Episodes
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers reflect on Wolves playing in West Bromwich Albion colours at Anfield... and being thumped 4-0 by Liverpool. A rare bad day at the office for Coady, the spine of the team underperforming, fans back (for some) and the need for a temporary Raul Jimenez replacement in January.  Plus, The Athletic's Aston Villa writer Gregg Evans joins in to help target Villa's weaknesses ahead of their visit to Molineux on Saturday. Learn more about your ad...
Published 12/08/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers reflect on a sobering evening at the Emirates as a sensational win over Arsenal is overshadowed by Raul Jimenez' injury...  Don Goodman, the former Wolves striker, who suffered and recovered from a skull fracture, joins in to discuss how surreal it was to be in the commentary box last night, the player's response and how Nuno will line-up without our No.9 in the coming weeks and months.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 12/01/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers react to an fascinating 1-1 draw with Southampton as Nuno employed a back four and Wolves took more shots than they have all season...  Was Ait-Nouri targeted, has Moutinho been missed, is Raul lacking confidence and has Traore's end product deserted him?  Plus, the duo discuss the club's failure to replace Jota & Doc's goals and fans returning in time for the derby! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/24/20
This is a special podcast originally broadcast as part of a brand new series from The Athletic, entitled "Next Big Thing' This episode is a profile of Wolves' 19-year-old midfielder Owen Otasowie To hear the rest of the series just search for "The Next Big Thing" in your podcast provider. SPECIAL OFFER! You can subscribe to The Athletic for just £1. Read all of Tim Spiers' writing on Wolves and so much more. Just go to www.theathletic.com/wolvespod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/20/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by former Managing Director Laurie Dalrymple for an exclusive interview, in which he reflects on his time at Wolves and Nuno's current crop...  Plus, Tim briefs us on the reported breakdown in talks over a new deal for Adama Traore, Conor Coady's Covid-enforced absence and Leander Dendoncker's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/17/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers dissect the "worst first half of the season" against Leicester, and if you've been paying attention, that's really saying something...  The duo debate Ruben Neves' stuttering form, an embarrassing 'xG' ratio, Jacqui gets an answer out of the PL over the Kilman handball and Tim pitches his 4-4-2 to Nuno. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 11/10/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by the former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards, to assess the team's blistering start in the win over Crystal Palace and wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri's impressive debut...  Should Adama Traore have been sold this summer instead of Diogo Jota and where does he fit in to Nuno's evolving tactics?  Plus, The Athletic's Leicester correspondent Rob Tanner helps preview Wolves' next Premier League trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 11/03/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by the former Wolves winger Matt Jarvis, to discuss a disappointing 1-1 draw at St. James Park and those lingering accusations of a 'boring' playing style...  The guys also answer your questions on Marcal, Traore much more, plus, the Oxford United boss Karl Robinson recalls working with a young Conor Coady in Liverpool's youth ranks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/27/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by the former Wolves winger Jordan Graham, right after the full-time whistle to reflect on an impressive 1-0 victory at Leeds...  Is it now a case of either Joao Moutinho or Ruben Neves to partner Leander Dendoncker in midfield and why did Nelson Semedo have an evening to forget? Plus, a discussion about Max Kilman's MOTM performance and how far he can really go. The trio also look ahead to next weekend's game against...
Published 10/20/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray to reflect on Conor Coady, an England Goalscorer, before hearing from Swansea boss Steve Cooper on Morgan Gibbs-White's good progress... Plus the inimitable Phil Hay, Leeds correspondent for The Athletic joins the guys, ahead of Monday's trip to Elland Road. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 10/13/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by BeIN Sports commentator, Eric Krakauer, to get the lowdown on Wolves' new wingback from Angers...  Jacqui and Tim also reflect on 'Deadline Day', debate whether the six players in this summer are better than the six we've seen leave. Plus, they discuss if Wolves supporters will have to endure some 'boring' football while Nuno's side continue their transition to a more possession-based-side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 10/07/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by former Wolves winger Matt Jarvis, to reflect on their humbling 4-0 defeat away at West Ham on Sunday evening...  As Nuno presses on with the evolution of his team, Tim wonders if he's trying to change too much too fast? Did West Ham simply out-Wolves, Wolves? And will the club now panic in the final week of the summer transfer window?
