Date: Thursday 25.07.19
Venue: Molineux
Kick-off: 19.45
For their first Europa League game, Wolves’ opponents are Crusaders FC.
Wolves enter the competition at the second qualifying round whilst Crusaders sailed through the previous round, beating opponents B36 Tórshavn 5-2 on aggregate over 2 legs.
Crusaders are based in Belfast and play their home games at the Seaview Stadium which they share with Newington FC. The stadium has a capacity of 3,383.
The first leg of this round will be at Molineux which will give the home crowd the chance to see Wolves in European competition for the first time in 19 years.
If Wolves’ foreign players had previously found the British weather somewhat challenging after what they were used to in their home countries, returning to England will surely be a blessed relief for them after the stifling 30-degree heat and 90% humidity of China from where they have just returned bringing with them the Premier League Asia Trophy after beating champions Man City 3-2 on penalties in the final on Saturday.
Squad comparisons
Crusaders: Squad size 24
Average age 28.4
Foreigners 3
Internationals 0
Squad value £225,000
Wolves: Squad size 18
Average age 25
Foreigners 12
Internationals 10
Squad value £267,000,000
The winner of this round (after 2 legs) will play Pyunek of Armenia or Jablonec from Czech Republic in the third qualifying round.
Wolves v Crusaders Match Preview [LIVE]
posted on 24/7/19
Jiminez and Saiss back in training this week but unlikely to be starters on Thursday. Maybe on the bench.
Matt Doherty won’t feature against Crusaders though as he is still struggling with a knee injury
posted on 24/7/19
comment by Cinciwolf---- jealous little scottish to$$er (U11551)
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comment by Oldgoldilox - 1 Carl Ikeme (U17303)
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comment by Cinciwolf---- jealous little scottish to$$er (U11551)
posted 1 hour, 50 minutes ago
After today's events I imagine you will be looking to get back to the UK to live as quickly as possible anyway Gem
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Actually Gem, can we all come and live with you?
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I know Wolfie has room and will gladly help out.
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Actually Cinci, if our move goes ahead we'll be going from a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house to a 2/2 condo and going from our screened porch to a balcony. So no room at Wolfie's Inn.
posted on 24/7/19
I guess if Doherty isn't fit, then Traore will start at right wing back, rather than switch Jonny and play Vinagre on the left.
posted on 24/7/19
There are some who think Wolves have a chance of winning on Thursday. One bookmaker has Wolves at 1/125 and Crusaders at 100/1
posted on 24/7/19
Something new at Molineux on Thursday. Nothing can be bought inside the ground for cash. All purchases must be made by contactless card.
Money has a limited lifespan it seems
posted on 24/7/19
The U23s face the considerable challenge of playing away at both Kidderminster and Hereford tonight. The academy players will be split between the two venues so most will get a game somewhere. Sounds like there will be games for a couple of our forgotten friends like Jordan Graham and Harry Burgoyne.
The game at Hereford is a testimonial for former Wolves youngster Ryan Green who has spent most of his time playing for the Bulls but started as a youngster at Wolves. Tipped to be a future star at one stage at Molineux when he took the record off Ryan Giggs for being the youngest player ever to represent Wales.
posted on 24/7/19
Nuno confirmed today that Dion Sanderson and Taylor Perry will be in the Wolves squad tomorrow
posted on 24/7/19
Interesting starter for Wolves at Hereford tonight is Rafael Nya. Bonatini and Ashley Seal also in the team
posted on 24/7/19
In the game at Kiddie there is Buur, Graham, Ennis, Deslandes plus the highly rated signing from the Man City academy Ed Francis
posted on 24/7/19
Kidderminster 5 up just after the break. 4 from their striker Chambers, 3 of them penalties