Whole Lotta Wolves

NEW POD 🎙️ Rob Changes Tone Rob Edwards took a harsher tone in speaking about the squad after being beaten by the Seagulls. Is he right to do so? We discuss this, and what we expect to hear from the upcoming Fan Forum #wwfc 🎧 pod.fo/e/4139d3 📺 youtu.be/SVEim_-IMKw

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Few thoughts I had personally having listened to the Wolves Fan Forum. Overall, I think Nathan has come across extremely well ("Uncle Jorge" 😂). A very steady first few months in the role, and fair play to him (as well as Rob & Matt) for fronting up to fan criticism [1/7] #WWFC

Most parties come out of this very well. Shi can hold a room, very knowledgeable and not afraid to acknowledge Fosun’s errors. Edwards took the most flak despite being the least culpable and dealt with it very well. Still got reservations but want him to succeed

Just listened to the fans forum. Lots said with not much being said. Lots of talk about: reset/belief/long term plans. But with very little clarity or confidence. Big job on for everyone and im unclear how well the 3 are working together in one joined up football strategy

Just finished listening. Thought it was all fair enough overall, both in terms of questions and the responses given. Can tell Nathan got ‘the popular vote’ by those who went with his wisecracks. As they admit themselves, this is all talk and needs backing up with actions.

Fair play to the @Wolves hierarchy for fronting up to straight-talking/fed up/angry supporters at a @sportbbcwm forum last night (link below just published). It's been an abysmal season (or a few) for the paying/travelling fans who asked some very forthright questions.

* New exec chairman Nathan Shi sounds like a real upgrade on his predecessor/namesake Jeff in terms of personality, understanding of the job and ability to communicate. The fact he clearly has a sense of humour will stand him in good stead in those parts. 

* Technical director Matt Jackson spoke well on the club's mistakes and what needs to be done going forward. Didn’t sugar coat errors made by the club - acknowledged them (explained some) and vowed to rectify them. Plenty of humility on display while explaining his own credentials (he captained Wigan to promotion to the PL, worked his way up after playing career, was president of Grasshoppers in Switzerland). Said the club had previously lacked alignment but now the ownership, coach and recruitment dept are working closely together which is “vital”. * Manager Rob Edwards sounded emotional and bruised by his experience (Wolves fans have been giving him stick of late for both performances and results). He reiterated his passion for the club, the job: “I’d have come here even if they were in non-league”, he defended himself at times. Explained where it went wrong at Luton and why double-relegation won’t happen here. Spoke of his steadfast determination to get it right next season, which is the job he was brought in to do. Says this group of players are simply are not good enough but are mostly maxing out on effort. The season clearly cannot end quickly enough for him as he wants most of these players to go and is desperate to bring in the new recruits they've already earmarked/lined up. Wants to be judged on managing players recruited who actually want to be at the club and are the right profile for securing promotion. He wants the team to be an attacking force, scoring plenty of goals, etc.
 Overall takeaways: “We've made some bad mistakes. We've learned from them. We're sorry for what the supporters have had to put up with. Now judge us on next season when we put those learnings into practice. We’re targeting automatic promotion next season, after recruiting leaders and talented players with the right mentality - and we really need your support.”

Many fans still sceptical about words/action so they agreed to conduct another forum later in the year when they’ll review how their plans have played out. Side note: Shi sounded positive about bringing back the Liquidator motivational pre-match anthem. Seems a no-brainer. Fans/kids will hear that bad language throughout the game regardless. At least generate a cauldron before kick-off for the players and fans to set the fiery tempo for the match and season ahead 🔥 🏟️. They’ll need everyone pulling in the same direction for the first time since Fosun/Nuno won Championship promotion (2018) and reached the Europa League QFs in 2020.

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Fans’ forum has now finished. If you were present, let us know if you think it was worthwhile. 🐺 - Hopefully we gave you a rough idea on what was said in some of our posts. However, definitely worth a listen tomorrow afternoon to get the full context on what was said. #WWFC

Evening comes to a close. Edwards, Shi & Jackson have stopped behind to talk to fans and take photos. #wolves

Nathan Shi has agreed to another fans forum later this year to review what Wolves fans have heard tonight. #WWFC

Fan: What can each of you say to make me renew? 🗣️ #WWFC Rob Edwards: I care about the club passionately to give you a team that you’re proud of. It’s action now, it’s got to be our actions, hopefully you see good work in the summer. Nathan Shi: It’s an opportunity to bring back a winning mentally to the club, you will see a new exciting squad by the start of next season. Matt Jackson: The club is in your blood we know what it means to you and we want to make you really proud.

MJ: selling MGW was a wrong move for Wolves in hindsight, but he wanted to leave

Live look at Nathan and Jeff Shi...

Sizable turnout

Rob Edwards on the academy: We have some good young players but I don’t think they’re quite ready. #WWFC

NS: too many players signed last summer with no Prem exp. Need to have balance, leaders/ experience mixed in with young and hungry players.

Rob Edwards has a core of five or six players he’d like to keep around next season. However, he wants them to also want to be at the football club. He was applauded when he made it clear he wants players who want to play for Wolves. #WWFC | #Wolves

Matt Jackson: we have deals lined up. #WWFC | #Wolves