Wolves (A) Pre-Match Thread

[mosssideblue]

Yeah. It’s a special worry for me, so I may be just more affected than most. Once we start playing it may help distract me from those fears.

I hope that is the case, anyway, as football has been a big part of my life since I was very little and no longer being able to play, coupled with the stunted version available to watch now, has really affected me.

Understand. Not sure what age bracket you fall into, but I am in my early 60s with underlying medical issues, so al always conscious of the world around me right now.

As you say though, once we get going, it will give us a temporary respite from the real world

 

[WestGorton]

Need to nail this and blow Wolves away. Don't want a hoodoo starting after last season's defeats.

 

[Akpowell]

Wearing that monstrosity of a third kit, we have already set ourselves up for a fall of we lose.

Very worried about our lack of preparation and available personnel.

I fucking love that 3rd kit

 

[SebastianBlue]

Understand. Not sure what age bracket you fall into, but I am in my early 60s with underlying medical issues, so al always conscious of the world around me right now.

As you say though, once we get going, it will give us a temporary respite from the real world

Seeing out my late-30’s but it’s the same for me as I also have medical issues that make getting COVID potentially life-threatening and mean I can’t play football at all (not just because of the risk of infection). I’ve played since I was old enough to be aware of what football was, getting to a decent level before knee injuries ended my competitive career early, but still played in Sunday league and even ran a large drop in football group here in the US (Boston) for a few years after coming here.

This year has been the worst of my life for many reasons, so although it seems trivial, losing the football I have known and loved has really had an impact.

I am sure I am not alone there.

But, as you say, hopefully all of that will improve come Monday. I am forcing myself to watch this weekend’s matches, including a hate-watch of the London Glasshouse Derby, to hopefully bring some of that interest and excitement back.

Here’s hoping we tear Wolves apart, with KDB assisting and scoring 4... since I have him captained in my FPL team. :-)

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

What I will say about this season, I think the title winner will be a mid-to-high 80s reverting to type kinda season.

There are so many new variables because of behind closed doors, teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton and Spurs all seemingly ready to compete more.

That can only be good news for us because it was the top teams we struggled to make the difference against last season.

I suppose what I'm hopefully saying, Liverpool can drop a lot more points this season simply because the league will tighten up.

City just need not panic, the last three seasons have been a freak.

 

[lasereyes]

What I will say about this season, I think the title winner will be a mid-to-high 80s reverting to type kinda season.

There are so many new variables because of behind closed doors, teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton and Spurs all seemingly ready to compete more.

That can only be good news for us because it was the top teams we struggled to make the difference against last season.

I suppose what I'm hopefully saying, Liverpool can drop a lot more points this season simply because the league will tighten up.

City just need not panic, the last three seasons have been a freak.

Also, I think injuries will be more of a factor given the compressed schedule and lack of pre-season. I'd like to say that favours us because we have a deeper squad, but we need to buy at least a CB and beat the form of the past few years where we have had far more injuries than Scousers or Chelsea.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

I fucking love that 3rd kit

Ha - I've used nicer stuff for tea towels!

It looks like it has had a selfie with a spermicidal petri dish.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Also, I think injuries will be more of a factor given the compressed schedule and lack of pre-season. I'd like to say that favours us because we have a deeper squad, but we need to buy at least a CB and beat the form of the past few years where we have had far more injuries than Scousers or Chelsea.

Never even thought about the injury issues across the league, which is where our quality in reserve might also prove an advantage.

Whereas last season I felt only ourselves and Chelsea could realistically take points from Liverpool, we also now have Arsenal, Spurs, Everton, United and Wolves who can have a fair shot.

 

[argyle]

Never even thought about the injury issues across the league, which is where our quality in reserve might also prove an advantage.

Whereas last season I felt only ourselves and Chelsea could realistically take points from Liverpool, we also now have Arsenal, Spurs, Everton, United and Wolves who can have a fair shot.

Pretty bad that we're hoping/relying on others to take points off Liverpool to have a chance at winning rather than relying on ourselves.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Pretty bad that we're hoping/relying on others to take points off Liverpool to have a chance at winning rather than relying on ourselves.

It's not bad at all. As stated, the last three seasons are not the new bench mark.

It has been a result of two excellent teams who have had the entire playing field to themselves and beaten the opposition before they got on the field.

I don't expect it to continue for the reasons I have suggested.

It crept up on us first last season because the consistency to hit 100 points and then 98 was just a race that would inevitably see a downward gear shift trajectory.

Liverpool have gone 97/99. The third season (and as Champions) was always going to be a huge test, even before factoring in the improvements made by other clubs and games continuing behind closed doors.

We have had little assistance in this league for three seasons but believe the scales are being balanced and reset.