If we get 4 points from the final three games, we’ll have a chance of finishing in the top half. That’s a big ask with Liverpool and in-form Palace on the horizon after this almost certain defeat. Nothing to lose – how high can we finish? We can still finish as low as 14th but with a six point buffer to Palace, you’d hope we might just see them off. Even if they beat us they’ve got Villa and Man Utd to navigate. Fulham, three points back, have more winnable games against Brentford and Luton but both of those are away and their last home game is against City. Brighton, two points back with a ga ..read more

I thought I’d give myself a few minutes to actually think about who to award my precious Player of the Season vote. Like most people, I can immediately hone in on a couple of contenders, but do the underlying numbers support that choice or would data reveal I’m overlooking someone more deserving? What about the warriors that turn up week in, week out when others are sidelined by injury? Or the players that don’t take the headlines but bring qualities to the side that maximise the potential of others? Yeah, that’s gotta be worth a look. Minutes When considering the players who’ve done the most ..read more

That was reasonably comfortable. A bit twitchy at the end and before the breakthrough in the first half, but Wolves ultimately showed they had the superior quality. Good for a goal – Hwang has been deadly at Molineux this season The disappointment was not getting a third goal when Luton were being pulled all over the pitch after Toti doubled the lead. When those chances were being spurned amidst the showboating you suspected it might eventually offer the visitors a path back into the contest and that’s what happened. Still, the remainder of the game was managed out and after the run of results ..read more

To cheer myself up after a dismal showing last night I was thinking about the best performance we’ve managed at Molineux this season. Beating Man City and Spurs were the headline wins, but I think my favourite was the 3-0 against Everton. No more of this on Saturday please It’s been rare to see Wolves take anyone apart in recent years but we really chewed up the Toffees that day. With the exception of Craig Dawson, Gary now has all the players from the lineup that day at his disposal, so maybe we can get that team on the pitch Saturday and hope for better? Luton What will be concerning for For ..read more

It’s not football anymore. A cry from the stand that felt appropriate on a few levels. Just about sums it up On the one hand, this struggling Wolves side are a long way off the standards they set earlier in the season. Besides a brief resurgence in the second half, inspired by the introductions of Cunha and Traore, it was a pretty abhorrent display that should have yielded a heavier scoreline for the visitors. The only reason that wasn’t the case was another impressive display from Sa, whose upturn in form has unfortunately coincided with a decline in that of his outfield peers. While the two ..read more

It would be a shame if we spluttered out in these final three home games, but it’s possible. Bournemouth and Palace have been on an upward swing and Luton will be dying for the cause on Saturday, so while our attack remains hodgepodge at best, the prospect of a victory in any of these fixtures feels like a Herculean task. Best of a bad situation on Saturday At a minimum, we need the same endeavour we saw against Arsenal. It’s probably not so easy to get the players going for non-title-chasing opposition, but that’s what Gary has to do. And while it’s understandable we’re not scoring many goals ..read more

Could have been worse I suppose. With Gary barely able to field a senior XI it’s commendable that things remained competitive right to the death. Flash point – we nearly stole the lead Arsenal went strong with their own team selection and probed from the off without finding that killer final action to settle the nerves. Had João Gomes managed to edge us ahead with the shot David Reya pushed against the post things would have been very interesting, but it was another Brazilian, Gabriel Jesus, who made the difference, wrestling with Matt Doherty to tee up Trossard to shank home. You couldn’t beg ..read more

With a full week to rest up and prepare for this one, I’m expecting a performance. You can never dismiss the idea that a top side will just turn up and take you to the cleaners but I’ll be annoyed if that’s the case this time. Not great but not awful last weekend Arsenal have had a rough week and expended plenty of energy, which is to our advantage if Gary can extract the right response from the group. The longer we stay in the game, the more uncomfortable it’s going to become for them so I hope Wolves come out ready to go the distance. Arsenal Villa did a number on the Gunners last week. It w ..read more

As some or all of you will know, a group of bloggers meet up annually after the final home game of the season for a meal, a few drinks and a generally good time. This year, it’s taking place at Rosso E Nero (25 Darlington Street, Wolverhampton WV1 4HW) on Saturday 11th May (6.30pm meet for a 7.00pm start) following the Crystal Palace game. Whether you’re a regular attendee or considering joining up for the first time, a friendly group will make you feel welcome, so I encourage anyone who can come along. If you’d like to attend, can you either comment below or reach out directly to Mike (oldfi ..read more

For someone who apparently doesn’t relish playing as a number 9, Matheus Cunha is rather good. What a goal – 11 in the Premier League for Cunha this season He channeled R9 with that first goal today, carrying the ball half the length of the pitch, slaloming between tackles and firing into the top corner. His second wasn’t nearly so attractive, but just as effective, forcing the ball home in a packed penalty area to earn his side a share of the spoils. Was a draw the fairest outcome? Possibly. Forest definitely had more territory and spent a lot of the game probing for that opening, but ultimat ..read more