Post by GWolf1 on Sept 30, 2018 20:35:54 GMT
A bit late from me with this, but here goes. I thought we started the game well, but slowly Southampton were pressing us and didn't really give us much time on the ball. Our passing wasn't really up to the excellent standard that has been on display all season, even the likes of Neves were making mistakes, which was down to to the Southampton midfield closing us quickly. The usual threat of Wolves attacking down either flanks was also stopped.
What i do know is though, on chances alone and saves made by the Southampton keeper McCarthy, at least Wolves tested him. Wolves could really have been a couple of goals up going into the break with ones that fell to Jonny and Jiminez, the latter is a great addition to the starting eleven, he works tirelessly on and off the ball.
People often look at the stats from games and look at possession and efforts on goal, i remember the Saints having chances, but only one real effort that Patricio had to deal with and that was in the second half at the Stan Cullis end of the ground. I think praise and credit must go to Nuno for making the changes he did. I think the away would probably have settled for a point.
I have credit to both Costa and Jota over the last couple of games for playing a big part, but yesterday it wasn't happening for either. It was sad to see Costa go off injured, i just hope it's not too serious. Every now and again though, one player gets injured it opens the door up for another. The introduction of both Traore and a little later of Cavaleiro. Both subs played a big part in the victory. Traore may be frustrating at times, but his run, holding up the ball and then playing it to Jiminez was quality, who into turn laid it off for Cavaleiro to score. It was good to see Cav back and make a big impact. I said earlier about Southampton pressing and stopping us playing through the middle and then also down the flanks, but our subs stopped that, and it was good to also see Doherty's run to tee up another wing back Jonny to score.
To sum up, it's three points, it was pretty, but the record books will show 2-0. When things are at a stalemate, Wolves have players on the bench who can come on and make an impact.
What i do know is though, on chances alone and saves made by the Southampton keeper McCarthy, at least Wolves tested him. Wolves could really have been a couple of goals up going into the break with ones that fell to Jonny and Jiminez, the latter is a great addition to the starting eleven, he works tirelessly on and off the ball.
People often look at the stats from games and look at possession and efforts on goal, i remember the Saints having chances, but only one real effort that Patricio had to deal with and that was in the second half at the Stan Cullis end of the ground. I think praise and credit must go to Nuno for making the changes he did. I think the away would probably have settled for a point.
I have credit to both Costa and Jota over the last couple of games for playing a big part, but yesterday it wasn't happening for either. It was sad to see Costa go off injured, i just hope it's not too serious. Every now and again though, one player gets injured it opens the door up for another. The introduction of both Traore and a little later of Cavaleiro. Both subs played a big part in the victory. Traore may be frustrating at times, but his run, holding up the ball and then playing it to Jiminez was quality, who into turn laid it off for Cavaleiro to score. It was good to see Cav back and make a big impact. I said earlier about Southampton pressing and stopping us playing through the middle and then also down the flanks, but our subs stopped that, and it was good to also see Doherty's run to tee up another wing back Jonny to score.
To sum up, it's three points, it was pretty, but the record books will show 2-0. When things are at a stalemate, Wolves have players on the bench who can come on and make an impact.
