Nuno Herlander Simões Espírito Santo

[Alf-engelos Mindminackers]

How AI sees our future...

 

[Arthur's Cape]

With my journo hat on - that was a bloody awful interview - but he comes across as an intelligent chap. Doing all the right things, clean slate for players etc but I think he must be thinking this is a great job to take - even a smallish increase in our fortunes will keep us away from the drop zone given the quality that's below us and as its halfway through the season as long as it doesn't implode totally its a safe berth with an owner who you'd think will back his manager. Fingers crossed ...

As a journo would you prefer he said we will be champions in May? Oh the press make me weep

 

[CSB]

Caption competition time.


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Is this one a f××king right back as well?

 

[Battered Sausage]

I agree Ash. Reading Wolves fans lamenting that he's come here is quite reassuring.

Many are saying more or less what we will be saying to palace fans soon


I’m sad Steve has gone , but I’m sure we have a good replacement.


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[magicwoand]

How AI sees our future...

We're going to win the Champions League with Pep, Danny Fox & Ben Brererton Diaz.

 

[That Grey Red]

You should post more often.

I plan to, thanks.

 

[Lincs_Red]

Anyone else slightly concerned about Nuno’s apparent disinterest in the youth setup and academy whilst at Wolves, relying solely on Mendes to supply the players?

Be a shame if that pipeline is switched off at Forest.


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[Gyros Peter]

Anyone else slightly concerned about Nuno’s apparent disinterest in the youth setup and academy whilst at Wolves, relying solely on Mendes to supply the players?

Be a shame if that pipeline is switched off at Forest.


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I think it's going to be a long while before we turn out someone who can impact this level (or be afforded the bedding time to do so).

That said I look at Gibbs White's appearances for Wolves and suggest if we do turn out anyone good enough they'll get their chance.

 

[Omar Devone Little]

Anyone else slightly concerned about Nuno’s apparent disinterest in the youth setup and academy whilst at Wolves, relying solely on Mendes to supply the players?

Be a shame if that pipeline is switched off at Forest.


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I don't think it makes too much difference anyway as the quality clearly isn't there to come through at the moment.

 

[Thomas]

I think he’s gonna revive Tavares and Santos careers here. Toff will probably start on Saturday but Nuno does like to play with wingbacks and we definitely have an attacking ones in Tavares and Neco. And as for Santos, he can play (apparently) anywhere in the midfield and I hope Nuno uses that to his advantage.

would like to see Aina and Montiel involved again, Aina was a standout player right before the Fulham game really and Montiel can be useful.

Why the f*** do we have so many fullbacks/wingbacks.


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[Monkman]

I can definitely see a route in for Tavares - Portuguese, attacking wing-back, shares a name with the gaffer.

 

[Gyros Peter]

I think he’s gonna revive Tavares and Santos careers here. Toff will probably start on Saturday but Nuno does like to play with wingbacks and we definitely have an attacking ones in Tavares and Neco. And as for Santos, he can play (apparently) anywhere in the midfield and I hope Nuno uses that to his advantage.

would like to see Aina and Montiel involved again, Aina was a standout player right before the Fulham game really and Montiel can be useful.

Why the f*** do we have so many fullbacks/wingbacks.


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Suspect, given he likes a smaller squad, he'll look at all the unused loans as an easy way to work with less players. I think regardless of ability all the loans are done.

 

[DB1702]

I think he’s gonna revive Tavares and Santos careers here. Toff will probably start on Saturday but Nuno does like to play with wingbacks and we definitely have an attacking ones in Tavares and Neco. And as for Santos, he can play (apparently) anywhere in the midfield and I hope Nuno uses that to his advantage.
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Think it might be to late for Santos hope not as he is very highly regarded. Hopefully Nuno can convince Chelsea to leave Santos be if he is not in
any of the next couple of matchday squads then I think he is going back to Chelsea.

It is very odd why he has not been given a chance given how poor we have been.

 

[Monkman]

As posted elsewhere, we're not short of midfielders. If Santos starts playing then what do we do with at least 2 of Dominguez, Sangare, Danilo and Yates? We can't keep that many non-starting senior players happy - that was clearly one of the biggest issues Cooper had. Unless we try to recoup some money for one of the first 3, or sell Yates for pure profit FFP reasons (blasphemy!), then I think we should send Santos back.

 

[Thomas]

Suspect, given he likes a smaller squad, he'll look at all the unused loans as an easy way to work with less players. I think regardless of ability all the loans are done.

I dont necessarily disagree per se but I can see him keeping Montiel as wingback cover unless Sevilla want him to start then I’d f*** him off.

Since Santos doesn’t have a buy clause in his loan deal it would probably be better to send him back anyway. I’m just extremely curious on his ability because it was so hyped by South American talking heads on twitter as well as Chelsea fans.


