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Who will fill void left by prominent duo?published at 09:22 BST 15 August
09:22 BST 15 August
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We have looked into the age profile of Wolves' players for the 2025-26 season and recorded what percentage of minutes each of them played last campaign.
For the purpose of this exercise, we have deemed those under 24 as youth, between 24 and 30 as in their peak years and anyone over 30 to be a veteran.
The green represents new signings, who naturally did not play, red are those that have since left the club and yellow are all those that remain.
We can see Wolves' squad skews to an experienced group, so youthful new faces (green dots) will offer energy.
Perhaps concerningly, the club lost two of their three most-used players in the squad last term given the departures of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Nelson Semedo. The two leave a void.
Joao Gomes (pictured) is therefore the most-used player from last season who remains at the club and the weight on his shoulders may now be a touch heavier with the three summer signings skewing younger.
Anxiety at Wolves 'should prove unfounded'published at 12:11 BST 14 August
12:11 BST 14 August
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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There is a certain amount of anxiety around Wolves, although it should prove unfounded.
Vitor Pereira proved how adept he is after taking a side rooted in the bottom three to mid-table comfort in a matter of months last season.
While Wolves have failed to win during the summer, it should not be taken as a barometer of any potential success or failure ahead of Saturday's opening day visit of Manchester City.
Yet no Matheus Cunha or Rayan Ait-Nouri has made Wolves fans uneasy after the pair departed for Manchester United and City respectively.
Without Cunha's goals - he scored 15 and made six assists in the Premier League last season - there are legitimate questions where those lost goals will come from. Ait-Nouri also provided four goals in the league and a bunch of assists from full-back.
Wolves scored 63 goals last season in all competitions but they have lost more than half of those goals: 32 in total, including Cunha's 17, while Goncalo Guedes [five], Ait-Nouri [five], Pablo Sarabia [three], Tommy Doyle [one] and Mario Lemina [one].
Of the five players who played the most minutes they have also lost three: Ait-Nouri [3.406] Nelson Semedo [3,077] and Cunha [2,831].
As expected, Jorgen Strand Larsen turned his loan into a permanent move, and his 14 goals were useful in an impressive debut season but he will need support. New additions Fer Lopez and Jhon Arias will provide threat but need time.
David Moller Wolfe has filled the full-back role after arriving from AZ but Wolves do lack quality deputies for Andre and Joao Gomes in midfield, as willing as Marshall Munetsi or Jean-Ricner Bellegarde are.
Another summer saw another loss of a captain with Semedo opting against signing a new deal, following Conor Coady, Ruben Neves and Max Kilman in leaving Molineux - with ex-skipper Lemina also departing in February.
There are still spaces to be filled, which is understood at Molineux. With Pereira having more control - and ally Domenico Teti replacing Matt Hobbs in the newly titled director of professional football role - the Wolves manager should be able to guide his side through any difficulties.
Tom Gayle: Emmanuel Agbadou was one of the Premier League's best signings during the January transfer window. Wolves had to strengthen defensively and, in the Ivorian, they managed to more than fulfil the need for a top-quality centre-half.
Agbadou's reading of the game and positioning, combined with a heavyweight boxer build and the athleticism of a gymnast, made him one of the league's toughest opponents in a one-v-one situation.
What also stood out was his confidence. Inside his own box, he can happily receive the ball and turn while under pressure, spraying long-range passes, and driving past the halfway line. This nonchalant style helped enable Pereira's side to play more aggressively over the second half of the campaign.
His transition to the English top flight is a sharp poke in the eye to anyone who continues to view Ligue 1 as a 'Farmer's League'.
I'm convinced the Agbadou fan club will only grow bigger this season, especially if he continues taking goal-kicks, helping conjure 'proper Sunday league' vibes.
Jhon Arias
Age: 27 Position: Winger or attacking midfielder Country: Colombia
Conor McNamara: I was in the United States for the Club World Cup and Jhon Arias was one of the standout players of the tournament as he played his final games for his old club Fluminense, picking up three player-of-the-match awards.
He is 27, so should be at his peak, old enough to not be overawed by the Premier League stage.
The Colombian will take the number 10 shirt vacated by Matheus Cunha. He scored his first goal in Wolves' colours in a recent friendly against Girona, showing excellent dribbling skills to run deep into the penalty area before shooting from close range.
Arias is my top tip of this summer's new signings to be a big hit.
Where will Wolves finish this season?published at 12:01 BST 14 August
12:01 BST 14 August
BBC Sport's chief football writer Phil McNulty has offered up his annual predictions:
18) Wolves
Last season: 16th
This prediction is made with a heavy heart and hint of surprise given how the charismatic Vitor Pereira revived Wolves last season, but there have been some damaging departures and not enough quality incomings.
