Wolverhampton Wanderers: August 2009 Archives

Wolves secure midfield loan swoop

Wolves have snapped up Red Star Belgrade's Ecuador international midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan.

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Strikers in Wolves link

Wolves have been linked with Rapid Vienna striker Stefan Maierhofer and Newcastle hitman Andy Carroll ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

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Wolves strike pair backed by boss

Mick McCarthy is tipping both new boy Kevin Doyle and Andy Keogh to score goals for Wolves after they impressed together against Hull.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Hull City

Wolves came from behind to draw with Hull and claim their first home point of the season after an entertaining clash at Molineux.

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FT:Wolves 1-1 Hull: The points are shared after an entertaining, end-to-end clash at Molineux

GOAL:Wolves 1-1 Hull: (46mins) Stearman's half-volley from Craddock's flick-on levels

HT:Wolves 0-1 Hull: A frantic first half with both sides battling hard ends with Hull on top

GOAL:Wolves 0-1 Hull: (3mins) Geovanni nods in Hunt's cross at the far post

LINE UP: Myhill, Zayatte, Turner, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Ghilas, Olofinjana, Kilbane, Hunt, Geovanni, Folan

LINE UP: Hennessey, Stearman, Craddock, Mancienne, Elokobi, Halford, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Doyle, Keogh

Doyle closes in on start

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is set to hand record signing Kevin Doyle his full debut against Hull on Saturday.

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McCarthy urged to do a deal

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is expected to complete a last minute move for Reading midfielder James Harper before Tuesday.

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Vokes wants more action

Wolves youngster Sam Vokes hopes his impressive Carling Cup display will earn him the chance to play in the Premier League.

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Wolves eye fresh Royals raid

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is set to make a fresh £1.8million bid for Reading midfielder James Harper in the next few days.

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Injury boost for striker's

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has been handed a boost on the injury front as Kevin Doyle and Sylvan Ebank-Blake could play on Saturday.

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Stars rested for Tigers clash

Mick McCarthy will recall all his top stars for the clash with Hull on Saturday afternoon after resting an entire XI on Tuesday.

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PENS:Wolves 0-0 Swindon:Wolves reach round three of the Carling Cup 6-5 on pens after a 0-0 draw

ET:Wolves 0-0 Swindon:Marshall hit the post in the 2nd half for Swindon but it is extra time.

HT:Wolves 0-0 Swindon: All square at the break at Molineux but Swindon hit the woodwork twice.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Collins, Berra, Elokobi, Mendez-Laing, David Jones, Surman, Hill, Doyle, Vokes.

LINE UP: Lucas, Amankwaah, Cuthbert, Greer, Kennedy, Douglas, McGovern, Easton, McNamee, Paynter, Obadeyi.

Mick plans Swindon switch

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says the Carling Cup is a competition they want to win but he will be rotating his players.

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Boss to ring changes

Wolves go into tonight's Carling Cup clash with Swindon without six of their big name players but Kevin Doyle is likely to start.

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McCarthy to spread the load

Defender Ronald Zubar may feature for Wolves against Swindon in the Carling Cup this week as Mick McCarthy looks to use his full squad.

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Wolves chief tips his boys to survive

Mick McCarthy claims he has seen enough evidence that his Wolves side can cope with the Premier League after their first three games.

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Manchester City 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Man City claimed their first home win of the season thanks to Emmanuel Adebayor but were given a scare by newly-promoted Wolves.

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FT:Man City 1-0 Wolves: Wolves hit the bar in the second half but City hang on to claim all three points

HT:Man City 1-0 Wolves:City have dominated but have Given to thank after a fine save from Jarvis

GOAL:Man City 1-0 Wolves: (17mins) Tevez's pass finds Adebayor who opens the scoring

LINE UP: Hennessey, Stearman, Craddock, Mancienne, Ward, Henry, Halford, Edwards, Jarvis, Milijas, Keogh

LINE UP: Given, Richards, Dunne, Toure, Bridge, Wright-Phillips, Ireland, Barry, Tevez, Adebayor, Robinho

Wanderers without key pair

Wolves are still without striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and defender Kevin Foley for Saturday's trip to Man City.

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Craddock confident despite City spending

Defender Jody Craddock insists Wolves are ready for Manchester City, despite their huge summer spending spree.

