Wolverhampton Wanderers 
The Odds – (Via-William Hill)
League Winners: 16/1
Promotion: 6/1
Relegation: 11/1
The Background
Wolves went up as League 1 Champions and broke the all time points haul with 103. That points tally saw 31 wins, 10 draws and only 5 losses. Star men Dicko, Griffiths and Sako all topped the club goalscoring charts weighing in with 12 each, and Wolves managed 89 goals in the season, almost averaging two goals per game. The club also held one of the meanest defensive records keeping 25 clean sheets and only conceding 29 goals across those other 21 games.
The Transfers
Tommy Rowe in, Rajiv van La Parra in and 10 players out. Not much business done for Wolves so far, however the transfers in are very welcome additions to an already strong squad. Rowe joins up from Peterborough where as Rajiv van La Parra joins from Heerenveen. Fans can look to Pat Bamford and Chris Wood as potential incomings up-front, both of whom would be more than adequate signings for the club.
The Star Men
Kevin McDonald has been a vital ingredient in Wolves’ team. The midfielder’s defensive commitments and attacking efficiency have been vital in Wolves’ clean sheet and goalscoring record. Although McDonald only scored 5 goals, his work rate was unquestionable and his desire to throw himself into tackles and challenges and pick out a pass truly showed all-round ability. His determination and composure on the ball to drive with it and create opportunites is what saw him rated as Wolves’ Player of the Season.
Nouha Dicko and Bakary Sako are two other players who can cause opposition nightmares on their day. The two pacey and skillful players create a frightening attack for Wolves and with them both scoring plenty of goals, the upcoming season looks bright and full of promise.
Defender Danny Batth is another vital part of the team. His solidarity and aerial presence standing at 6ft 2inches can cause nightmares for defenders from corners when attacking and tough times for strikers playing up against him. He chipped in with two goals last season and at only 23, he has plenty of time to become one of Wolves’ best ever defenders and solidify his status as a club legend in the future.
The Gaffer
Kenny Jackett broke the all time League points record and saw his side keep the best defensive record in the league. It’s fair to say his first season as the boss of Wolves went well. Jackett previously managed Millwall, Swansea and Watford and with his current record at Wolves being only seven losses in a 51 game period, he can only be positive towards the future. Jackett realistically knows that Wolves have the capabilities to finish mid-table. With the current momentum of the squad, it looks increasingly likely that they can achieve that and push on in further years.
The Fan – Callum Stokes
Thoughts on last season?
Player Interview
Player: Danny Batth
Age: 23
Position: Centre-Back
1. Thoughts on last season?
DB: “Last season was great. It gave the club the turn around it needed after dropping into league 1. It was a brilliant campaign to be ever present in and to win the league in the fashion we did playing some great football.”
2. Personal hopes for the season?
DB: “We hope to hit the ground running and continue with a style and rhythm we have developed over the last 12 months with the results to match.”
3. Where do you think you will finish in the league this season?
DB: “We have our own goals and aspirations within the camp to be successful, we want give ourselves a good points tally and see what we can achieve in what is a very competitive league.”
Our Verdict? 9th.