The class of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha was integral to Wolves last season and that is a heavy double loss to Manchester City and Manchester United respectively.
Jhon Arias - the Colombian signed from Fluminense for £15m - takes Cunha's number 10 shirt but will he have the same impact?
Fer Lopez - signed from Celta Vigo - is a youngster of promise.
Wolves could still pull this pessimistic prediction around, but it will be need a busy few weeks in the transfer market.
'MM stands for Mick McCarthy - not Merlin the magician'published at 08:45 BST 14 August
08:45 BST 14 August
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Former Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has been reflecting on how he managed to get the club promoted in 2009.
Wolves almost went up in the 2006-07 season but agonisingly lost 4-2 on aggregate to fierce rivals West Bromwich Albion in the Championship play-off semi-finals.
They were in the mix for the play-offs the following season too, only to miss out on sixth place by a goal difference of one.
Speaking to BBC Radio WM, McCarthy explained how he managed to rejuvenate the dressing room, but recalled how he had not been supremely confident when he first arrived at the club.
"You may remember my quote at the time," he said. "I said that MM stands for Mick McCarthy - not Merlin the Magician!
"You take the club on but it was Wolves, for goodness sake. Then it was my job to deal with the players."
In that promotion campaign of 2008-09, McCarthy suggested some of the players he was able to acquire - along with his own positive attitude - made a stirring difference in the dressing room.
"You have to lift yourself up first - you have to come back in ready for it," McCarthy said. "The players have to see that you have come back in energised.
"That third season when we won promotion, we won seven on the bounce.
"The players were young and hungry. Christophe Berra was a huge signing for us as was a wonderful centre-forward from Plymouth, who got all the goals. Sylvan Ebanks-Blake was amazing!"
What do you want to know about Wolves?published at 16:41 BST 13 August
16:41 BST 13 August
Have you got a question about Wolves or is there a topic you want more information on? Have you spotted a theme or trend that needs further investigation?
Well, this season we're making it easier for you to get in touch and ask - and we will do our best to use our expertise here at BBC Sport to give you direct answers.
Our team can call upon a network of contacts - including our reporters, pundits and other experts - to find out everything you need to know.
No question is too big or too small, so fire away using the link below and we will answer the best of them throughout the campaign.
Lopez believes 'unique' Suffolk spell helped shape himpublished at 13:41 BST 13 August
13:41 BST 13 August
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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Fer Lopez
Wolves star Fer Lopez credits a unique spell in Suffolk for helping him mature.
The attacker spent three months in England in 2018 before returning this summer after Wolves spent £19m to sign him from Celta Vigo.
Lopez was sent to Finborough School by his parents when he was 14 years old to help develop his English.
While in England he trained with Norwich and also with the senior side Bacton United '89 - who play in the Suffolk and Ipswich League - before returning to Celta's academy.
He made his senior breakthrough last season, making 20 appearances, and his performances convinced Wolves to bring him back to England.
"It was quite unique," he told BBC Sport before Saturday's Premier League opener against Manchester City at Molineux.
"Norwich was quite far from the school so I did one month there and then went to train with Bacton. I couldn't play because I was in Celta's academy - and I also trained with the school's coach after school.
"The pitch wasn't that bad and playing with grown men helps you improve other abilities.
"It had a lot of importance [to me], more personal because it was difficult experience at first as I was without my family at 14, but it helped me grow as a person."
He remains in touch with Paul Grainger, who coached him at Finborough, and feels the guidance he received has paid off.
"We speak and he watches all my games," said the 21-year-old. "We talk all the time about football, players and games. He helped me a lot when I was in England. I felt quite alone and he helped me improve, football-wise, after school.
"If he sees me and I haven't played well, he tells me that. I don't like people who always tell me I'm very good and don't tell me the reality - that doesn't give you anything.
"If they just tell you, 'you're very good', you don't improve. I don't like to be around those type of people."
Wolves 'rolling the dice'published at 09:03 BST 12 August
09:03 BST 12 August
Dazzling Dave Fan writer
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Wolves' pre-season performances have been concerning. The team looks disjointed at the back and lacks energy and ideas going forward.
In short, we look miles off the pace. There is some hope with more new signings expected, but that brings its own concerns.
If those players take time to adapt, Wolves could be left playing catch-up once the season starts.
The loss of key players - Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nelson Semedo, and Pablo Sarabia - has hit the team hard. Cunha and Ait-Nouri alone contributed 32 of last seasons 54 goals and assists.
Replacing that output is no easy task and from what I have seen in pre-season, we just don't look like scoring.