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McCarthy in Faye deal link

Mick McCarthy is set to swoop for Stoke City midfielder Amdy Faye to bolster his Wolves squad and provide competition for Karl Henry.

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Bennett set to fly nest for Seagulls

Wolves midfielder Elliott Bennett is poised to join League One outfit Brighton, according to a report.

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We can do it - boss

Following their first win of the season at Wigan, Mick McCarthy has now predicted Wolves will survive in the Premiership.

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McCarthy delighted with win

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy described himself 'delighted' after watching his side pick up their first points of the season.

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Wigan Athletic 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves secured their first three points of the new campaign thanks to a solitary goal from Andy Keogh at the DW Stadium.

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FT:Wigan 0-1 Wolves: Wolves secure their first three points of the season thanks to Andy Keogh's goal on six minutes.

HT:Wigan 0-1 Wolves: Wigan applied the pressure at the end of the half but Wolves still lead.

GOAL:Wigan 0-1 Wolves: (6mins) Andy Keogh gives Wolves an early lead with a headed shot.

LINE UP: Hennessey, Stearman, Craddock, Mancienne, Stephen Ward, Halford, Edwards, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Keogh

LINE UP: Kirkland, Melchiot, Scharner, Bramble, Figueroa, N'Zogbia, Thomas, Brown, Koumas, Gomez, Rodallega

Sam could be the man

Wolves striker Sam Vokes is looking to take the most of his opportunity in the first team if it comes against Wigan.

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Duo set to miss Latics clash

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is once again expected to be without Kevin Doyle and Christophe Berra for tonight's clash at Wigan.

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Striker's injury vow

Wolves striker Kevin Doyle says he will never again play whilst carrying an injury after he lost his form at Reading.

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Injury worry for Wolves

Wolves have suffered a blow on the injury front as striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake has picked up a hamstring problem.

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Duff heading South

Fulham are expected to complete the £4m signing of Newcastle winger Damien Duff beating Wolves who also wanted him.

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Wolves back in for Royals ace

Wolves are hoping to wrap up a deal for James Harper after Reading revealed that a deal is back on again.

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Injuries stack up for Mick

Wolves are without Christophe Berra against West Ham while there are fears Kevin Doyle could be out for a month.

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Defender signs on

Wolves have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne on a season-long loan deal.

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Wolves join striker race

Wolves have joined both Wigan and Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace's young striker Victor Moses.

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Defender deal closer

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has played down speculation linking Michael Mancienne with a permanent £4m switch to Molineux.

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Murray in a hurry

Wolves' luckless keeper Matt Murry is targeting a return to first team training within the next eight weeks.

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Defender set to sign

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is closing in on a deal to bring Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne into the club on a season long loan.

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Stearman hails Wolves' defensive strength

Richard Stearman does not know if he will start Wolves' Premier League opener against West Ham due to the defensive strength in depth.

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Baggies hijack Wolves winger deal

West Brom are reportedly set to snatch Wolves trialist Jerome Thomas, while Bobo Balde has failed to earn a contract at Molineux.

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McCarthy not giving up on striker

Kevin Doyle boosted his hopes of playing in Wolves' Premier League clash with a 20-minute run-out against Real Valladolid.

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Balde facing Wolves D-Day

Mick McCarthy has confirmed he will decide whether to hand trial defender Bobo Balde a contract before Wolves' Premier League opener.

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Doyle gives McCarthy injury boost

Wolves have recieved a massive boost ahead of the new season with the news that Kevin Doyle has returned to training.

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McCarthy ends pursuit of winger

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has dropped his interest in Reading midfielder James Harper but has refused to outline his reasons.

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Bull backs Wanderers for league

Wolves legend Steve Bull has backed his old side to challenge for the title within the next five years.

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Winger in Wolves talks

Reading midfielder James Harper is in talks with Wolves over a switch to the Premier League new boys.

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Wolves chief hails Irons show

Mick McCarthy was pleased with his Wolves side's display as they continued their pre-season preparations with a 4-2 win at Scunthorpe.

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Wolves wait for Ancelotti's defender decision

Mick McCarthy is still hoping that Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti will agree to loan defender Michael Mancienne to Wolves.

