00:00Jeff Shee has finally spoken, offering Wolves supporters a rare insight amid a summer of criticism.
00:08Following a transfer window that sparked frustration among fans, the club chairman gave a more than 30-minute interview
00:14to the team's in-house media addressing the key concerns surrounding the squad and transfer activity.
00:22While an independent press conference would have allowed toughest questions,
00:26Shee's interview touched on the issues most pressing to supporters.
00:31We tried to build a squad based on Vitor's views and philosophy and how he tried to adapt to the league, she said.
00:39Of course, it's not 100% with all the signings we want, but I think 90% we are there to help him.
00:46By raw numbers, this claim, howls some merit.
00:49Wolves lost seven first-team regulars from last season, including Mateus Cunha, Ryan Ake-Nori, Goncalo Guedes,
00:55Pablo Sarabia, Nelson Samedo, Tommy Doyle and Bubacar Traore, while signing six new faces.
01:02Yet early impressions suggest many replacements are downgrades and constant persists around the squad's ability to compete in the top tier.
01:12The fair to sign the midfielder, Pereira, wanted his single, the biggest gripe among fans.
01:17She explained that discussions with Pereira and lack of leadership may pursue to another addition, claiming Krejci and other signings provide adequate coverage.
01:28For supporters, however, the inability to identify a quality midfield player over an entire summer window will not be easily forgiven.
01:35She was more upbeat about striker Jorgenstrand Larsson, Wolves' 14-goal talisman last season, who remained at the club despite Newcastle's interest.
01:47He is one of the most important players in the squad.
01:50I spoke to him after the window shut and he will be ready again, she said, confident in his professionalism and commitment.
01:58Ultimately, Wolves' summer highlights a tension between financial prudence and competitive ambition.
02:04Only time will tell whether she's reassurances translate to results on the pitch and a squad capable of surviving and thriving in the Premier League.
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