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Wolves reserves took the three points against Huddersfield Town at RAF Cosford last night thanks to a late strike from Cedric Roussel, a volley into the net from just outside the Huddersfield box.
The win lifted Terry Connor’s reserve team up to third spot in the Avon Insurance Premier League table, but it wasn't all good news French defender Ludovic Pollet had to be replaced shortly after an hour last night when he suffered a recurrence of a knee problem.

Wolves Reserves: Howarth, Connelly, Coleman, Andrews, Pollet (Clingan 64), Clyde, McStea, Cameron (Ward 61), Roussel, Miller (Danks 72), Ndah.
Unused sub: Murray.

Huddersfield Reserves: P. Senior, N. Hay, Moses, Dyson, Armstrong, M. Senior, C. Hay, Scott, Macari (Clarke 10), Brown, Wijnhard.
Unused subs: C. Senior, Simpson, Fowler.
Booking: Armstrong.

Wolves are continuing in there search for a goalkeeper, they are giving a trial to 19-year-old York City goalkeeper Russell Howarth in Wednesday nights reserve game with Huddersfield Town.
Howarth has played ten games for York’s first team and has represented England at under 16, 17 and 18 levels.
Boss Dave Jones says he already has a keeper lined up incase Oakes gets injured as the only cover at Molineux for him is teenager Matt Murray. He said: "There are people on standby, in the meantime we will keep looking for a new keeper, but the man we want has got to be good - and finding that kind of player takes time."

18mins: Yellow card, Barnard.
25mins: Yellow card, Lumsden.
37mins: Yellow card, Barker.
40mins: Goal, Barnsley take the lead through Sheron.
Half-Time: Barnsley 1-0 Wolves.
63mins: Wolves substitution, Miller on for Branch.
86mins: Wolves substitution, Andrews on for Robinson.
87mins: Yellow card, Rae.
Full-Time: Barnsley 1-0 Wolves.

Barnsley: 1

Miller, Mulligan, Chettle, Morgan, Barker, Donovan, Jones, Lumsden, Barnard, Dyer, Sheron

Subs: Marriott, Neil, Ward, Crooks, Bertos

Cards: Yellow: Barnard, Lumsden, Barker Red: None

Wolves: 0

Oakes, Muscat, Robinson, Lescott, Butler, Branch, Kennedy, Rae, Camara, Blake, Sturridge

Subs: Naylor, Andrews (86), Ndah, Murray, Miller (63)

Cards: Yellow: Rae Red: None

Striker George Ndah is Wolves only doubt ahead of tomorrow’s game at Barnsley, he has had a sickness bug and boss Dave Jones is waiting on medical reports before Ndah can be included in the squad. Colin Cameron, Shaun Newton and Andy Sinton are still serving suspensions this will be the last of a three-match ban for Sinton.

Wolves transfer listed striker Cedric Roussel could be set to move away from Molineux as boss Dave Jones is considering letting him go out on loan.
The Belgian has attracted interest from a number of clubs after a good run in the Wolves reserves, Chief executive Jez Moxey said: "We would consider putting him out on loan if he is prepared to go. There has been some interest in him, but not in terms of a permanent deal."

Wolves First Division fixture at Crewe has been re-arranged for Tuesday 19th February, following the postponement of the match on New Year's Day due to a frozen pitch.

The Wolves coaching staff have still got a busy weekend ahead of them even though Wolves haven't got a match, they will all be going to watch games, then back in for training tomorrow. Wolves boss Dave Jones is still trying to sign a goalkeeper as cover for Michael Oakes. When he does it's thought he will send young Matt Murray out on loan to get some first team experience.

Ex-Wolves boss Colin Lee has been announced as the new Walsall boss. Lee was in charge at Molineux from November 1998 to December 2000.

Wolves reserves lost 2-0 in a behind closed doors friendly at Derby County's old stadium the Baseball ground yesterday, Derby's first goal was in the 37th minute – Marvin Robinson heading home from close range from Luciano Zavagno’s cross. On the stroke of half time Robinson struck again when he converted a low cross from Evatt who had looked suspiciously offside when he received the ball.
The Wolves reserves next Avon Insurance Premier League game is next Wednesday when they play Huddersfield Town at RAF Cosford.

