Match Thread | Wolves vs. Manchester City (16/08/25)

Btw, a bit late on this as well, but Rico's ability to make the kind of run we saw him make to get into that position for Reinders' brilliant pre-assist, is a testament to his intelligence and quality.

Is he a few inches too short? Sure, but when I hear that he gets "overpowered" I wonder if some are willing to consider that:

- Rico's nowhere near the age where he will "fill out",

i.e. gaining weight and with the kind of work ethic and determination he has gain strength

and utilise enough and savvy enough due to his high football IQ to figure out how to keep proving his critics wrong

Seems his age is forgotten as he's been in the side for 3 seasons, but he was 18 years old getting more time than Foden did!

When he came in it was not exactly in the most ideal circumstances, can we not forget? Wonder if some placed extraordinarly high expectations on his growth and are disappointed by this, also given the deficiencies that he has that I do not know other than height, are reasons to assume he can't be good enough.

At 18 Rico outperformed top level veterans and displaced them and by all measures was not just about Pep making a point, but merit for what we saw on the pitch.

He was also socially isolated (as we saw in Netflix Together doc, in the dressing room after that one match) and still came to do his job.

- One of his 2 reported inspirations are Muhammed Ali and his father whom we met in Netflix Together the latter is also a direct genetic influence. Remember what his father does and how he spoke? It stood out to me as "Ohh that's why Rico is who he is."

He's had some setbacks, but here's a quote from the MEN on Rico and this in particular:

“My dad owns a gym where I live and I was just kicking the ball around there with him, he would kick it back to me, nothing serious just messing about really and that was what brought me into football.

“He was the main point that pushed me, he didn’t force me towards things but pushed me in directions to get myself out there.

"My family saw me make my debut and they were in a box and I could see them, and being able to meet them after was like, I’ve worked hard for this and they’ve also worked hard for it, so they are proud of me and I am proud of that."
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For me, sure sometimes these are just words, but based on what we've seen when he is counted out, given the maturity and age these words match what we've see on the pitch.

All whilst undersized, and without the most pace...Yet, he is a pest in defence, strong at ball retention, and makes intelligent runs (as referenced).

I'm curious given these signs what is the significant enough argument to with abolute confidence state he will never make it here?

Do we wonder if that's ever been said to him before?

I will state, OF COURSE, he MIGHT NOT MAKE IT. But I think it's too early to write him off, and I would much rather keep him, OR...If it is that he goes, I hope it's with the idea that there's a buyback with the notion that he WANTS to return, which I gather he would, if after a season or 2 elsewhere he develops and shows it in a side that isn't full of top level talent...

An argument I know some make against him regularly.
 
samuelyeboah said:
Give me a bit of a break, haven't had my morning coffee here.. I have high expectations!
People here really struggle with the concept of "be critical of the players when they play bad, be praiseful when they play well"! seems pretty basic idk
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Reminds me of the time I fucked Scarlett Johansson off because she ordered prawn toast as a main
 
DD93 said:
Bobb looks way better than Doku, at least provided an assist and had some successful dribbles in the box.

Reijnders is OK but didn't like Nico and Bernardo

If that's the formation, then there will be few improvements (hopefully)

Ait-Nouri -> Gvardiol
Nico -> Rodri or Kovacic
Bernard -> Cherki or Foden
Doku -> Rodrygo
Trafford -> Donarumma
Rico -> Matheus or Akanji or Khusanov
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Entitled to an opinion.
We're 0-2 in front though and the lads you've "pinpointed" will be required over the course of a season.
Ait-Nouri was brought in for a reason.
Nico is cover - and will improve
Bernardo - tough call but I accept he'll be in and out.
Rodrygo - has he signed yet?????
Trafford - played well
Rico might well go -so be it
Stop being so negative in our first game when we're winning
You'd have been fucked in the 90s lad
 
PrezIke said:
Btw, a bit late on this as well, but Rico's ability to make the kind of run we saw him make to get into that position for Reinders' brilliant pre-assist, is a testament to his intelligence and quality.

Is he a few inches too short? Sure, but when I hear that he gets "overpowered" I wonder if some are willing to consider that:

Rico's nowhere near the age where he will "fill out",

i.e. gaining weight and with the kind of work ethic and determination he has gain strength

and utilise enough and savvy enough due to his high football IQ to figure out how to keep proving his critics wrong

Seems his age is forgotten as he's been in the side for 3 seasons, but he was 18 years old getting more time than Foden did!

When he came in it was not exactly in the most ideal circumstances, can we not forget? Wonder if some placed extraordinarly high expectations on his growth and are disappointed by this, also given the deficiencies that he has that I do not know other than height, are reasons to assume he can't be good enough.

At 18 Rico outperformed top level veterans and displaced them and by all measures was not just about making a point, but deserved it for what we saw on the pitch. He was also socially isolated (as we saw in Netflix Together doc, in the dressing room after that one match) and still came to do his job.

- One of his 2 reported inspirations are Muhammed Ali and his father whom we met in Netflix Together the latter is also a direct genetic influence. Remember what his father does and how he spoke? It stood out to me as "Ohh that's why Rico is who he is."

He's had some setbacks, but here's a quote from the MEN on Rico and this in particular:



For me, sure sometimes these are just words, but based on what we've seen when he is counted out, given the maturity and age these words match what we've see on the pitch.

All whilst undersized, and without the most pace...Yet, he is a pest in defence, strong at ball retention, and makes intelligent runs (as referenced).

I'm curious given these signs what is the significant enough argument to with abolute confidence state he will never make it here?

Do we wonder if that's ever been said to him before?

I will state, OF COURSE, he MIGHT NOT MAKE IT. But I think it's too early to write him off, and I would much rather keep him, OR...If it is that he goes, I hope it's with the idea that there's a buyback with the notion that he WANTS to return, which I gather he would, if after a season or 2 elsewhere he develops and shows it in a side that isn't full of top level talent...

An argument I know some make against him regularly.
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Jeez - you do know that the 2nd half has started, do you?
 
We need to regain our composure. They are just hitting it to both flanks, in particular our left and getting behind us every time.
 
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