They seem to have come through the early Euro qualifying rounds unscathed, anybody following them/in a position to know how they look going into the season? History suggests that playing in Europe is going to mean a lower league position this year - any reason to think otherwise?
A good manager and good squad, they may buck the trend.
Having heard Paul merson repeatedly say last season that we would lose Nuno to a 'proper club' and our top players would be raided, It's good for us to be going in to the season having our manager and players in tact, and having added a couple of young players to the squad.
With regards to next season it would be unrealistic to think that Europa league is not going to affect our league performance, however we are taking it seriously and apart from the two games in China we've haven't played friendlies, so we've had a competitive pre-season.
A trip to pynuik this Thursday which is not ideal preparation for our opening game at Leicester but it is what it is, and we want to progress. Realistically top ten finish would be our aim for next season.
Playing in the Europa League will undoubtedly add strain on our small squad but I have confidence in Nuno to manage the group effectively and to adapt to the extra schedules. We have released a few players this summer, most notably Helder Costa to Leeds who has never really recovered his early form and promise since a bad injury he sustained and Ivan Cavaleiro who still showed signs of being a very good player but perhaps not good enough for where Nuno wants us to be. He and Fosun will not allow the club to stand still or go backwards.
Having secured permanent deals for Belgian international Leander Dendoncker and Mexican striker Raul Jimenez, we have added Spanish Under 21 defender Jesus Vallejo on loan from Real Madrid and young Italy striker Patrick Cutrone permanently from AC Milan. We have also brought in Pedro Neto and Bruno Jordao from Lazio.
We hope to sign 1 or 2 more this week.
Congratulations on beating 'The Dippers' again today!
Yes but if Wolves knocked the rags into 7th then it woukd simply become the "Big Seven"Would love to see Wolves break into the top six, but think it will be very difficult with the added pressure of European football. Best of luck next season though. Any teams threatening to break the tedious hegemony of the “big six” is a good thing.