Wolverhampton Wanderers: December 2009 Archives

Commons linked to Wolves

Derby boss Nigel Clough has admitted that there will be departures out of the club in January as Wolves are linked to Kris Commons.

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Berra warns teammates

Defender Christophe Berra has warned his Wolves teammates they will have to be on the ball in order to avoid a slip up at Tranmere.

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Stopper set for rapid Wolves return

Wolves are set to be boosted by the return of defender Christophe Berra in time for Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Tranmere.

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Midfielder linked as McCarthy admits cash uncertainty

Mick McCarthy says he does not know how much money he will have in January as Wolves have been linked to Aston Villa's Craig Gardner.

Three-goal mauling undeserved - McCarthy

Mick McCarthy felt his Wolves side were 'unlucky' not to get a result against Man City and the 3-0 scoreline flattered the visitors.

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Wolves chief 'happy' with progress

Mick McCarthy claims Wolves should still be positive about their survival hopes as they have amassed 19 points from 20 games so far.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-3 Manchester City

Two goals from Carlos Tevez and another from Javier Garrido gave Man City a comfortable win over Wolves at Molineux.

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FT:Wolves 0-3 Man City: Two goals from Carlos Tevez and a free-kick from Javier Garrido give City a comfortable win over Wolves

GOAL:Wolves 0-3 Man City: (87mins) Tevez drills home the third from the edge of the box.

GOAL:Wolves 0-2 Man City: (68mins) Garrido's 25 yard free-kick doubles City's lead.

HT:Wolves 0-1 Man City: A deflected goal from Carlos Tevez has given City a fortunate lead.

GOAL:Wolves 0-1 Man City: (33mins) Bellamy lays it off to Tevez who scores via a deflection.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Elokobi, Foley, Henry, Mancienne, Surman, Iwelumo, Doyle

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Richards, Petrov, Ireland, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez

Wolves without Ward for City

Wolves defender Stephen Ward is banned for the home clash with Man City so George Elokobi will come into the side.

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Boss bemoans harsh decision

Mick McCarthy has expressed his disappointed at Stephen Ward's sending off in Wolves' 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

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Liverpool 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Liverpool secured all three points against a brave Wolves side thwarted by the sending off of Stephen Ward.

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FT:Liverpool 2-0 Wolves: A deserved victory for Liverpool, with a sending off for Wolves changing the nature of the game

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 Wolves: Yossi Benayoun's deflected shot on 70mins doubled Liverpool's lead

GOAL:L'pool 1-0 Wlvs:Steven Gerrard scored with a header on 62mins to put Liverpool in front

HT:L'pool 0-0 Wlvs:An exciting half with Liverpool enjoying possession and Wolves defending well

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Foley, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Doyle

LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Aquilani, Lucas, Benayoun, Gerrard, Aurelio, Torres

Blues boss plays down Carsley link

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says he is unaware of Wolves' desire to bring Lee Carsley to Molineux.

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McCarthy to keep faith with same XI

Mick McCarthy says he will assess his options for the game against Liverpool but has no new injury concerns to trouble him.

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Wolves boss rules out striker move

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has ruled out a January transfer window bid for Newcastle striker Andy Carroll.

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Changes defended

Chief Executive Jez Moxey has responded to the Premier League's request for an explanation for the ten changes at Old Trafford.

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Moxey denies fall out

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has denied there is a problem between Mick McCarthy and chairman Steve Morgan following the Utd match.

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Players fully behind boss

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has been given the full backing of the players over his decision to rest players at Old Trafford.

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Midfielder eyed by McCarthy

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is said to be planning a raid on Birmingham City to try and land Lee Carsley for £1million.

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Boss happy with points not opinions

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says he will continue to do things his way and the day he is not trusted to do that he will leave.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 Burnley

Wolves have moved out of the bottom three and gone above Burnley who are without a win in seven after a 2-0 success at Molineux.

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FT:Wolves 2-0 Burnley:Wolves see out a comfortable win over a spirited Burnley side with goals from Doyle and Milijas the difference.

GOAL:Wolves 2-0 Burnley: (50mins)Doyle brings down a long ball and finishes from close range

HT:Wolves 1-0 Burnley:Milijas goal gives Wolves a deserved lead over a rather flat Burnley side.

GOAL:Wolves 1-0 Burnley: (15mins)Milijas tucks home a rebound from a parried Jarvis shot.

LINE UP: Jensen, Mears, Carlisle, Caldwell, Jordan, Alexander, Elliott, McDonald, Bikey, Eagles, Steven Fletcher

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Foley, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Doyle

McCarthy has had his fill over United selection

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has hit back at his critics and says he has more honesty and integrity in his little finger than any of them.