Team: Murray, Sinton, Naylor, C. Robinson, Pollet, Connelly, Branch, Andrews, Roussel, Miller, Ndah
Unused subs: Ward, Coleman, Clyde, McStea

Wolves have been charged with misconduct by the FA following an incident in December’s Black Country derby match with West Brom at Molineux. The incident happened when West Brom's Jordao fouled Alex Rae with a double footed tackle and players from both sides rushed to the point of the incident.
But only Wolves have been charged under FA Rule 21a which is a misconduct charge relating to the control of players. It is alleged by the FA that the conduct of the players was not orderly and constituted threatening behavior.
Club secretary Richard Skirrow said on WOW: "We have requested a personal hearing and will contest the charge vigorously.
"We feel very hard done by as the most threatening aspect of the whole issue was the original tackle."

Dave Jones had agreed for Adam Proudlock to spend a month's loan at Luton Town. But the young striker will not be making the switch as he is currently out with a knee injury. The 20 year old has been told he can leave Molineux for £2 million.

Wolves boss Dave Jones next transfer target is Belgian defender Harald Finxten. Jones has been interested in the 25-year-old Royal Antwerp star for some time and has been keeping the player under the microscope. Finxten has been compared to Jaap Stam in both his looks and style of play and Jones feels he can be one of the keys he needs to open the door to Premiership football.
Wolves could use transfer-listed Cedric Roussel as part of a deal to land the defender. The Belgian-born Roussel has become surplus to requirements after failing to make his mark at Molineux following his £1.6million move from Coventry City.
Jones does have money to spend on his squad strengthening programme, but he is also anxious to off-load the men who no longer have a part to play in his plans.

Wolves boss Dave Jones is currently helping the FA on a new course that will enable people to go into coaching or management with a clearer picture of what it’s all about. The FA is using some of football's more experienced personnel like Sammy Lee from Liverpool, Dario Gradi from Crewe and Wimbledon’s Terry Burton rather than beginners as students so any faults or problems can be ironed out, or any improvements implemented, before the course is launched on a proper basis.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has responded on WOW to press reports linking Joleon Lescott and Kevin Muscat with possible moves away from Molineux.

"I was disappointed to read in the local press reports regarding a link between Kevin Muscat and Glasgow Rangers because there has been no contact between the clubs regarding the matter what-so-ever.
"It is pure speculation and unless someone comes in with an offer it will remain speculation.
"And, over the weekend, I’ve read reports in the national press that have linked both Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton with Joleon Lescott.
"But Joleon is perfectly happy here. He has signed a long contract and is looked upon as one of the foundation stones as we build a team not only capable of getting into the Premier League, but also winning things when we get there.
"So, whilst the speculation may well continue, the message is simply that Joleon is not for sale."

Mansfield have been given a hands-off warning on teenage striker Colin Larkin who is currently on loan at Third Division Kidderminster until the end of the season.
Mansfield were reported to have made an offer for the 19-year-old as a long-term replacement for Chris Greenacre, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
Mansfield assistant coach Stuart Watkiss said: "We never made a bid of any kind to Wolves for Colin Larkin.
"He's a player we're aware of, and we did enquire about him but we were told he wasn't for sale so that's the end of it."

Wolves will be without three players for their next game at Barnsley a week on Tuesday. Shaun Newton, Colin Cameron and Andy Sinton are all unavailable as they are suspended.
Newton and Cameron are out for only one match for picking up five bookings so far this season. But Sinton is out for three matches following his sending off in the reserves.
After the end of February FA rules are changing and a player won’t be suspended unless he is sent-off or reaches ten cautions for the season.
The change in rules might come to late for Nathan Blake, Kevin Muscat and Alex Rae who currently have four bookings each and one more yellow card again before the end of February, then they will face an automatic one match ban.

