Ruddy- Decent solid season. A couple of high profile errors that cost us points but overall he has been excellent. Better at organising and a decent shot stopper. Kicking and punching are areas for improvement but a solid first season. The double save v Birmingham was as good as you will see. 7.5
Norris- Although in a reserve role, he has shown himself to be an adequate understudy and a real bargain. Certainly one for the future and may even be good enough to displace Ruddy next season. See Pope for potential 7
Hause – A background role for him this year but did ok when he did play. Will hope to be part of the squad next year 6
Miranda- Flattered to deceive really. Looked very good to start with but then faded. Probably wont be here next year 5
Boly- Excellent , sign him up. A composed , commanding presence who has dealt with the championship very well and has shown more than enough to suggest he would handle the premier league 8.5
Coady- Last season he was a 2million misfit who we all agreed should be sold for 200k. Now he looks like a quality player in the centre of a back 3 and is probably worth more than we paid for him! A real captains season and great leadership qualities. 8
Bennett- A surprise . Has done really well and looked the part. Cool composed if a little limited. A real surprise find . Whether he has enough for a premier league regular berth remains in question.7
Batth- Hoof Hoof Hoof! We have said it all along. His appearances this year have shown how technically limited DB is. I think he will leave in the summer. 5
Douglas. Great left foot, bang average defensively. If he could defend he would be a shoe in next year. I fear he will be upgraded but that should not detract from a solid season 7
Phil- Not seen enough of him.
Doherty- Great strides have been made with Mr Gloves. Whether he possesses enough ability or can be coached to defend properly week in week out in the premier league is a big doubt. He has been much more of an attacking threat and has had his best season in a Wolves shirt. 7.5
MGW- Great potential and , whilst appearance have been limited , he has shown enough to suggest that he could play in the premier league. 7
Saiss- Another who has improved and shown enough quality to suggest that a consistent premier league player is within. He works very well with Neves and has scored a couple too. 7
Neves- Probably the most gifted midfield talent I have seen wearing a Wolves shirt. It’s a crime that he has spent a season in the championship really. Our gain though! Easily our POTS and my hope is that he stays with us to enable us to build that level of strength around him. If he does and w4e do build we will be some team 9
NDiaye. Solid , strong and capable. I like him. Good back up for the premier league 6.5
Costa- Fewer chances to shine but when he has had them has shown the ability we know he possesses. Needs to toughen up a bit. Can be knocked over or off the ball a bit too easily. 7.5
Cavalliero- Has come into his own this season and looks a quality attacking player. Strong, solid and technically gifted he has an eye for both creating and finishing. A very good investment 8
Bonatini- Started like he was going to be our number 9 for a decade but fell away with the goals. Still an excellent hold up player for the championship but that wont be enough for the premier league I fear. 6.5
Afobe- A win win with a loan move. He would probably be a decent off the bench option in the premier league but I am not convinced he will get you 15 premier league goals a season and that’s what we need. 6.5
Jota- Excellent technically gifted creative player. Should have enough about him to prosper in a higher league. 8
Nuno- excellent first season. He has shown very good player management skills. He has also instilled a different mentality in the club. Its very much his way. Yes he has made some tactical mistakes but the team has learnt from them. He has passion, nous and strength.Overall he appears to be an excellent fit. 9
Summary
A fantastic season, culminating in promotion to the premier league. More than many of us hoped for. Time to say goodbye to several of this squad though. Danny Batth is likely to go as are several others . I cannot see Fosun letting sentiment get in the way of ambition.
So its Neves, Boly, Coady as my top three