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Football Weekly Wolves ditch Vítor Pereira and are Liverpool back on track? – Football Weekly podcast
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Nov 3, 2025 Wolves have parted ways with Vítor Pereira after a heavy defeat, sparking discussions about leadership and transfer strategies. The panel examines whether Jorge Mendes' influence is fading at Portuguese-linked clubs. Liverpool's recent victory raises questions about their recovery and integration of new signings. A tactical breakdown of Manchester City's win highlights Cherki's impact, while West Ham's surprising victory against Newcastle showcases a young star's emergence. The episode closes with reflections on Southampton's struggles and the excitement of FA Cup giant-killings.
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Wolves' Structural Decline
- Wolves' problems run deeper than Pereira's coaching and stem from repeated sales and poor recruitment.
- Barry Glendenning argues the owner and transfer policy have long undermined the squad's quality.
The Short-Lived Pereira Effect
- Vítor Pereira often delivers an immediate positive bump then collapses after a few months.
- Jonathan Wilson calls Pereira a short-term fixer whose impact rarely endures beyond a season.
Recruitment Quality Has Fallen
- Agents' influence at Wolves appears to have waned and recruitment quality dropped.
- Philippe Auclair suggests Mendes' player pipeline no longer delivers top-level incoming talent.