11mins: Goal, Portsmouth take the lead through Quashie.
14mins: GOAL, Alex Rae equalises for Wolves from a quickly taken free-kick.
37mins: Yellow card, Newton.
43mins: Yellow card, Sturridge.
Half-Time: Portsmouth 1-1 Wolves.
61mins: GOAL, Blake hits the underside of the bar and the ball bounced back up into the net.
66mins: Yellow card, Hiley.
69mins: Yellow card, Vincent.
78mins: Blake goal disalowed for off-side.
79mins: Goal, Prosinecki equalises for Portsmouth.
83mins: Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Kennedy.
84mins: GOAL, Sturridge scores from a great pass from Rae.
84mins: Yellow card, Camara.
88mins: Portsmouth substitution, O'Neil on for Harper and Lovell on for Hiley.
Full-Time: Portsmouth 2-3 Wolves

Portsmouth: 2

Beasant, Crowe, Vincent, Derry, Harper, Prosinecki, Crouch, Quashie, Hiley, Priumus, Buxton

Subs: Tardif, Zamperini, Pitt, Lovell (88), O'Neil (88)

Cards: Yellow: Hiley, Harper. Red: None

Wolves: 3

Oakes, Muscat, Lescott, Butler, Kennedy, Newton, Cameron, Rae, Camara, Blake, Sturridge

Subs: Naylor, Andrews, Ndah (83), Miller, Murray

Cards: Yellow: Newton, Sturridge, Camara. Red: None

Wolves striker Robert Taylor has joined Grimsby Town on a one-month loan and will go straight into their squad this weekend for the match at Crewe. Taylor failed to establish himself at Molineux and was transfer listed by Dave Jones when he returned from a unsuccessful loan at Gillingham, he has also been at QPR on loan this season.
Other transfer news: Wolves have dismissed reports that Dave Jones will bid £2million for Tottenham left-back Ben Thatcher as old news and Kevin Muscat has been linked with a move to Scottish giants Rangers, his contract runs out at the end of the season so they could get him on a free transfer then.

Defender Ludovic Pollet is the only player not available for tomorrow's televised game against Portsmouth at Fratton Park, he is undergoing treatment for a hamstring problem.
Sean Connolly has returned to full training after he damaged his ankle playing for the reserves last week.

To speed up this news page and cut download times there will only be seven days worth of news on here, previous news stories are available by following the link at the bottom of the page. Or previous months news can be found at 'The Wolves' Site archives.

Andy Sinton's long awaited comeback for Wolves' reserves didn't last long, he was sent off for violent conduct after just 70 seconds on the pitch. The midfielder kicked out at Matthew Tipton and now will be ruled out of three first-team games as a result of his dismissal. This could be the quickest sending off a Wolves player ever and Sinton's first red card in his 19 year career.
He said: “I thought the decision was a bit harsh. And I’m very disappointed as I’ve never been shown the red card before.

Two Wolves players were in court today, Adam Proudlock was in Telford Magistrates court this afternoon to answer charges of affray, the case was adjourned until February 28th.
In a separate case, Mark Kennedy appeared in court today and pleaded guilty to charges of driving without due care and attention in Cheshire. He also faces additional charges of failing to provide a specimen to police, which he denies. Charges that he was unfit to drive due to drink and failing to stop were dismissed.

Wolves top scorer Dean Sturridge has said he wants to take all future penalties after Blake's miss against Coventry yesterday. Sturridge wanted the to take the penalty to try for his hat-trick but Blake was the designated penalty taker and wanted a goal for himself. Wolves have been awarded two penalties this season so far and haven't scored from either

Wolves youngsters followed the first teams example with both the under 17's winning 3-1 and the under 19's winning 1-0 against Watford youth teams.
Graham Ward scored the under 19's goal after 65 minutes, Gary Mulligan scoring a hat-trick for the under 17's.