So far, the only new players are Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias and David Moller Wolfe.
Arias looks like a solid and quality signing - he has already opened his account and could be a strong replacement for Cunha. Lopez has shown promise as well. We haven't seen enough of Wolfe yet to judge his impact.
But the biggest worry remains at wing-back. Both right-back and left-back are clear weak spots and crucial for the style Vitor Pereira likes to play. Quality additions in this area are crucial for any chance of success this season.
Squad depth is another concern. If Joao Gomes or Andre get injured, Wolves have almost no back-up. Up top, Jorgen Strand Larsen has no clear deputy except Sasa Kalajdzic, who is just back from a long-term injury and could be sent out on loan.
This leaves the team exposed if key players are sidelined.
Wolves still need at least three or four quality signings. Fosun says it has recognised the importance of rebuilding the squad this summer, but progress has been slow. The next few weeks are critical.
If Pereira is not given a stronger squad, Wolves could face another fight to avoid relegation.
There is little room for error. Wolves are rolling the dice and fans wait to see where it will land.
'Light years away from ready' - fans concerned as start approachespublished at 11:45 BST 11 August
11:45 BST 11 August
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We asked for your views on whether Wolves are ready for the new season as they prepare to start at home to Manchester City on Saturday.
Here are some of your comments:
David: Wolves have been lacklustre, disorganised and creativity-free in all of their hardly challenging friendlies. There is little sign of a team capable of finishing outside the bottom third of the Premier League.
Baz: Unless the sold players are replaced with established, proven ones, I fear the worst. If the pre-season games are any reflection of current squad quality, they will be in a survival battle and yet another decent manager will go because of the lack of support. He will be in demand.
Allen: No! Very poor pre-season - they are not adaptable enough, they can't change from a rigid, five-at-the-back system to counter the opposition and so get overrun in midfield. Yes, fans want more incomings but we need desperately to be able to change our playing style within a match to outplay the opposition. Clearly the loss of Semedo, Ait-Nouri and Cunha place Wolves in an unenviable place this season.
Tod: Light years away from "ready". Embarrassing transfer policy under which we sell some of our best players each year then look around desperately for (inadequate) replacements at the last minute, as if the sales were wholly unexpected. Two points from first 10 games if we're lucky, and manager will have walked out by Christmas. What a complete, recurring fiasco. Get your money on relegation.
Gary: We look OK - if the season was still five weeks away. We just seem to be lacking in all areas of the pitch. We played like it was an end-of-season testimonial. Let's hope there's three terrible teams in the league this season, as that is the only way I can see us not being in the bottom three. Time for Jeff to put his hands in his very deep pockets.
Wolves lose to Celta Vigo in final pre-season friendlypublished at 17:29 BST 9 August
17:29 BST 9 August
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Wolves finished their pre-season friendlies with a 1-0 defeat by Celta Vigo at Molineux on Saturday.
Pablo Duran's volley just before the hour mark was enough to secure the win for the La Liga side.
Before the match, Wolves honoured former player Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in the club's first home match since they both tragically died in a car accident earlier this summer.
'Wayne Clarke moved into my street when I was eight' - fan storiespublished at 15:58 BST 8 August
15:58 BST 8 August
You have been sharing your stories and photos about why you love Wolves.
Here is a final selection of your submissions, but do make sure you scroll down this page to see all the best responses from throughout the week:
Stuart: Imagine as an eight-year-old Wolves fan and Wayne Clarke moves into your street. The kids hanging out at the end of his drive, Wolves annuals and copies of Match Weekly in hand ready to sign. Through the highs and many lows of our illustrious club, the support never fades. Wolves is like Bagpuss - ragged at the seams but we love it. It's OUR club. Once a Wolf always a Wolf!
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Robert: I was born in Wolverhampton and I have supported Wolves since my father took me to my first game in 1959. During the 1970s, my father was a director of Wolves and I watched every home game from the directors' box and many away games from the directors' boxes of other clubs in the First Division. The attached picture is of the Wolves 1977 team and my father, Gerry Devine, is on the front row fifth from the left. I no longer live in Wolverhampton but still support the team avidly.
Toni: I grew up in west London. I was four, my brother was six, and we needed PE kit for school. My mother marched us down Portobello Road and into a shop that sold school uniforms... I came out with a Wolves shirt (black round collar) and my brother with an Arsenal shirt. That was it for both of us. I still support the Wolves nearly 60 years later.
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Eddie: I didn't want to support the same team as my brothers and my dad so I chose Wolves and have stuck with them for seven or eight years. I'm 12 now. My favourite player was Ryan Ait-Nouri because he had the same birthday and plays in the same position as me. I love Wolves and I'll stick with them!