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Changes galore for McCarthy

Mick McCarthy will make wholesale changes for Sunday's game against Burnley with all of his first-team regulars set to return.

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Star makes fitness case

David Jones believes he is fit enough to start a game for Wolves after two months on the sidelines through injury.

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Mick has Wolves backing

Chief Executive Jez Moxey says Wolves fully back Mick McCarthy following his ten changes in the 3-0 defeat at Manchester United.

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McCarthy - I had to protect players

Mick McCarthy has defended his controversial decision to make 10 changes for his side's trip to Manchester United on Tuesday.

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Manchester United 3-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manchester United returned to winning ways with a regulation 3-0 home win over a much-changed Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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FT:Man Utd 3-0 Wolves: United cruised to a comfortable win against a Wolves team that struggled to impose itself.

GOAL:Man Utd 3-0 Wolves: (66mins) Antonio Valencia sealed the points with a sweet finish.

HT:Man Utd 2-0 Wolves: United cruised into a comfortable lead that slightly flattered them.

GOAL:Man Utd 2-0 Wolves: (43mins) Nemanja Vidic headed in a corner to double the lead.

GOAL:Man Utd 1-0 Wolves: (30mins) A needless handball lets Wayne Rooney score from the spot.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Elokobi, Zubar, Hill, Mancienne, Friend, Foley, Surman, Halford, Castillo, Maierhofer

LINE UP: Kuszczak, de Laet, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Scholes, Gibson, Valencia, Obertan, Berbatov, Rooney

Do or die for United - McCarthy

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy believes Tuesday's game with Manchester United is a must win one for the championship contenders.

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Discipline the key - boss

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is bracing himself for a backlash from Manchester United after they lost at home to Aston Villa.

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Edwards out for Wolves

Wolves will be without David Edwards for tonight's clash with Manchester United after he damaged ankle ligaments at Tottenham.

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Edwards blow for McCarthy

Wolves have been hit by another blow on the injury front with the news that David Edwards is facing up to three months out.

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Striker joy at return

Wolves striker Chris Iwelumo has admitted that the first half of the season has been a nightmare and the worst of his career.

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Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves are out of the Premier League's bottom three after hard fought 1-0 win over Spurs at White Hart Lane.

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FT:Tottenham 0-1 Wolves: Wolves defended superbly to record a crucial win as Spurs ran out of ideas in a second half of few chances.

HT:Tottenham 0-1 Wolves: Wolves defended well as Spurs struggled to create proper chances.

GOAL:Tottenham 0-1 Wolves: (3mins) Kevin Doyle gives Wolves the lead, heading in a free-kick.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Milijas, Henry, Edwards, Jarvis, Doyle, Ebanks-Blake

LINE UP: Gomes, Corluka, Dawson, Bassong, Assou-Ekotto, Lennon, Huddlestone, Palacios, Kranjcar, Keane, Defoe

Keogh blow stuns Wolves

Wolves striker Andy Keogh faces up to three months on the sidelines after he suffered a serious ankle injury in training.

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Defender boost for Mick

Ronald Zubar is expected to return for Wolves at Spurs but Andy Keogh, Michael Kightly and Chris Iwelumo are all out.

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No Nolan interest - Irvine

Alan Irvine has denied that Premier League Wolves have shown an interest in signing Preston defender Eddie Nolan.

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Festive cheer for McCarthy

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is hopeful that Ronald Zubar, Chris Iwelumo and David Jones will all be available for the festive period.

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New Year target for winger

Wolves winger Michael Kightly is targeting a return to the side in the New Year following surgery on his ankle.

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Keeper's goal warning

Keeper Marcus Hahnemann has warned the rest of the Premier League that there are plenty of set piece goals to come from the side.

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Players all back boss - Craddock

Despite coming under fire from a section of the crowd Jody Craddock believes Mick McCarthy has the full backing of the dressing room.

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Striker hopes improve

Wolves' hopes of landing striker Rob Hulse in the January transfer window have increased after the Rams admitted they need to sell.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 Bolton Wanderers

Goals from Jody Craddock and Nenad Milijas secure only Wolves' third win of the season to lift them off the bottom of the league.

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FT:Wlvs 2-1 Bolt:Wolves scrape a massive 3 points at Molineux but Bolton will wonder how they have left the game with nothing.

GOAL:Wlvs 2-1 Bolt:(79mins)Elmander nets from close range to put Bolton back in the game.

GOAL:Wlvs 2-0 Bolt:(62mins)Milijas nets a stunning 30-yard strike against the run of play.

