. Graham looked good again though, he whipped in one great ball that Ronan slightly miscontrolled when he was in a great position.
I can't wait for the season to begin now because the signs are good. It's not going to be easy but we have some ridiculously talented players and if we click we could do some serious damage to sides. One top striker and i think we could well be right at the top.
