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Jun 2020
52m 42s

Top 4 Ambition, Boly's Numbers & Bournem...

THE ATHLETIC
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Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer Tim Spiers, assess an emphatic return to Premier League football with a 2-0 win over West Ham on the weekend... Former striker and now Sky Sports Pundit Don Goodman joins them to talk about Wolves' expanding tactical repertoire, Adama Traore's impact and Nuno's future. Plus, Tim reveals why Willy Boly de ... Show More
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Bruno Had A Dream
Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers discuss the arrival of Bruno Lage as the new manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.We’re also joined by former Wolves midfielder David Jones who was coached by Lage at Sheffield Wednesday to give his insight into the new boss. Hosted on Ac ... Show More
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May 2021
Nuno
Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers discuss the departure of Nuno Espírito Santo as manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers.We’re also joined by Wolves commentator Mikey Burrows and former Wolves keeper Matt Murray to discuss Nuno’s departure and what a first season without th ... Show More
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Here Comes The Summer
Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers look back on the 2-0 defeat to Spurs.We discuss Connor Coady’s heroics in front of England boss Gareth Southgate and if he’ll be on the plane to the Euros.Plus, we look ahead to the clash against Everton, discuss ticket prices now fans ... Show More
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