Steve Bull: Raul Jimenez will be gutted - but Wolves must rise to the derby challenge
Legend Steve Bull is hoping Wolves can deliver a derby victory for supporters this weekend…
The nerves are building ahead of the big derby - and Wolves will have to do it without their star striker Raul Jimenez. Let’s just hope they can deliver.
Raul will be absolutely gutted. I know a lot of fans are asking why he was played at Everton, but I have always said you can get injured falling off the kerb or anywhere in the house.
As a player, you want to play every single game. So, for me, it was the right decision to play Raul, all day long.
A lot of people might think, ‘What is Bully on about?’ But all I ever wanted to do was play every game and score goals.
You cannot knock Raul for that. He will probably have been knocking on Cesar Peixoto’s door, saying he wants more minutes and wants to get fitter and fitter.
It is very unfortunate. Raul will be champing at the bit on the sidelines, thinking, ‘I wish I could be out there.’
I think it will be Adam Armstrong to lead the line, and he will be determined to get on the scoresheet.
I am a bit nervous about the big game because there is so much hype around it. All we want is to win it for the fans.
I just hope it is a proper derby - goals, good football and plenty for the supporters to cheer about.
We have been in and out of form and probably have not hit our peak yet. West Brom are finding their form, too, so they will come into the game with plenty of confidence.
But a derby is totally different. You have got to roll your sleeves up, give it everything and make sure that 12th man behind you is involved.
If I was in that dressing room beforehand, I would tell the players to give 100 per cent. That is all the fans want to see. Give it your best shot and try to get these supporters the three points they have been waiting for.
I do not shout from the rooftops before a game. I would rather do that when it is done.
But you will not want to speak to me if we lose, because I will be sad and downhearted. Hopefully, though, I will be absolutely elated.
To the fans - come and enjoy the game, behave yourselves and cheer your team on!
It will be a brilliant atmosphere, no doubt. Have a laugh, have a joke about it, and take it on the chin whether you win or lose.
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