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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Ads on July 16, 2026, 09:59:27 AM
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£35m. Good player and good fee.
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The patrons of Molineux Mix seem devestated about how little we're paying for him, which is always a good sign.
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Mind the gap.
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Mind the gap.
Mind the curse.
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We couldn't get near that fucker in the game at Wulvz.
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Feels like a chunky fee to me when we have such little financial headroom.
Still leaves us with a Tielemans-sized hole for progressive passing.
But I did think he looked good against us last season.
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He was going to Liverpool and Newcastle yesterday
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He’s a cracking player.
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Quality player, I've wanted us to sign him for years (which worries me now!) so delighted. Should be capable of kicking on a long way under Emerys guidance.
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Midfield is going to have a lot of legs with this lad and Manzambi in there.
Great fee given what ofher clubs have spent. Release clause maybe?
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Four years younger than Tielemans. I think this is a cracking signing, if it happens.
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Seems like a reasonable fee given some of the prices for midfielders this summer.
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Four years younger than Tielemans. I think this is a cracking signing, if it happens.
Yeah, quality bit of squad refreshing and trimming the wage bill there.
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This is a really smart signing particularly at the price.
Our midfield has been key to our success but sometimes seems to lack the legs against more physical sides.
I can’t see that been a problem next season.
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The profile of player we're getting makes me think we will offer a lot more than aiming to play through the lines next season.
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He's a lot more forward thinking and progressive than some think. Looks better than Youri dare I say it in a shite team.
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This excites me.
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Good signing if this goes ahead.
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Four years younger than Tielemans. I think this is a cracking signing, if it happens.
Yeah, quality bit of squad refreshing and trimming the wage bill there.
Yep would be very smart.
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In a very good team with a brilliant manager, this kid can really shine.
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Reduce the age and wage for little outlay and hopefully no drop off in quality.
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The profile of player we're getting makes me think we will offer a lot more than aiming to play through the lines next season.
We'll just play through the players as well now, which I'm all in for.
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The profile of player we're getting makes me think we will offer a lot more than aiming to play through the lines next season.
We'll just play through the players as well now, which I'm all in for.
I think so too. Away from home that could be massive. 5-10 yards deeper, but a midfield with the legs to run it.
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We're upping the athleticism a fair bit. I like it!
Wonder if the fee is dictated by a release clause?
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Is he the Tielemans replacement? If so, paying the same money we got and replacing him with someone much younger seems decent to me.
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Is he the Tielemans replacement? If so, paying the same money we got and replacing him with someone much younger seems decent to me.
Yeah, he's an 8, similar to Youri, arguably better in a piss show of team.
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Ta. Happy with this then. And probably annoys Wolves so that's a bonus.
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Ta. Happy with this then. And probably annoys Wolves so that's a bonus.
Yes they think it is cheap
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He doesn’t do injuries much either which is very good. Suspensions are another thing.
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He doesn’t do injuries much either which is very good. Suspensions are another thing.
He’s not played for us before
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I’m happy with this. Very happy.
Still not sure if he’s a Tielemans replacement or not, but the club are working quickly to fill in the holes and weaknesses from last season.
This looks like excellent business from the club.
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He doesn’t do injuries much either which is very good.
FFS, mate.
I wonder who we will replace him with?
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He doesn’t do injuries much either which is very good.
FFS, mate.
I wonder who we will replace him with?
You'd think we wouldn't commit to buying a player without already having his emergency injury replacement lined up.
Amateurs! >:(
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We should insist that every player comes with an understudy, like we're the RSC.
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I’m happy with this. Very happy.
Still not sure if he’s a Tielemans replacement or not, but the club are working quickly to fill in the holes and weaknesses from last season.
This looks like excellent business from the club.
Agreed.
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We should insist that every player comes with an understudy, like we're the RSC.
And they get a run out in the Matinee performances, I mean Saturday 12.30pm kick offs.
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Gomes is nicknamed "Pitbull" When we played them at VP last season I noticed his aggression in the tackle. He's only 25 as well, which helps to lower the age profile. This will give more bite to our midfield.
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I was very impressed with a blonde haired guy in the Wolves centre midfield when he played in their 1-0 defeat at Villa Park last season. I couldn't be arsed to find out his name at the time. Was that by chance Gomes?
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the one and same
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Gomes is nicknamed "Pitbull" When we played them at VP last season I noticed his aggression in the tackle. He's only 25 as well, which helps to lower the age profile. This will give more bite to our midfield.
Mr Worldwide to his team mates.
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Fantastic. If he plays like that consistently for Villa he'll be a great addition
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Gomes is nicknamed "Pitbull" When we played them at VP last season I noticed his aggression in the tackle. He's only 25 as well, which helps to lower the age profile. This will give more bite to our midfield.
Mr Worldwide to his team mates.
Maybe bring in Jurrien Timber from Arsenal next.
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Great signing. Just hope we don’t lose any of the three coming back from England duty!
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Great signing. Just hope we don’t lose any of the three coming back from England duty!
Bagging handling can be a nightmare!
