With the start of the season just days away, the some of the Wolves Fancast writers make their season predictions before Wolves kickoff against Blackburn Rovers.
Tom Bason
In less than a tweet, how Wolves will fair this season?
I don’t think we’re yet any stronger than last season, but other teams have improved. Upper mid-table without ever threatening the playoffs
Which players are likely to impressive?
I don’t whether I’m just being negative, but I fancy Carl Ikeme to win player of the season. The partnership between Benik Afobe and Nouha Dicko, both on and off the ball will probably be key this year.
Which Wolves youngster will have the best chance of stepping up?
Given Danny Batth’s injury, I’d expect Kortney Hause and Ethan Ebanks-Landell to be given the chance to establish themselves. Our lack of attacking midfielders might give Jordan Graham and Connor Ronan the chance to be our impact players.
Any positions where we are likely to struggle?
On the wing. We’ve lost the balance that Sako gave us, it’s looking like Jacobs and Henry are on the way out leaving us with van La Parra and Rowe as the only real wide men in the squad. Ideally, I’d like to see right and left wingers brought in.
One signing you’d like to see us make?
Just one?! Craig Noone’s been linked, he’d add balance to the team at least. Would have liked James McLean before he moved somewhere else. Not the most exciting of suggestions, but I think it’s about getting to that point now isn’t it?
Who should start against Blackburn?
It won’t happen, but:
Ikeme; Doherty, Stearman, Ebanks-Landell, Golbourne; Rowe, Price, McDonald; van La Parra, Dicko, Afobe
Highlights our current lack of options
Final league position?
11th
David Handley
In less than a tweet, how Wolves will fair this season?
Solid, unspectacular and organised.It’s all looking a bit mid table at the moment. Hopefully D + A can fire us higher.
Which players are likely to impressive?
Dicko. If he can get a full season without injury then we have a real player there.
Which Wolves youngster will have the best chance of stepping up?
Ronan and Wilson have caught the eye in pre-season. But Hause looks like he will really be pushing Batth and Stears for a place at centre half.
Any positions where we are likely to struggle?
Obviously out wide. We haven’t replaced Sako and seem to be converting RVLP into a striker. Signings are a must.
One signing you’d like to see us make?
Johnny Russell from Derby.
Who should start against Blackburn?
Jack Price. Even in our now overflowing pile of CMs, Price is my favourite Wolves player; does the simple things really well.
Final league position?
At the moment; 8th. Couple of good signings; 4th.
David Evans
In less than a tweet, how Wolves will fair this season?
A tough start with questions on Jackett. A October revival will spear Wolves back into the race. But again, it will be too little, too late.
Which players are likely to impressive?
Nouha Dicko and Conor Coady. Dicko will be the driving engine. Coady will make you argue about whether MacDonald or the former Huddersfield Town midfielder is better.
Which Wolves youngster will have the best chance of stepping up?
Bright Enobakohare – He has the characteristics which Jackett likes in a striker. Powerful, pacey and good on the ball. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he is a late no.4 striker this season.
Any positions where we are likely to struggle?
Up front – Wolves will still need quality cover and competition at the moment. It looks like it will be groundhog day in a striker search.
One signing you’d like to see us make?
Jesse Lindgard – He’s got the capability to be a nuisance on the wing. It will all depend on what style of play Jackett is looking to have next season though.
Who should start against Blackburn?
Blackburn start – Ikeme, Iorfa, Stears, EBL (If Batth not fit), Golbourne, Coady, K-Mac, VLP, Afobe, Henry, Dicko.
Final league position?
Final position – I fear it will be too little, too late again – 7th.
Luke Regan
In less than a tweet, how Wolves will fair this season?
Wolves will be in the same sort of position as last year with the current squad, finishing anywhere between 5th and 8th. With the right addition’s we could finish higher.
Which players are likely to impressive?
I’m expecting Stears to impress again but I think VLP may step up to fill the void left by Sako. I expect Afobe to push for the golden boot and Dicko to score around 15.
Which Wolves youngster will have the best chance of stepping up?
Connor Ronan looks promising, however I still class Ebanks-Landell as a youngster and expect him to push for a place in the starting XI however Batth’s captaincy may prevent this, I expect Iorfa to be chased by Premier league teams if we don’t get promoted next year.
Any positions where we are likely to struggle?
Having not seen Jed Wallace id say We’re lacking on the wings, I still expect an addition before the end of august.
One signing you’d like to see us make?
As I just said were crying out for a winger who can replace Sako’s flair and Goals, id like to see Wolves look at Jamie Patterson or Johnny Russell.
Who should start against Blackburn?
Whoever the gaffer picks
Final league position?
5th-8th
Tomorrow we’ll look at some of the other writer predictions for the upcoming season. Let us know how you think the season will pan out on twitter, facebook and on the comments below.
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