Jeff Shi has finally spoken, offering Wolves supporters a rare insight amid a summer of criticism. Early impressions suggest many replacements are downgrades, and concerns persist about the squad’s ability to compete at Premier League level. The failure to sign the midfielder Pereira wanted is the single biggest gripe among fans.
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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