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The Man in The Shed




14th September – Muzzle the wild animals

Considering our soft centre and an impressive first season back in the EPL for Wolves I was not optimistic about this game. In our favour was that Wolves’ participation in the Europa league seemed to have become a noticeable distraction and their league form had suffered.

Having lost Emerson to injury during the international break and Kanté still struggling to stay fit it was reassuring to welcome back Rüdiger for his first start. Lampard seemed to acknowledge Alonso’s frailties in a back four by bringing Tomori into a back three to play 3-5-2.

After half an hour’s play I don’t believe anyone (including the scorer) could quite believe it as Tomori’s shot sailed over the keeper and into the net. Followed up by two further Abraham goals before half time and the travelling fans were in ecstasy.

The loss of Rüdiger at half time was a worry but the momentum continued after the break as Abraham completed his hat-trick.

Then our defensive frailties reappeared (OK Abraham was unlucky to divert a Kepa save into his own net) as Wolves went for broke but an injury time Mount goal put a realistic final scoreline.

So it was certainly a memorable day for many reasons. All of the goals coming from Englishmen  (well men with English passports – Tomori having played for Canada at a younger age). Six shots on target and 5 goals ! And is Abraham finally putting to bed “the curse” of the number nine jersey ?

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