HT:Wlvs 1-0 Bolt:Wolves take a deserved lead in at the break after a superb first-half display.

GOAL:Wvs 1-0 Bltn:(4mins)Jody Craddock gives Wolves a dream start with a rocket half volley

LINE UP: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Cahill, Andrew O'Brien, Samuel, Lee, Gardner, McCann, Cohen, Taylor, Klasnic

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Milijas, Henry, Edwards, Jarvis, Doyle, Ebanks-Blake

Race on for number one spot

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy will have to decide between Marcus Hahnemann or Wayne Hennessey for the keeper spot against Bolton.

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Injury blow for Wolves

Wolves keeper Matt Murray has been struck down by yet another injury problem and faces months on the sidelines.

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Wolves bid denied

Derby County have denied Wolves want Rob Hulse, following reports they have tabled a £3m bid for the striker.

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Winger 'lucky' to miss eight weeks

Wolves have been hit with some bad news on the injury front as Michael Kightly is set for an ankle operation and an eight-week lay-off.

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Striker linked with Wolves switch

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is set to make a move for Derby County striker Rob Hulse when the transfer window opens in the New Year.

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Commons linked to Wolves

Derby boss Nigel Clough has admitted that there will be departures out of the club in January as Wolves are linked to Kris Commons.

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Berra warns teammates

Defender Christophe Berra has warned his Wolves teammates they will have to be on the ball in order to avoid a slip up at Tranmere.

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Stopper set for rapid Wolves return

Wolves are set to be boosted by the return of defender Christophe Berra in time for Sunday's FA Cup third round tie against Tranmere.

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Midfielder linked as McCarthy admits cash uncertainty

Mick McCarthy says he does not know how much money he will have in January as Wolves have been linked to Aston Villa's Craig Gardner.

Three-goal mauling undeserved - McCarthy

Mick McCarthy felt his Wolves side were 'unlucky' not to get a result against Man City and the 3-0 scoreline flattered the visitors.

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Wolves chief 'happy' with progress

Mick McCarthy claims Wolves should still be positive about their survival hopes as they have amassed 19 points from 20 games so far.

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-3 Manchester City

Two goals from Carlos Tevez and another from Javier Garrido gave Man City a comfortable win over Wolves at Molineux.

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FT:Wolves 0-3 Man City: Two goals from Carlos Tevez and a free-kick from Javier Garrido give City a comfortable win over Wolves

GOAL:Wolves 0-3 Man City: (87mins) Tevez drills home the third from the edge of the box.

GOAL:Wolves 0-2 Man City: (68mins) Garrido's 25 yard free-kick doubles City's lead.

HT:Wolves 0-1 Man City: A deflected goal from Carlos Tevez has given City a fortunate lead.

GOAL:Wolves 0-1 Man City: (33mins) Bellamy lays it off to Tevez who scores via a deflection.

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Zubar, Craddock, Berra, Elokobi, Foley, Henry, Mancienne, Surman, Iwelumo, Doyle

LINE UP: Given, Zabaleta, Toure, Kompany, Richards, Petrov, Ireland, De Jong, Barry, Bellamy, Tevez

Wolves without Ward for City

Wolves defender Stephen Ward is banned for the home clash with Man City so George Elokobi will come into the side.

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Boss bemoans harsh decision

Mick McCarthy has expressed his disappointed at Stephen Ward's sending off in Wolves' 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

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Liverpool 2-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers

Liverpool secured all three points against a brave Wolves side thwarted by the sending off of Stephen Ward.

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FT:Liverpool 2-0 Wolves: A deserved victory for Liverpool, with a sending off for Wolves changing the nature of the game

GOAL:Liverpool 2-0 Wolves: Yossi Benayoun's deflected shot on 70mins doubled Liverpool's lead

GOAL:L'pool 1-0 Wlvs:Steven Gerrard scored with a header on 62mins to put Liverpool in front

HT:L'pool 0-0 Wlvs:An exciting half with Liverpool enjoying possession and Wolves defending well

LINE UP: Hahnemann, Stearman, Craddock, Berra, Ward, Foley, Henry, Milijas, Jarvis, Ebanks-Blake, Doyle

LINE UP: Reina, Johnson, Carragher, Agger, Insua, Aquilani, Lucas, Benayoun, Gerrard, Aurelio, Torres

Blues boss plays down Carsley link

Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish says he is unaware of Wolves' desire to bring Lee Carsley to Molineux.

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McCarthy to keep faith with same XI

Mick McCarthy says he will assess his options for the game against Liverpool but has no new injury concerns to trouble him.

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