Published 09/29/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by former Wolves midfielder David Jones to reflect on Monday night's 3-1 defeat to Man City... What changed at half-time, how good was Daniel Podence and what will the arrival of Barcelona wing-back Nelson Semedo mean for Nuno's side? Plus, typically fascinating insight from Tim's into the deal which saw Diogo Jota join Liverpool and the promising 18-year-old defender Ki-Jana Hoever switch to Molineux.
Published 09/22/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers (live from the car park outside Brammall Lane) unpick Wolves' superb return to Premier League action with a 2-0 win over Sheffield United... The duo discuss Nuno's team selection, Adama Traore's performance at wing-back and Romain Saiss proving his worth once again. Plus, Nuno's 3-year-contract, Matt Doherty's Spurs debut-to-forget and your questions answered.
Published 09/15/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers, discuss a possible shift in the club's recruitment strategy, following young Fabio Silva's record-breaking capture, plus more on Marcal's arrival and Tim's thoughts on Matt Doherty's sale... Will Wolves make any more signings, and will Nuno change his attitude towards the domestic cup competitions this season?
Published 09/08/20
Host Jacqui Oatley is joined by former Wolves correspondent for the Birmingham Mail and once Wolves Head of Media Paul Berry. How much will losing Matt Doherty hurt? What might Conor Coady bring to the England set-up? They also discuss other possible incomings and outgoing at Molineux.
Published 09/02/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers, are joined by the former Wolves winger, Matt Jarvis, to reflect on a truly unforgettable season; tinged with greatness and regret... Plus, Tim's unofficial squad ratings on everyone from Neves to Campana, why the club must get their recruitment right this summer & your questions answered.
Published 08/18/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer, Tim Spiers, react to their Europa League Quarter-Final defeat to Sevilla - a devastating end to a wonderful season... The Former Wolves winger Michael Kightly returns to dissect yet another VAR blunder, inevitable fatigue, Nuno's post-match comments and perhaps even some early signs of a 'changing of the guard at Molineux'. Plus, Tim has the latest on Wolves' FFP breach, how the club will manage the quick turn-around before a new Premier...
Published 08/12/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer, Tim Spiers, discuss Wolves reaching  the Europa League quarter-finals by beating Olympiakos with Sevilla up next.  The Athletic's Spanish football writer Deromt Corrigan brings the lowdown on what to expect from Europa League thoroughbreds Sevilla in the quarters and Tim gives the Wolves eleven he thinks should start - do you agree? 
Published 08/07/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by former Wolves midfielder Alex Rae to reflect on Sunday's disappointing finish to the Premier League season... Why Nuno's side failed to beat Chelsea, whether the club need to alter the type of player they usually target this summer and how they can bridge the gap to European football next season.
Published 07/28/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Tim Spiers are joined by former Wolves winger Jordan Graham, to reflect on some outstanding performances in the win over Crystal Palace + ahead to the final Premier League game of the season at Chelsea... Plus, Jordan shares his own unique insight into what it's like to be in a Nuno Espirito Santo dressing room and what the likes of Adama Traore & Raul Jimenez are like off the field. And, while there is much admiration for the striking options  - do...
Published 07/21/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer, Tim Spiers, reflect on a superb 3-0 victory over Everton, just as Man City's appeal against their Champions League ban is successful... But what does it mean for Nuno's men? How good can Neves become and does he actually thrive without Moutinho? And after Daniel Podence's impressive display, on his first league start - how big an impact could the 5ft 4" winger yet have on the rest of Wolves' season? Plus, the former Wolves and Burnley...
Published 07/14/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer, Tim Spiers, discuss Sheffield United's 1-0 win over Wolves, as Nuno's men slumped to a second defeat this week... Is the Champions League dream still alive, does Nuno have to take responsibility and what was the point in seeking special dispensation to leave Daniel Podence on the bench?
Published 07/08/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer, Tim Spiers, reflect on a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal. Have Wolves been over-hyped since the restart or did the Gunners out-Wolves, Wolves?... Tim and Jacqui are joined by former defender Richard Stearman to reflect on Nuno's best formation, Traore's best position and the lack of competition in the squad, as well as, to look ahead to the game against Sheffield United.
Published 07/06/20
Host Jacqui Oatley and The Athletic's Wolves writer Tim Spiers, assess the club's perfect Premier League restart in the company of former midfielder Dave Edwards... The trio reflect on victories over Bournemouth and Villa, and Dave reveals what makes Ruben Neves, Conor Coady and co. so special. Plus, whether Morgan Gibbs-White needs a loan move and the upcoming clash with Arsenal.
Published 06/30/20