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[Gyros Peter]

I dont necessarily disagree per se but I can see him keeping Montiel as wingback cover unless Sevilla want him to start then I’d f*** him off.

Since Santos doesn’t have a buy clause in his loan deal it would probably be better to send him back anyway. I’m just extremely curious on his ability because it was so hyped by South American talking heads on twitter as well as Chelsea fans.


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I think Santos will be a big player one day - it was just pointless given his experience and our signing of the apparent first choice option.

 

[Thomas]

As posted elsewhere, we're not short of midfielders. If Santos starts playing then what do we do with at least 2 of Dominguez, Sangare, Danilo and Yates? We can't keep that many non-starting senior players happy - that was clearly one of the biggest issues Cooper had. Unless we try to recoup some money for one of the first 3, or sell Yates for pure profit FFP reasons (blasphemy!), then I think we should send Santos back.

I wonder if Nuno could use Danilo more forward like how he was under cooper at the tail end of last season where we was crucial to us staying up.

I get what you’re saying and I think the addition of Santos is general wasn’t a good idea, regardless of the potential the lad has. But that’s hindsight and Nuno does mention he wants everyone to pull their weight.


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[Monkman]

I wonder if Nuno could use Danilo more forward like how he was under cooper at the tail end of last season where we was crucial to us staying up.

I get what you’re saying and I think the addition of Santos is general wasn’t a good idea, regardless of the potential the lad has. But that’s hindsight and Nuno does mention he wants everyone to pull their weight.


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If we could get decent money in for one of the senior midfielders, and redress the squad balance - i.e. put it all towards a striker - I'd be OK with it.

 

[Thomas]

I think Santos will be a big player one day - it was just pointless given his experience and our signing of the apparent first choice option.

Yeah, this goes back to the recent athletic podcast about us where it seems as tho multiple parties within club hierarchy were bringing in players without a cohesive approach.


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[Gyros Peter]

I wonder if Nuno could use Danilo more forward like how he was under cooper at the tail end of last season where we was crucial to us staying up.

I get what you’re saying and I think the addition of Santos is general wasn’t a good idea, regardless of the potential the lad has. But that’s hindsight and Nuno does mention he wants everyone to pull their weight.


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If we are going to use Wood then getting a central line closer to him would help, provided we are also banging crosses in from the wing backs.

I can see us going this way more so than my false nine suggestions: Wood up top, wingbacks and a midfield box in a 3 4 2 1. Keep the midfield compact but have the legs from MGW and Dani to support. Means no place for Elanga though.

 

[Gyros Peter]

Yeah, this goes back to the recent athletic podcast about us where it seems as tho multiple parties within club hierarchy were bringing in players without a cohesive approach.


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I think it's that he was the insurance option for Dominguez and/or Sangare.

 

[Monkman]

If we are going to use Wood then getting a central line closer to him would help, provided we are also banging crosses in from the wing backs.

I can see us going this way more so than my false nine suggestions: Wood up top, wingbacks and a midfield box in a 3 4 2 1. Keep the midfield compact but have the legs from MGW and Dani to support. Means no place for Elanga though.

Elanga to be used as impact sub after 60 minutes, and also instructed to warm up for those 60 minutes staying in line with the last opposition defender.

 

[Gyros Peter]

Elanga to be used as impact sub after 60 minutes, and also instructed to warm up for those 60 minutes staying in line with the last opposition defender.

Lolled at the last bit but he is an excellent impact sub so yes, that's probably how you set up if you want to keep compact but retain threat.

 

[Thomas]

If we are going to use Wood then getting a central line closer to him would help, provided we are also banging crosses in from the wing backs.

I can see us going this way more so than my false nine suggestions: Wood up top, wingbacks and a midfield box in a 3 4 2 1. Keep the midfield compact but have the legs from MGW and Dani to support. Means no place for Elanga though.

Yes wouldn’t mind seeing that attempted, then becoming a 532 without the ball. It’s just annoying that Wood isn’t a pressing threat like Taiwo. Hopefully in Jan this is addressed as quickly as possible.

I think Elanga can prove useful coming off the bench at this point in time, the usual “run at a tired defense” shtick. But, it’s unfortunate for him and CHO, in the short term we’ll need defense solidity and their inclusion would mean sacrificing that. Once everything hopefully settles we can see those back more consistently.

 

[Robertson]

Yeah, this goes back to the recent athletic podcast about us where it seems as tho multiple parties within club hierarchy were bringing in players without a cohesive approach.


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Plus a bit of getting players through the door just in case other deals don’t work out. It’s not sustainable though. Surely Nuno will have raised this with Marinakis before accepting the job? Right?!