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  10. 'This is a huge punt - again'

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    A bearded Wolves boss Cesar Peixoto wearing a grey suit jacket and white t-shirt smiling while signing his contractWolverhampton Wanderers

    Cesar Peixoto is starting work as the new Wolves manager.

    The former Portugal international has replaced Rob Edwards at Molineux on a two-year contact.

    This will be Peixoto's first experience of English football having managed exclusively in his homeland where he took Gil Vicente to sixth place in the Primeira Liga last season.

    Wolves fans have been sending us their views on the appointment and here is a selection of their thoughts:

    Simon - A lot will hinge on how he engages with those quality Wolves players who currently feel very let down by the club's handling of the Edwards sacking. There's then the thorny issue of effective recruitment, and not just bringing in average stock from the Mendes portfolio.

    David - So, Fosun appoint a man who has no experience outside Portugal, has never won anything, and has never stayed at any club for any length of time. And that is better than staying with Edwards who, despite being flawed, has a far better track record in the division we are in. He won't last a season, obviously.

    James - One decent season in the Portuguese league does not a complete manager make. This is a huge punt, again. If he lasts the whole season, he will have done better than Edwards, Pereira, O'Neil and Lopetegui. The list goes on. Maybe he will be the answer, or maybe we will be doing this all again in December.

    Lauro - Presumably this is to be followed by a plethora of less unknown talent from Portugal and the hope that we can replicate the Nuno era. I sincerely hope lightning does strikes twice.

    Ken - The last six managers have been let down so it is difficult to have much confidence going forward. Hope I am wrong and that out of darkness comes light, but it is looking like this club will have no long-term stability as long as Fosun are in charge.

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    Robin - Provided he is given the backing to bring in new players then I see no reason why he can't turn things around. If the squad stays mainly the same then I think it will be another struggle next season.

    Pete - Peixoto seems to have a structure he likes and has used it effectively. That identity is something we have really lacked since Nuno. A focus on the system and on set-pieces is needed. Wolves potentially have the tools (with a few key additions needed) to execute. There is potential for a new golden period.

    Dan - I was buying into the Edwards plan to steady the ship and try to get promoted straight away. He knew the Championship and had good knowledge of teams in it. The new boss will need to learn very quickly,

    Tommy - I'm not overly excited about this relatively unknown Portuguese manager although I'd love to be wrong! Still, we needed a change and we've got it, so let's hope Fosun hand Mendes the cheque book and tell him to get some decent players.

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  15. Can Peixoto take Wolves back to the Premier League?

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    Cesar Peixoto made on senior international appearance for Portugal

    Wolves have named Portugal international Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach to replace Rob Edwards who was sacked last week.

    The 46-year-old guided Gil Vicente to sixth place in the Primeira Liga last season having also managed Moreirense and Pacos de Ferreira in the Portuguese top flight.

    He becomes the third manager at Molineux in seven months after the dismissals of Edwards and his predecessor, Vitor Pereira in 2025-26.

    So, can Peixoto lead Wolves back to the Premier League at the first time of asking after they finished bottom, 21 points adrift of safety last season?

    Send us your thoughts here and come back later to read some of the thoughts of some supporters.

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  25. Jimenez and Krejci score historic World Cup goals

    Side-by-side images of Raul Jimenez, wearing Mexico's green home kit with red and white trim, clenching his fist and shouting to celebrate his goal against South Africa, and Ladislav Krejci, wearing the Czech Republic's white away kit with gold accents, celebrating his goal with his arms outstretched.Getty Images

    Wolves striker Raul Jimenez scored his first World Cup goal for Mexico on Thursday in front of a packed-out home crowd during their 2-0 victory against South Africa.

    The opening game between the two sides was eventful, with the visitors receiving two red cards in the second half while Cesar Montes was also dismissed for the hosts in added time.

    Mexico, one of three countries hosting this year's World Cup alongside Canada and the USA, were already leading the contest after nine minutes before Jimenez nodded in the second to secure the win and leave the 35-year-old, who re-joined Wolves on Tuesday, emotional.

    Jimenez's club team-mate Ladislav Krejci also found his way onto the scoresheet for the first time in the competition after the Czech Republic captain opened the scoring against South Korea with a header in the 59th minute.

    It marked the first goal for the side in the World Cup in 20 years, but they were unable to claim the victory after South Korea came back from behind to win 2-1.

    Fellow Wolves player Hwang Hee-Chan also made an appearance during the match, coming off the bench for the Asian side in the 62nd minute.

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