20mins: Blake goal disallowed for off-side.
28mins: Yellow card, Thompson.
29mins: Sturridge goal disallowed for off-side.
37mins: Yellow card, Cameron, Wolves.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-0 Coventry
46mins: Coventry substitution, Bothroyd on for Mills
49mins: GOAL, Sturridge opened the scoring for Wolves, Blake attacked the goal then rolled it to Sturridge who tucked it away.
51mins: Yellow card, Butler
52mins: GOAL, Sturridge again, a long ball from Kennedy and Sturridge headed it over the keeper.
55mins: GOAL, Sturridge missed Newton's cross it fell to Cameron who didn't miss.
60mins: Penalty after a foul on Blake.
60mins: Yellow Card, Breen.
62mins: Sturridge wanted to take the penalty but Blake took it and put it wide.
62mins: Coventry substitution, Betts on for ?!!
63mins: Yellow card, Kennedy.
75mins: Wolves substitution, Ndah on for Blake.
81mins: Yellow card, Thompson second yellow so Red and off.
84mins: Wolves substitution, Miller on for Sturridge
91mins: Goal, Coventry corner Boothroyd flicked it onto Lescott and Cameron tried to clear on the line.

Wolves: 3

Oakes, Muscat, Lescott, Butler, Kennedy, Newton, Cameron, Rae, Camara, Blake, Sturridge

Subs: Naylor, Andrews, Ndah (75), Miller (84), Murray

Cards: Yellow: Cameron, Butler, Kennedy Red: None

Coventry: 1

Hedman, Edworthy, Breen, Shaw, Antonelius, Thompson, Carsley, Fowler, Delorge, Mills, Joachim

Subs: Hyldaard, Davenport, Quinn, Betts (62), Bothroyd (46)

Cards: Yellow: Thompson, Breen Red: Thompson

Wolves official website has held it's top spot in the Football League/Premium Television League. 73 other clubs joined the website league and out of the 20 weeks it has been published Wolves have been in the top spot for unique users 17 times and top for page impressions on 14 occasions, which means WOW (Wolves Official Website) has the overall best ratings.
Communications manager Lorraine Hennessy said: "We've been very pleased with the figures because Wolves will now get a bigger share of the rights fees"
"Our best monthly figures to date show that we have 96,000 unique users and 922,000 page views"
So earn Wolves some money and click here www.wolves.co.uk have a look round there website as "WOW is the only site that makes money for - not out of - Wolves" say's Lorraine.
New plans for the official site are a new section detailing the A-Z of Wolves, reintroduce audio interviews and next season bring video features to the site.

Wolves boss Dave Jones has Joleon Lescott, George Ndah and Nathan Blake available for Coventry's visit to Molineux on Sunday, but Sean Connelly has been ruled out injured.
Lescott and Ndah return from their three match suspensions and Nathan Blake has recovered from the mild concussion he suffered last weekend. Sean Connelly is out after picking up a knee injury in Wolves reserves midweek win at Barnsley.

Coventry boss Roland Nilsson's is without Bosnian international Mo Konjic due to suspension and Morrocan midfield duo Youssef Chippo and Youssef Safri who are playing in the African Nations Cup.

As expected striker Robert Taylor has joined Cedric Roussel and Michael Branch on the transfer list, after returning from a 3 month loan at Gillingham where it was hoped they would want to sign him permanently. But Gills boss Andy Hessenthaler has publicly stated that finances at the club are limited.
Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "We’ve placed Robert on the list but at the moment he remains a Wolves player and should the opportunity for him to stake a claim for a first team place arise, it’s up to him to take it."

Wolves striker Adam Proudlock has had good news on his injury, he has not suffered a tear in his cartilage. He underwent an exploratory operation yesterday after feeling discomfort in his knee and an earlier scan had shown signs of tendonitis and the possibility of a tear.
Wolves physio Barry Holmes said "No major surgery was required - just a clean-out job to settle the problem down.
"Hopefully Adam will be back in training in three to six weeks time."

Wolves reserves beat Barnsley reserves who are top of the Avon Insurance Premier League 4-2 away yesterday. Barnsley took the lead after just 7 minutes, but Wolves leveled through a Joleon Lescott header on 19 minutes. Kenny Miller gave Wolves a half-time lead scoring on 43 minutes. In the second-half Roussel got Wolves 3rd in the 59th minute and then their 4th in the 82nd minute.

