Friday, 18 February 2011

It's back (at last)

The time has come.

The two derby games against West Brom could prove to be crucial this season, and the game on Sunday could prove to be season defining.

It could turn out to be a good thing that this game was postponed back in December. The Baggies were sitting comfortably in mid table, with a manager that looked destined for greater things. But fast-forward less than two months and everything has changed for them.

Bothroyd got the winner in 2007
Di Matteo sacked, not a clean sheet in twenty four games and three wins out of the last nineteen. Before last Saturday, they turned to the next two games to revive their season and threw away a three nil lead in the first one against West Ham. With Roy Hodgson now in charge, they will look to tighten the defence but at a cost. They won't be seen as entertainers any more. I'm not convinced that he is the right man for them, a couple of early bad results and the pressure will be on them.

For the first time in years, we finally seem to be playing West Brom on a level playing field. I genuinely think we have a better squad, with better players and players more likely to come out on top in a derby. When you look through the Albion team, they lack a leader and miss Mulumbu this week through injury, which will be a huge loss for them. Players like Berra, Zubar, O'Hara, Henry and Milijas have all played in huge derbies at previous clubs or with us in Henry's case.That experience will be huge for us.

The only change  could be Kevin Foley in for Zubar, but only because he is doubtful for the game. If you are looking at tactical changes, Mick might sacrifice quality for running and bring Dave Edwards in for Nenad Milijas or Jamie O'Hara.

Hennessey

Zubar
Stearman
Berra
Elokobi

Hammill
Henry
Milijas
Jarvis

O'Hara

Doyle

I think it will be a cagey affair, it is a huge game for both teams and while I'd like to see us attack their fragile defence I would be happy with a point. A win by two goals would see us leapfrog them in the table, but I'm plumping for a low-scoring draw. 1-1
Posted by BloggerWolf at 18:15:00
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19 comments:

  1. Merlin18 February 2011 at 18:31

    Despite their poor form it is a tough game!

    But I think we can do it. .If we go about it positively and keep the ball, frustrating it. Their fans will be nervous. The pressure is on them

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  2. Ollie W Sport18 February 2011 at 18:35

    not sayin that you wont beat the albion, which will because our denfense is so poor, buht why are you bottom if your so brilliant??

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  3. bloggerwolf18 February 2011 at 18:38

    I'd love to know where I said we were brilliant.

    All I have said is that I think we have a better side than them, and more experienced heads.

    Thanks for commenting. May I ask who you support?

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  4. Dale18 February 2011 at 18:42

    i'd like you to tell me where you saw him once mention we were brilliant???

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  5. Karlir-Johanarnt Kristjanson18 February 2011 at 19:36

    We're brilliant when we're playing our best football: when we beat Man U, Man city, Chelsea, Tottenham
    Other times we're not that brilliant, Karlir-Johanarnt looks at the table

    ... And the Wolves are marching on on ON
    towards victory.

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  6. Bob China18 February 2011 at 20:10

    you don't sound very confident Ollie

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  7. bloggerwolf18 February 2011 at 20:16

    I think you are right.

    At times, when we keep the ball we can be brilliant. What we need is consistency!!! it was around this time last year that we got that too.

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  8. Bob China18 February 2011 at 21:52

    we're brilliant against the brilliant teams and sh*t against the...oh dear, Bob scratches his chin.

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  9. Matt19 February 2011 at 07:37

    Only a Wolves fan could write that Blog, how sad and misguided you all are, telling one and other how good you are whilst sitting firmly at the bottom of the table for most of the season, and dont go talking about injuries or bad luck Blah Blah, its just cos your crap.

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  10. Matt19 February 2011 at 07:38

    you better call the taxidermist for sunday, cos your little wulfie is gonna get stuffed

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  11. Matt19 February 2011 at 07:40

    bottom of the league = worst team in the league, and you cant argue with that

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  12. Mattrandle519 February 2011 at 07:41

    disillusioned self proclaiming load of shite

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  13. DoyleisSuperman19 February 2011 at 10:07

    Please point out where Louie said we were so good. All he hs said is that he thinks we are a better team than Albi*n, and I agree.

    You have the right to think Albi*n are better than us, and we wouldn't have a go at you.

    Then again, I guess you are just stupid.

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  14. Matt19 February 2011 at 10:16

    DoyleisSuperman, Wow you mastery of the english language and your ability to debate takes my breath away

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  15. DoyleisSuperman19 February 2011 at 10:18

    Matt, Wow you are clearly a worried fan of the shite.

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  16. Matt19 February 2011 at 10:19

    "better squad" "better players" Less points, how does that happen then DoyleyMan

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  17. DoyleisSuperman19 February 2011 at 10:23

    A better squad, and having better players does not guarantee a better team or league position. Look at Aston Villa, at Everton and try telling me the players Stoke and Bolton have are better than them.

    Wolves have only shown what they can do in bits, which is not good enough yet but find some consistency and we could be okay. It's going to be very close, you should worry about yourselves though Matt as you and Blackpool are obviously on the slide right now.

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  18. Matt19 February 2011 at 10:39

    Well its a good point, but wolves have scored 9 goals all season away from home, so even against our defense I cant see you scoring tomorrow. Just as our season changed dramatically with the unfair loss at Blackpool last year, it will change again with the victory over wolves on sunday. I just cant see how you think you have better players, Odemwingie misses a few, but he has still scored 9 goals and only played half the season, Somen Tchoyi, Graham Dorrans and Chris brunt have all scored more than your strikers have managed.
    I want both teams to stay up, but I dont think you will get any points from Albion this season.
    Bonne Chance

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  19. Matt19 February 2011 at 10:52

    Hennessy is the only wolves player I would take

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