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Jarvis ready for Wolves fight

Matt Jarvis is hoping to impress in Wolves' friendly at Scunthorpe on Tuesday as he targets a place in the side to face West Ham.

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Wolves chief hints at number one choice

Mick McCarthy has hinted that Wayne Hennessey will start the Premier League season as Wolves first-choice goalkeeper.

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Szelesi fails to win Wolves deal

Mick McCarthy has revealed that he will not be making a bid to take Hungary international right-back Zoltan Szelesi to Wolves.

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Hitman to miss Wolves PL curtain-raiser

Wolves have been hit by the news record signing Kevin Doyle will not be fit to start the new season due to a hernia operation.

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Wolves secure midfield loan swoop

Wolves have snapped up Red Star Belgrade's Ecuador international midfielder Segundo Castillo on a season-long loan.

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Strikers in Wolves link

Wolves have been linked with Rapid Vienna striker Stefan Maierhofer and Newcastle hitman Andy Carroll ahead of Tuesday's deadline.

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Wolves strike pair backed by boss

Mick McCarthy is tipping both new boy Kevin Doyle and Andy Keogh to score goals for Wolves after they impressed together against Hull.

More: Wolves strike pair backed by boss |

Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Hull City

Wolves came from behind to draw with Hull and claim their first home point of the season after an entertaining clash at Molineux.

More: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Hull City |

FT:Wolves 1-1 Hull: The points are shared after an entertaining, end-to-end clash at Molineux

GOAL:Wolves 1-1 Hull: (46mins) Stearman's half-volley from Craddock's flick-on levels

HT:Wolves 0-1 Hull: A frantic first half with both sides battling hard ends with Hull on top

GOAL:Wolves 0-1 Hull: (3mins) Geovanni nods in Hunt's cross at the far post

LINE UP: Myhill, Zayatte, Turner, Mouyokolo, Dawson, Ghilas, Olofinjana, Kilbane, Hunt, Geovanni, Folan

LINE UP: Hennessey, Stearman, Craddock, Mancienne, Elokobi, Halford, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Doyle, Keogh

Doyle closes in on start

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is set to hand record signing Kevin Doyle his full debut against Hull on Saturday.

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McCarthy urged to do a deal

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is expected to complete a last minute move for Reading midfielder James Harper before Tuesday.

More: McCarthy urged to do a deal |

Vokes wants more action

Wolves youngster Sam Vokes hopes his impressive Carling Cup display will earn him the chance to play in the Premier League.

More: Vokes wants more action |

Wolves eye fresh Royals raid

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is set to make a fresh £1.8million bid for Reading midfielder James Harper in the next few days.

More: Wolves eye fresh Royals raid |

Injury boost for striker's

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has been handed a boost on the injury front as Kevin Doyle and Sylvan Ebank-Blake could play on Saturday.

More: Injury boost for striker's |

Stars rested for Tigers clash

Mick McCarthy will recall all his top stars for the clash with Hull on Saturday afternoon after resting an entire XI on Tuesday.

More: Stars rested for Tigers clash |

PENS:Wolves 0-0 Swindon:Wolves reach round three of the Carling Cup 6-5 on pens after a 0-0 draw

ET:Wolves 0-0 Swindon:Marshall hit the post in the 2nd half for Swindon but it is extra time.

HT:Wolves 0-0 Swindon: All square at the break at Molineux but Swindon hit the woodwork twice.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Collins, Berra, Elokobi, Mendez-Laing, David Jones, Surman, Hill, Doyle, Vokes.

LINE UP: Lucas, Amankwaah, Cuthbert, Greer, Kennedy, Douglas, McGovern, Easton, McNamee, Paynter, Obadeyi.

Mick plans Swindon switch

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says the Carling Cup is a competition they want to win but he will be rotating his players.

More: Mick plans Swindon switch |

Boss to ring changes

Wolves go into tonight's Carling Cup clash with Swindon without six of their big name players but Kevin Doyle is likely to start.

More: Boss to ring changes |

McCarthy to spread the load

Defender Ronald Zubar may feature for Wolves against Swindon in the Carling Cup this week as Mick McCarthy looks to use his full squad.

More: McCarthy to spread the load |

Wolves chief tips his boys to survive

Mick McCarthy claims he has seen enough evidence that his Wolves side can cope with the Premier League after their first three games.

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