Gossip: Wolves hold Van Ewijk interestpublished at 08:15 BST 8 August
08:15 BST 8 August
Coventry City want £15m for their Dutch right-back Milan van Ewijk. Wolves and Wolfsburg are among the clubs keen on signing the 24-year-old. (Coventry Telegraph)
'I start my 62nd season as enthused as my nine-year-old self' - fan storiespublished at 16:31 BST 7 August
16:31 BST 7 August
This week, we are asking you to share your stories and photos for why you fell in love with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Here is a selection of your submissions:
Derek: When I was seven we were in the playground at school and I was asked who I supported. This was in 1953. I had no idea - there was no football on television and I didn't know any teams. Then I saw a photo of Wolves and they have obviously got the best kit and a great name. I've supported them ever since, even during the dark days when they were in the Fourth Division. You hear stories about people changing their team, but they aren't real football fans. A team is for life - as Wolves is for me.
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Steve: I was fortunate to be a Wolves fan as a teenager through the early to mid-1970s when we were just a few players short of a title-winning team. Great players littered that era but I loved big Frank Munro. His skill and his 'robust' physique made him like an E-Type Jaguar inside a Sherman tank. Dark days followed as we plummeted to basement before Sir Jack Hayward and Steve Bull 'finally' restored our status. Nuno Espirito Santo gave us more great days. I start my 62nd season as enthused as my nine-year-old self.
Jennie: My father took me when I was able to stand in the kids' enclosure. There weren't many girls so I always got to the front. I had five brothers but none of them liked football. We went on the coach to Molineux with crisps and bottle pop. I was transfixed by the players and crowd reaction and it's the best memory I have of my dad, who died when I was 11 in 1974. I am a Wolves fan through and through and so grateful to have shared that with my dad.
Wolves to pay tribute to Jota and Silva before Celta game and Man City openerpublished at 14:54 BST 7 August
14:54 BST 7 August
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Wolves will pay tribute to Diogo Jota and brother Andre Silva before Saturday's pre-season friendly against Celta Vigo at Molineux.
A minute's silence will be observed before kick-off and floral wreaths laid by senior members of the club.
Wolves' first game of the season, at home to Manchester City on 16 August, is the dedicated match of remembrance and will feature a fan mosaic, a minute's applause and a rendition of Jota's favourite song, Sting's Fields Of Gold.
A commemorative 100-page programme will also be produced for the fixture.
'It becomes really hard to separate yourself from it'published at 11:44 BST 7 August
11:44 BST 7 August
Nicola Pearson BBC Sport journalist
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When it comes to our love for a football club, the answer to why we do lies in "both psychological and societal" reasons.
In the first part of her chat with BBC Sport, researcher and co-writer of the Routledge Handbook of Sport Fans and Fandom Danielle Sarver Coombs spoke about the part that identity and tradition play.
And yet when we are caught up in the emotions of a tough defeat or nerves of an important match, we can often ask why we put ourselves through it.
"There are psychological processes at work and physiological ones in terms of how we respond and engage," Sarver Coombs said.
"An example that I always give is when I take the train to work, I go past Arsenal's stadium and I feel literally nothing other than: 'Oh, that's a big building'. Whereas on a train to Manchester, I went by Villa Park and my heart started pounding. I got all excited and was trying to take pictures out the window.
"I had a visceral reaction to this place. We can't pretend we don't have that sort of physical reaction because we do.
"When someone is talking about a controversial decision and I feel myself getting wound up, even though I intellectually know that I can't control it and that it's just a game, my body doesn't know that.
"My gut doesn't know that and so I have this really emotional response and we can't control that."
A 2023 book titled 'Football on the brain: why minds love sport, external' suggests it comes down to 'an understandable and logical consequence of the human mind's natural inclination to find meaning through beliefs... It's a religion as far as the brain is concerned'.
But it not just about what is going on inside the mind but outside influences too.
"There is a sociological element to it because the community part is such a huge driver and benefit for us," Sarver Coombs explains.
"Sociologically, we are driven to be part of communities. We are driven to find our groups that we can be members of. Sport provides a way to do that - this sense that I was chosen to be part of this community and it's something bigger than I am."
As the game expands, unrest among supporters seems to be increasing, but how does that impact this ingrained love for a club?
"You always go through these cycles when the game is changing," Sarver Coombs said.
"Despite all the changes, the traditions remain so strong and it's such a huge draw that it becomes really hard to actually separate yourself from it. Even if you do, it tends to be a short-term separation. You get sucked back in because something happens.
"People don't want that change, but then we adapt to it and continue moving forward."
Browse this page to see lots of fan stories for how you fell in love with your club.
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