Barnsley Reserves: Marriott, Regan, C. Miller, M. Ward (Pearce 59), Salli (Austin 59), Gartland, Christie, Sand, Rankin (Dixon 59), Jones, Bertos.
Unused subs: Ghent, Gorre.
Yellow: C. Miller.
Red: Dixon 89mins.

Wolves Reserves: Murray, Connelly (Coleman 45), Naylor, Robinson, Clyde (McChrystal 68), Lescott, Lopez (G. Ward 73), Andrews, Roussel, K. Miller, Ndah.
Unused Subs: Brown, Clingan.
Yellow: G. Ward.

Midfielder Tony McStea has been given a contract at Molineux until the end of the season. McStea was an Academy player with Middlesbrough, but was spotted by one of Wolves’ scouts playing at non-league Brandon and was invited to play in a Wolves’ reserve game in November with Tranmere. After a good performance he had his trial extended and played for the reserves against Birmingham, Burnley and Huddersfield. But during the game at Huddersfield he pulled a hamstring which put a halt to his progress. However the knock-back didn’t stop the club offering him a four-month contract, which will see him through until the end of the season.

Wolves 20 year old striker Adam Proudlock has been charged by Shropshire police with affray in relation to an incident that allegedly took place in Newport, Shropshire, over the Christmas period. He is due to appear in court on 14th January.

Wolves released this statement on www.wolves.co.uk: "We have been informed that Adam Proudlock has been charged by police with affray. This is in relation to an incident that allegedly took place in Newport, Shropshire, over Christmas.
"Adam is due to appear in court on Monday January 14 and therefore, for legal reasons, we are unable to comment on this specific matter.
"However, as with any such incident, that may involve any club employee, the situation will be monitored closely and, once the facts have been accurately established, appropriate action will be taken if necessary."

Proudlock was arrested and charged at Malinsgate police station, in Telford, yesterday. His brother Russell, aged 18, and another accused, Craig Macleod, 20, who are also both from Newport, face the same charge.
It follows an incident where three people were injured at the Upper Bar nightclub shortly before 3am on 27th December. It is understood police studied CCTV footage of an alleged incident involving a number of youths.
All three were released on police bail to appear at Telford Magistrates' Court.

Norman Giller is writing the official biography of Wolves & England legend Billy Wright, it has been written with the encouragement and support of Joy Wright, Billy's widow and famous as one of the singing Beverley Sisters. Published by Robson Books, Norman wants the supporters, the most important people in Billy's football world, to have a say in the book. Visit his website at www.billywright.co.uk for more information and to leave your memories 100 of which will be included in the biography also place an order for a copy of the book.

Wolves have gone through to the fourth round of the Birmingham Senior Cup beating Lye Town 2-0 with goals from Graham Ward and Mark Danks in the first half.

LYE: 0
Hampton, Gosling, Constable (Darby 79), Probert, Hurst, D. Philpotts, L. Philpotts, Blakemore, Fortnam, Eveson (Taylor 79), Kitto (Glover 69).

WOLVES: 2
Murray, Flynn, Talbott, Ward, Coleman, Clyde, Fitter, Clingan, Jones, Danks (McGrane 84), Watson.
Unused subs: Solly, McChrystal.

Injuries: Striker Nathan Blake could miss Wolves match against Coventry on Sunday, after suffering concussion in the FA Cup defeat against Gillingham, he was substituted on the half-hour mark.
Wolves have confirmed that striker Adam Proudlock will undergo exploratory surgery on Wednesday to determine the extent of his knee damage. The youngster has been out of action for the past month after scans confirmed that he is suffering from tendinitis and a slight tear in his cartilage.

Suspensions: Shaun Newton will have to serve a one match suspension after receiving a yellow card for an innocuous looking challenge on Paul Shaw during Wolves FA Cup defeat. He will miss the away trip to Barnsley on Tuesday 29th January unless the away game at Crewe is rearranged for Saturday 26th January (see below).
Newton is currently joint top scorer at Molineux, plus him and goalkeeper Michael Oakes are the only ever-presents in the team so far this season.

