Steve Madeley
@stevemadeley78.bsky.social
Football writer for The Athletic FC, focusing mainly on Wolves. Father of two, lover of cricket.
FULL-TIME
WOLVES 0-2 PALACE
Hard to know whether to be encouraged or not. On one hand there was much more intensity and purpose about Wolves. But despite that they still lost and rarely looked like coming back once they were behind. And in a way that makes the defeat even more demoralising. #WWFC
WOLVES 0-2 PALACE
Hard to know whether to be encouraged or not. On one hand there was much more intensity and purpose about Wolves. But despite that they still lost and rarely looked like coming back once they were behind. And in a way that makes the defeat even more demoralising. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
FULL-TIME
WOLVES 0-2 PALACE
Hard to know whether to be encouraged or not. On one hand there was much more intensity and purpose about Wolves. But despite that they still lost and rarely looked like coming back once they were behind. And in a way that makes the defeat even more demoralising. #WWFC
WOLVES 0-2 PALACE
Hard to know whether to be encouraged or not. On one hand there was much more intensity and purpose about Wolves. But despite that they still lost and rarely looked like coming back once they were behind. And in a way that makes the defeat even more demoralising. #WWFC
Should've said on the left, obviously! #WWFC
Chance for Wolves as Hwang sets Moller Wolfe away on the right and he pulls the ball to the near post but Arias gets his shot all wrong with Strand Larsen probably better placed behind him. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Should've said on the left, obviously! #WWFC
Chance for Wolves as Hwang sets Moller Wolfe away on the right and he pulls the ball to the near post but Arias gets his shot all wrong with Strand Larsen probably better placed behind him. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Chance for Wolves as Hwang sets Moller Wolfe away on the right and he pulls the ball to the near post but Arias gets his shot all wrong with Strand Larsen probably better placed behind him. #WWFC
Hwang's pass towards Strand Larsen is cut out, a couple of passes later it's at the feet of Pinot and he bends a fine shot into the top corner. Wolves had built up a bit of momentum but it's vanished in a few minutes. #WWFC
0-2. Superb strike by Pinot probably kills off Wolves, who have done plenty right in the 2nd half. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Hwang's pass towards Strand Larsen is cut out, a couple of passes later it's at the feet of Pinot and he bends a fine shot into the top corner. Wolves had built up a bit of momentum but it's vanished in a few minutes. #WWFC
Goal given after a long VAR check. Not sure why that took so long. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Goal given after a long VAR check. Not sure why that took so long. #WWFC
Corner comes in, Wharton's shot takes a deflection and falls to Munoz, who stabs home. Johnstone had no chance. VAR checking for possible offside. #WWFC
GOAL. Munoz fires Palace in front. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Corner comes in, Wharton's shot takes a deflection and falls to Munoz, who stabs home. Johnstone had no chance. VAR checking for possible offside. #WWFC
It's been all Wolves for the last 5 minutes but a huge chance has just gone begging for Palace. Sarr, over the bar from a left-wing pull-back. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It's been all Wolves for the last 5 minutes but a huge chance has just gone begging for Palace. Sarr, over the bar from a left-wing pull-back. #WWFC
Two big openings for Wolves in the opening minutes of the 2nd half. First Arokodare tried to pass to Munetsi when he should probably have had a shot. Cut out. Then Munetsi fired over after a corner dropped for him. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Two big openings for Wolves in the opening minutes of the 2nd half. First Arokodare tried to pass to Munetsi when he should probably have had a shot. Cut out. Then Munetsi fired over after a corner dropped for him. #WWFC
HALF-TIME
WOLVES 0-0 PALACE
Some positives for Rob Edwards in his first 45 minutes, most notably the intensity levels and desire to defend have clearly increased.
But there is still a painful lack of quality in key moments. Still, he will take the little wins where he can get them. #WWFC
WOLVES 0-0 PALACE
Some positives for Rob Edwards in his first 45 minutes, most notably the intensity levels and desire to defend have clearly increased.
But there is still a painful lack of quality in key moments. Still, he will take the little wins where he can get them. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
HALF-TIME
WOLVES 0-0 PALACE
Some positives for Rob Edwards in his first 45 minutes, most notably the intensity levels and desire to defend have clearly increased.
But there is still a painful lack of quality in key moments. Still, he will take the little wins where he can get them. #WWFC
WOLVES 0-0 PALACE
Some positives for Rob Edwards in his first 45 minutes, most notably the intensity levels and desire to defend have clearly increased.
