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  1. Edwards was onto a no-win situation - Bull

    Rob Edwards, wearing an all-black outfit in the dugout at Molineux, reacting to Wolves' game against Brentford in DecemberGetty Images

    Wolves legend Steve Bull has labelled the dismissal of head coach Rob Edwards "a shock" after he signed onto a "no-win" situation last season.

    Edwards left Middlesbrough, who were in second place in the Championship at the time, to join the then-winless Wolves side in the Premier League.

    "It's a shock to me because I thought last year when he first came in, he was onto a no-win situation," Bull told BBC Radio WM.

    "I thought it was 30% to keep us in the Premier League and 70% to get us back in there but it's one of those things. Football can be cruel sometimes."

    However, Bull remains open-minded over the future of his former club, including the links to Gil Vicente manager Cesar Peixoto.

    "He [Edwards] did a good job in the short time he was there and I want to wish him all the best," Bull added.

    "Change is for the best sometimes. Sometimes you need to sharpen things up, freshen things up.

    "It might be a little bit like when we had Nuno [Espirito Santo, who led Wolves to promotion to the top flight in 2018], nobody knows anything about him but the team might come and do a good job. Who knows?"

  3. Edwards gone but is it the right call?

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    After seven months in charge, Rob Edwards has been sacked by Wolves.

    The 43-year-old was dismissed on Thursday after the side finished bottom of the Premier League and relegated to the Championship.

    Wolves have been linked with Gil Vicente manager Cesar Peixoto in what would be the former Portugal international's first taste of English football.

    • Has it come as a shock?

    • Did you believe Edwards was the right man for the job in the Championship?

    • Does his linked replacement's lack of experience in England give you cause for concern?

    Let us know your thoughts here and check back later for a handful of your responses.

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  7. Jimenez return 'genius' & 'can we get Steve Bull back?'

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    A photo of Raul Jimenez, wearing the new Wolverhampton Wanderers home kit, shaking the hand of Matt Wild as he signs a new contract with the clubGetty Images

    We asked you if you were pleased to see Raul Jimenez back in a Wolves shirt and for the most part, you're welcoming the Mexican back with open arms.

    Here is a selection of what you had to say about the signing:

    Nathan: For experience and feel good factor - it's a genius signing! We need to look at bringing some younger players now who can be with the club moving forward long term!

    Rob: It's hard to see this being anything but positive for Wolves. If you need an example of the love for the man from fans look no further than when he got off the bench to warm up for Fulham at our last home game.

    He should get goals in the Championship, which will further cement his well earned place in club history. COYW.

    Stephen: Great idea. Perhaps they can get Steve Bull back as well. What about Derek Dougan?

    Jack: Having Raul back makes going down worth it! He was a crucial player from a period where we felt much prouder of the team and more connected with them. Everyone around Wolves loves him, and it's great that his family feel that too and wanted to come back.

    He's still been scoring in the Premier League so he's a great signing even without the sentiment!

    Jim: Raul is definitely the sort of player we need. He probably won't score as many as in his previous stint but he leads by example. He will help bring others into the game in a way we lacked last season. Plus he is so consistent with penalties.

    We also need some up and coming players. But him and Trippier are a good combination with Andre in midfield that has the start of a really good spine to the team. I do feel we need a good keeper added to the squad.

    That said Wolves have obviously listened to past criticism and are trying to get deals done early. Promotion will be a real challenge but so far they are doing the right things.

    Paul: Raul is a great striker and a great signing for the Championship. Fabio Silva would have been developed by him were it not for Raul's head injury and now Mane can benefit from his expertise.

    Wol: Raul signing is great for fan morale and atmosphere in the ground, but I don't think he is the answer to our ongoing problems within the club. We need to sell some underachievers in the squad and get some new players in with Championship experience.

    Don: There is always a gamble when signing a player in his mid-30s. Will his undoubted skill be sufficient in the Championship to make up for his inevitable lack of pace?

    Simon: The fans love him. He will be a big boost morale wise and still at 35 possesses more football intelligence than we've had in the last two years. His role will be different but nonetheless vital if we are to succeed in the Championship.

    Paul: The relationship between the fans and Fosun has deteriorated steadily over the last three to four years. This signing wasn't just wanted by the fans, it was needed. For me, this goes a long way to rebuilding this relationship (along with the Trippier signing and the beautiful new home kit).

    Robert: Not normally in favour of players returning to clubs but this one is different. Raul has always had a great relationship with us Wolves fans and a clear passion for the club. He was clearly disappointed after his form understandably dropped after his horror injury and a move seemed the right thing at the time.

    This return seemed destined to happen and I'm sure he is as keen as mustard to rekindle some of the form that made him such a fan favourite. Could be an inspirational move that helps Wolves back to the top flight. Sí Señor!

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  10. Is returning Raul just what Wolves needed?

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    Si Senor, Raul Jimenez has returned to Wolves.

    The striker signed a two-year deal to return to the Molineux on Tuesday following the conclusion of his contract at Fulham.

    The Mexico international joined Wolves on loan from Benfica in 2018 to help the West Midlands side secure European football for the first time in 39 years before signing permanently for an additional four years at the club.

    Happy to see Jimenez back, Wolves fans?

    Is the return of a club legend just what the side needs after a dismal season in the Premier League?

    What can the Mexican bring to the Championship?

    Let us know your thoughts here and check back later to see a handful of your responses.

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  21. Wolves players continue World Cup preparations

    David Moller Wolfe, wearing Norway's white third kit, in action against Morocco on 7 JuneGetty Images

    Wolverhampton Wanderers trio David Moller Wolfe, Jose Sa and Ladislav Krejci were all in international action at the weekend as preparations for the World Cup ramp up.

    Wolfe started at left-back in Norway's 1-1 draw with Morocco on Sunday, goalkeeper Sa played the first half for Portugal in their 2-1 victory over Chile on Saturday and Krejci also featured in the opening 45 minutes of Czech Republic's 3-1 victory over Guatemala on Friday.

    There are another three Wolves players who will be in action at the tournament; South Korea's Hwang Hee-Chan, Uruguay's Santiago Bueno and Haiti's Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.

    Here is a reminder of the groups the Wolves players are in and who they will face, so you can keep an eye out for them once the World Cup begins on 11 June:

    • David Moller Wolfe, Norway - Group I: Iraq, Senegal and France

    • Jose Sa, Portugal - Group K: DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia

    • Ladislav Krejci, Czech Republic - Group A: South Korea, South Africa and Mexico

    • Hwang Hee-Chan, South Korea - Group A: Czech Republic, South Africa and Mexico

    • Santiago Bueno, Uruguay - Group H: Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Spain

    • Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Haiti - Group C: Scotland, Brazil and Morocco

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