Gary Lineker Raves About Nuno

Former England striker Gary Lineker has lavished praise on Wolves manager Nuno Espírito Santo, describing him as an "outstanding" tactician.

Lineker was speaking after watching Wolves beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford on Monday night, a result that left the Red Devils stunned.

And the Match of the Day presenter was full of admiration for the Portuguese boss, who has transformed Wolves from a Championship also-rans into a top-six Premier League team.

"Nuno is an outstanding tactician," Lineker said. "He's got a great understanding of the game. He's got a great team and I think they're a very, very good team."

Lineker, who played for Leicester City, Barcelona, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur among others during his playing career, was also full of praise for Wolves' defensive display against United.

"Wolves' defence was outstanding," he said. "They were very, very solid. They nullified United's attacking threat and they were very effective on the counter-attack."

Lineker's praise for Nuno and his team will only serve to fuel the growing sense of optimism at Molineux, where the fans have been waiting for years for a team to challenge for the top six.

"Wolves have been a bit of a journey, but they've been a very, very good team for a long time," Lineker added.

And with Nuno at the helm, who knows what the future holds for this talented young team?

Author's Summary: Gary Lineker's praise for Nuno Espírito Santo highlights the Wolves manager's tactical genius and his team's impressive defensive display against Manchester United.

Hammers News — 2025-11-25

Gary Lineker Raves About Nuno

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