Fixtures: Molineux officials have suggested Saturday 26th January as a possible date for Wolves visit to Crewe, after the original fixture was postponed on New Year’s Day because of a frozen pitch. But if Crewe beat Sheffield Wednesday or draw and need and a replay in their FA Cup third round tie on Tuesday 15th January (which was called off at the weekend because of the weather), the date would have to be reconsidered.

Wolves boss Dave Jones has been linked him with the Everton managers job again. Everton boss Walter Smith's job is reportedly under threat after a run of the defeats in the league. But, Jez Moxey has dismissed the speculation. He said: "I am relaxed about the whole thing. The possibility of Dave Jones leaving us is not an issue for me.
"He has a job to do at Wolves and everything is in place at the moment. He has a wonderful opportunity to take us up and reap the rewards that will follow."

30mins: Wolves substitution, Miller on for Blake.
Half-Time: Wolves 0-0 Gillingham.
53mins: Goal, Gillingham take the lead, Wolves half cleared a corner and Shaw drove it in from 25 yards.
67mins: Wolves substitution, Roussel on for Muscat.
74mins: Yellow Card, Newton.
74mins: Gillingham substitution, Gooden on for Shaw.
78mins: Gillingham substitution, Ipoua on for Onoura.
Full-Time: Wolves 0-1 Gillingham.

Wolves: 0

Oakes, Muscat, Butler, Kennedy, Newton, Cameron, Pollet, Rae, Camara, Blake, Sturridge

Subs: Robinson, Roussel (67), Naylor, Miller (30), Murray

Cards: Yellow: Newton, Red: None

Gillingham: 1

Bartram, Smith, Ashby, Nosworthy, King, Shaw, Browning, Hope, Onoura, Perpetuini, Osborn

Subs: Patterson, Butters, Ipoua (78), Gooden (74), Sanders

Cards: Yellow: None, Red: None

Wolves are without both Michael Branch and Adam Proudlock through injury, Dean Sturridge is fit after recovering from illness. Joleon Lescott and George Ndah are out as they finish their suspensions.

Gillingham are without Bob Taylor who has returned to Molineux at the end of his loan spell, but striker Iffy Onuora is returning in his place.

Wolves young striker Adam Proudlock could be out of action for anything from a week to over a month after a scan on his knee revealed tendinitis and a slight cartilage tear and he could require surgery.
The Wolves boss Dave Jones said: "It could take a week, a month or even longer to put things right. It certainly is a bit of a blow for Adam. We will have to wait and see what happens. Adam is currently on a course of anti-inflammatory drugs."

Wolves striker Bob Taylor is returning to Molineux after Gillingham decided not to extend his loan.
From www.gillinghamfootballclub.com Gills chairman Paul Scally has today revealed exclusively to the Gills on-line that the Club will not be extending Bob Taylor's loan spell.
Paul Scally said: "We have decided not to extend Bob's loan spell with us and therefore he will return to Wolverhampton Wanderers."
Gillingham will be giving 22-year-old Luton striker Liam George a trial at Priestfield instead.

Wolves officials are confident that the freezing conditions will not affect Saturday’s FA Cup tie with Gillingham at Molineux. The ground was rock hard after several nights of below zero temperatures in Wolverhampton but the undersoil heating was switched on early on Wednesday morning and it was expected to have done its work well in advance of Saturday’s kick-off.

JJ Melligan was called back to Molineux on Monday but then returned to Bournemouth to resume his loan spell with them after the illness and injury crisis at Molineux, as well as suspensions, had reduced the players available for the game at Crewe to just 16. Wolves boss Dave Jones put a temporary block on the proposed second month extension of the midfielder’s loan. But then the crisis was avoided thanks to a frozen pitch at Crewe and when the match was postponed the Wolves manager gave permission for JJ to return to Dean Court for a second month.

Dave Jones said on www.wolves.co.uk "We were down to 16 available players and there was a slight doubt with one of those, Colin Cameron, who took a knock on the ankle in the Sheffield United game.
"And there was always the chance that more of the players could have gone down with the bug that is going round.
"So I decided to hold JJ back and also cut short the Christmas breaks of Graham Ward and Mark Clyde. We were really stretched but at least the postponement has given people the chance to recover in time for the weekend."