But there is still a painful lack of quality in key moments. Still, he will take the little wins where he can get them. #WWFC
Bit of controversy as Wolves hammer the ball forward and Strand Larsen goes through on goal but is pulled up for a foul on Lacroix. Replay suggests it probably was a push but in the age of VAR, surely Anthony Taylor has to give Strand Larsen the chance to finish and then blow the whistle. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Bit of controversy as Wolves hammer the ball forward and Strand Larsen goes through on goal but is pulled up for a foul on Lacroix. Replay suggests it probably was a push but in the age of VAR, surely Anthony Taylor has to give Strand Larsen the chance to finish and then blow the whistle. #WWFC
Close for Wolves as Joao Gomes's free-kick deflects off Wharton, Henderson can only parry but the rebound gets to Krejki too quickly and he sends it over. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Close for Wolves as Joao Gomes's free-kick deflects off Wharton, Henderson can only parry but the rebound gets to Krejki too quickly and he sends it over. #WWFC
Huge chance for Palace as the ball goes over the top, Krejki tries to cut it out but fails and leaves a big hole for Mateta to run into. He's one-on-one with Johnstone but fires wide. Big let-off for Wolves #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Huge chance for Palace as the ball goes over the top, Krejki tries to cut it out but fails and leaves a big hole for Mateta to run into. He's one-on-one with Johnstone but fires wide. Big let-off for Wolves #WWFC
Ref has given a free-kick for a foul but Moller Wolfe on Sarr but VAR is checking to see whether it's a penalty. It was close but looks like the original decision stands. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Ref has given a free-kick for a foul but Moller Wolfe on Sarr but VAR is checking to see whether it's a penalty. It was close but looks like the original decision stands. #WWFC
Strand Larsen turns on the edge of the box and fires a shot that doesn't go too far wide. Pretty cagey start but I'd say Wolves have edged it. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Strand Larsen turns on the edge of the box and fires a shot that doesn't go too far wide. Pretty cagey start but I'd say Wolves have edged it. #WWFC
There's been no official announcement (at least not one I'm aware of) but Paul Trollope is on the Wolves bench alongside Rob Edwards and Harry Watling. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There's been no official announcement (at least not one I'm aware of) but Paul Trollope is on the Wolves bench alongside Rob Edwards and Harry Watling. #WWFC
Teams out at Molineux. Rob Edwards has been announced to the crowd. And Hi Ho Silver Lining is back as the pre-match song. And the ground is suddenly really loud. It was never rocket science, was it?! #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Teams out at Molineux. Rob Edwards has been announced to the crowd. And Hi Ho Silver Lining is back as the pre-match song. And the ground is suddenly really loud. It was never rocket science, was it?! #WWFC
Right, let's see what Rob Edwards can do with this lot... Molineux looking damp and feeling cold but if Wolves are to ignite any faint hopes of survival you feel there has to be a dramatic new-manager bounce, starting now. #WWFC
November 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Right, let's see what Rob Edwards can do with this lot... Molineux looking damp and feeling cold but if Wolves are to ignite any faint hopes of survival you feel there has to be a dramatic new-manager bounce, starting now. #WWFC
Rob Edwards knows Middlesbrough fans will feel "let down" but he says he could not live with the regret of turning down Wolves. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #WWFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Wolves head coach role ‘something I have always dreamed of’, Rob Edwards says
The 42-year-old was appointed on a three-and-a-half year deal this month to replace Vitor Pereira.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Rob Edwards knows Middlesbrough fans will feel "let down" but he says he could not live with the regret of turning down Wolves. @theathleticfc.bsky.social #WWFC
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Reposted by Steve Madeley
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to attend a meeting at the White House, on a day when U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the Oval Office, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic.
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Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend White House meeting as Trump hosts Saudi Prince MBS
Ronaldo's appearance in Washington, D.C., will mark his first known return to the U.S. in over a decade
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to attend a meeting at the White House, on a day when U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the Oval Office, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic.
@henrybushnell.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
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Reposted by Steve Madeley
Nasser Hussain has joined The Athletic as a columnist as part of our coverage of the Ashes, which begin on Friday in Perth.
“This series usually defines England captains and coaches, and this one will.”
Hussain will return to provide analysis for The Athletic after each Test.
“This series usually defines England captains and coaches, and this one will.”
Hussain will return to provide analysis for The Athletic after each Test.
Nasser Hussain interview: ‘The Ashes defines England captains and coaches’
The former England captain is joining The Athletic's Ashes coverage - he can't wait for the talking to stop and the cricket to start
theathletic.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Nasser Hussain has joined The Athletic as a columnist as part of our coverage of the Ashes, which begin on Friday in Perth.
“This series usually defines England captains and coaches, and this one will.”
Hussain will return to provide analysis for The Athletic after each Test.
“This series usually defines England captains and coaches, and this one will.”
Hussain will return to provide analysis for The Athletic after each Test.