Match Thread: Wolves v Brighton and Hove Albion 5.11.22

A win: Heaven In My Hands
By Ivybridge Wolf
November 5 2022

Another Saturday afternoon 3pm fixture today, this time at Molineux and versus Brighton and Hove Albion – the other Albion. Yet again, keep saying it, tough opposition and difficult to assess how both we and they’ll perform. Whilst we know how capable we are of late, ranging from the satisfactory, the below par and the downright the poor, seemingly In Pursuit Of Accidents, Brighton themselves turn up in Wolverhampton with a record of W1 D1 L3 in their last 5. Not great either. The danger signs are there though, they demolished Chelsea 4-1 last week. And Brighton are our bogey side … or are they? In our 8 premier league matches the overall statistics show W2 D4 L2, but even those with short memories will remember the last match against them, the home 0-3 surrender in April this year. Hopefully when The Sun Goes Down on this November afternoon, and for a change, we’ll be the ones Living It Up.

Unfortunately, I can’t get to this match which is Leaving Me Now with a bit of a dilemma as I normally go home and away with a Seagulls mate of mine, but it clashes this year, and instead I’m going to a gig in Torquay to see a band of significant 1980s fame.

Once again, Steve Davis is in charge for this match with confirmation this morning that he will be at the helm too versus Leeds and Arsenal prior to the World Cup. The validity of reports that Jeff Shi and Fosun had renewed their interest in Julen Lopetegui are true, the announcement of the appointment made this morning, the dawn of another new era beckons. It seems The Chinese Way to keep hunting their man has paid off, Fosun have got their target, though Julen Lopetegui will still be Staring At The Sun in Spain for a little while longer. He takes over on Monday 14^th November with his first match in charge versus Everton on boxing day. Lopetegui must hit the ground running and make an instant impact. The very best of luck to him, however I really do wonder what has changed since he last turned Wolves down a few weeks ago? Have personal circumstances Running In The Family settled down for him? Has he demanded a January ‘war chest’ with key signings ear marked? Has he negotiated control over recruitment to side line Sellers and Shi? Has Julen renewed vigour and vitality after being sacked by Seville? Can our players be sufficiently motivated or are some already plotting their exit? In essence, is Lopetegui a Good Man In A Storm?

Who gets picked this week? The key position to settle is that of centre forward! Good grief, could it be Hwang gets a run out? Whoever is selected we have to have the Physical Prescence to get stuck into a dogged Brighton defensive set up. The other potential positional issue is that of Nunes, especially if his injury isn’t yet resolved and I would expect to see Moutinho to fill the gap. Other than that, can’t see much change today.

What about the fans? Are they sticking with the team? Worrying scenes at Molineux last time out with plenty leaving by the end – the team stretching and providing testing Lessons In Love for all Wolves supporters. I just hope that by the time the terrace Chant Has Begun, the lads show a bit of pride and get stuck into the opposition. This is a home match, we must Turn It On and push Brighton in every possible way.

Come on Wolves, it’s Something About You that keeps us going, blind faith for some in these uncertain times, exasperation, Love Games, hate games, deep troughs and despair. Been said before but we simply must start amassing points as soon as possible to get us out of Hot Water and give the new manager a fighting chance. Whilst its not a case of It’s Over if we lose today, it’s the league leaders next week and I cannot see a footballing style Coup D’Etat versus Arsenal.

C’mon me babbies, on Bonfire Night, give a few fireworks, show us your True Colours!

Have I dropped enough hints of who I’m seeing later? Irrespective of that (and apologies for my indulgence) enjoy the match and post your thoughts and comment in the thread below and finally, as always, UTW!

Match Thread: Wolves v Brighton and Hove Albion 5.11.22

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Date: 05/11/2022 12:36

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