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He's a lot more forward thinking and progressive than some think. Looks better than Youri dare I say it in a shite team.
*Snipped YouTube bit*
Based on those clips, he’s got a Rogers like knack of taking on players. Quick, explosive first couple of steps that allows him to take the ball into space.
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Gomes is nicknamed "Pitbull"
I thought that was Saka's nickname, as he spends so much time on the floor.
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Hadn't Atletico agreed a fee for him? Have we gazumped them or was that someone else?
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I have to admit to knowing very little about him, apart from cursing him when he scored against us. I couldn't even tell you what sort of midfielder he's supposed to be? Is he a potential partner for Kamara at the base of midfield? Or someone to play further forward in Youri's role? Or could he be a more defensive-minded left/right sided midfielder like McGinn? Maybe he can do all of the above?
I'm always happy to see technically competent midfielders join our ranks, and his age is a bonus. If we add him and Manazambi, that'll do wonders for the age profile of our side, but I'm not sure it makes our first team "stronger" to add those two while losing Youri and Onana? (only because I don't know the new two as well as Youri and Onana, that's not a judgement on their replacements, it's a question)
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I think he can do all of the above, but looking at the stats he's a better destroyer and ball carrier than line-breaking passer. Good on the ball and retaining possession though.
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Well this is rather good. He’s a superb player. Great engine. Mind the Gap tramps.
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This was a nice surprise after being without internet all day. Just had a text from my dad, (Wolves fan).
He’s brilliant. He was a superb player for Wolves. I’m really pleased about this signing.
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So we have gone from the high of Manzambi, to the low of Tielemans/Digne to the high of Gomez/Paulinha all in the space of about 7 days.
Of I forgot the incredible low of Dobbin.
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So we have gone from the high of Manzambi, to the low of Tielemans/Digne to the high of Gomez/Paulinha all in the space of about 7 days.
Selena?
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So we have gone from the high of Manzambi, to the low of Tielemans/Digne to the high of Gomez/Paulinha all in the space of about 7 days.
Selena?
Well she does have a song called Wolves
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My Wolves mate reckons we’ve got a bargain.
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I think this is a great signing.
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I have to admit to knowing very little about him, apart from cursing him when he scored against us. I couldn't even tell you what sort of midfielder he's supposed to be? Is he a potential partner for Kamara at the base of midfield? Or someone to play further forward in Youri's role? Or could he be a more defensive-minded left/right sided midfielder like McGinn? Maybe he can do all of the above?
I'm always happy to see technically competent midfielders join our ranks, and his age is a bonus. If we add him and Manazambi, that'll do wonders for the age profile of our side, but I'm not sure it makes our first team "stronger" to add those two while losing Youri and Onana? (only because I don't know the new two as well as Youri and Onana, that's not a judgement on their replacements, it's a question)
I'm the same, but I know very little about most other teams players, even some in the current England squad. Watching Gomes showreel on Youtube, I could be wrong, but I'm guessing he is the Youri replacement. He looks like an excellent tackler/breaks up play, like Kamara, can run with it barging players off, has an eye for a killer forward pass, and occasionally scores. He's definitely more forward thinking than Kamara.
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My Wolves mate reckons we’ve got a bargain.
Mine too
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Just imagine how good he's going to look once Emery has worked his magic with him.
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Youri (spit) was meant to be on a huge wage for us (Not the reputed £200K per week with them scummers) so reduced the age and the wage - i like it
The show reel looks fabulous
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Let's really fuck of the local yams by taking their best young talent Mane off them also.
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This comparison seems quite helpful. Confirms much of what has bee said before, but it's nice graphics. Nicked off Twitter.
(https://i.ibb.co/h5R9fLm/HNVlm-WDXUAAEm-SU.jpg) (https://ibb.co/h5R9fLm)
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does anyone have a comaprison with Elliott Anderson? I don't think those stats will be far removed for a player Man City paid almost 4 times the amount.
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If you’re not excited yet, you will be:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zI2L-4ylLGc&pp=ygUXSmFvYSBnb25lcyBqYW1lcyBhbGNvdHQ%3D&ra=m
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If you’re not excited yet, you will be:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zI2L-4ylLGc&pp=ygUXSmFvYSBnb25lcyBqYW1lcyBhbGNvdHQ%3D&ra=m
Love that he glows as well.
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I think Bouba will play as the more attacking/line breaking passing midfielder and Gomes will do the more defensive job. Cracking signing this and adds exactly the element/age we needed.
Bouba player of the season incoming…
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Youri who?
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We've signed a few Brazilians over the last few years and none have really had that Brazilian flair you'd expect coming from the home of sexy football. Gomes has it and with the passion and drive you'd more associate with Argentina (too soon?). I think he's a cracking player and one we most certainly need to maintain having one of the best midfields in the league.
I'm not going to get too excited until he's put pen to paper with Unai sitting next to him. We really need this one to land.
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If you’re not excited yet, you will be:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zI2L-4ylLGc&pp=ygUXSmFvYSBnb25lcyBqYW1lcyBhbGNvdHQ%3D&ra=m
Love that he glows as well.
gets through some ready brek that lad