Every manager in the world is only as good as their players, and the players are generally as good as the budget. The issue is the way in which manages cope with having a distinctly average squad of players - some accept it and adjust their tactics accordingly (Dyche), some ignore it and aim for the stars anyway (Hassenhuttl), whilst some throw a massive hissy fit time and again until a parting of the ways is inevitable (Benetiz).

Fact is, we just don't know how Nuno copes with an average squad of players.

Im just happy we have stopped talking about Cooper and talking about a manager with prem league experience .

Every manager in the world is only as good as their players, and the players are generally as good as the budget. The issue is the way in which manages cope with having a distinctly average squad of players - some accept it and adjust their tactics accordingly (Dyche), some ignore it and aim for the stars anyway (Hassenhuttl), whilst some throw a massive hissy fit time and again until a parting of the ways is inevitable (Benetiz).

Fact is, we just don't know how Nuno copes with an average squad of players.

Not necessarily, no. Liverpool were arguably the best team in the world for the couple of seasons preceding the last and their net spend was nowhere near their rivals. We were nowhere near relegation despite having a minus net spend under Roy. Burnley are consistently low spenders and are swerving relegation every year. United have spent staggering amounts since Sir Alex left and haven’t really won anything significant. Valérien Ismaël, the guy I’m routing for to join Palace finished 5th in the championship on a budget of next to nothing. This could go on.

The point is this, Wolves aren’t in the position they are as a result of "pluckiness" and defying the odds. They are where they are as a result of spending big and hiring a very good manager. But there is a reason that manager has left the club and even those with the biggest links to Wolves aren’t entirely sure what it is. If it were simply wanting to return to Portugal as reported initially, he wouldn’t be joining another club in England. If it’s not down to that, and he joins Palace of all clubs, there is a good chance that it’s political, Mendes is involved and as soon as the board refuse to bow down to his demands, he’ll jump the Palace ship, too.

Whilst Nuno would be the headline appointment - that doesn’t make him the best fit for the club. If he were coming no strings attached it would definitely be a coup, but he won’t.

Edited by Mstrobez (01 Jun 2021 6.41pm)